Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date 8 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children benefit from the inviting, well-organised and homely play environment. The childminder builds strong attachments with the children and gets to know them well. This enables them to settle quickly, feel secure and gives them a sense of belonging. n The childminder provides children with an excellent range of exciting and challenging learning experiences. This helps to extend their interests and motivate their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are positive about the care and education the childminder provides. She keeps them up to date with their children's learning and shares ideas to encourage parents to help extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder is proactive in increasing her knowledge and skills through continued professional development. She has completed several training courses and uses her

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This provision is good

skills to enhance the way children learn in her care. n The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children to learn respect for each other. For example, she provides a wide range of multicultural toys and activities to support children's understanding of others' similarities and differences and the wider community. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder encourages children to eat fruit and provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active. They regularly access local groups to help support children's social and physical skills. n The childminder's partnerships with other settings children attend do not consistently promote effective two-way communication about children's interests and next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend by sharing information about children's development to ensure a shared care approach to their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and children's learning journals. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty training. She is fully aware of her responsibility to keep children safe and from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of harm. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of following procedures and making a referral if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder monitors her provision effectively to improve outcomes for children. For instance, she uses questionnaires and daily feedback from parents and values their suggestions and input. She has addressed her previous recommendation and has increased opportunities for children to be creative when they make marks in different ways. For example, she has added new writing resources. The childminder has also made changes to the information she collects from parents to support transitions and how she records children's starting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's good quality of teaching ensures children always engage in learning. She uses observations and ongoing assessments effectively to identify gaps quickly and plan next steps in learning. The childminder promotes children's communication skills exceptionally well. She successfully engages children in conversation and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. For example, as children play in the builder's tray with sand and vehicles, they discuss excavating and building foundations. The childminder extends learning opportunities further as children watch scaffolding being erected at a neighbour's house. Mathematical language and concepts are fully promoted as children count shells and discuss the sizes of the scaffolding poles. On route to nursery, children discuss the weather and look at fish in a pond. They count and identify colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. The childminder supports them to be independent and make choices in their play. Children are encouraged to manage their self-care skills, such as attending to their toileting needs and putting on their own shoes. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about emergency procedures and the childminder talks to them about road safety. The childminder supports children to have a positive, can-do attitude to learning. She provides regular praise and encouragement to boost self-esteem and confidence. The childminder listens well to children and skilfully uses questions, giving children time to think for themselves. They learn to value one another, use good manners and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning. Children are eager to learn and show good levels of concentration. They are confident communicators who enjoy sharing books and talking about their experiences. Children learn to write their names and increase their phonic knowledge. Children develop good imaginations as they pretend to hunt for treasure and make up stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418878 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10106403 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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