Home Childcarer in Lewisham

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder uses her knowledge and experience to provide a welcoming, stimulating environment for children. This helps children to progress well in all areas of development. n Parents say they are very happy with the care their children receive. They say that the flexible settling-in process is tailored to suit their needs. As a result, their children settle well and thrive in the childminder's care. n The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being. She provides nutritious meals, daily outdoor play and exercise. Children learn good hygiene and self-care routines. n Children of all ages form good foundations to support their literacy skills. Babies and toddlers can access books independently. Older children practise their early writing skills. n The childminder speaks gently to children. She forms good bonds with them and offers close, nurturing care. Children respond well to this and are well behaved.

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This provision is good

n The childminder makes good use of local parks, playgrounds, playgroups and outings. This enhances children's experience of their community. Children meet a wide range of people and experience a variety of cultural activities. n Partnerships with other providers are effective. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support from other professionals. n Although the childminder keeps her training up to date, she does not focus on specific aspects of her professional early years practice to further enhance her teaching skills.

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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 explore ways to maintain and build on good practice by focusing professional development on opportunities to further enhance teaching skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments. n The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder and evaluated an activity with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident with the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about a child's welfare. She maintains a good understanding of wider child protection issues and carries out regular risk assessments in her home. This helps to eliminate any potential hazards. The childminder has effective procedures in place to monitor and track children's progress. This enables her to identify any areas where children may require additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has a wide range of good- quality accessible resources available. Children engage with enjoyable activities suited to their interests. The childminder allows children to make choices about their play. She successfully extends children's understanding with incisive questions as they play. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematical language into the conversations with children. Consequently, children learn to count and use descriptive language as they talk to her about what they are doing. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills well. Parents are pleased that their children take a weekly trip to the library where they choose a new book to take home. The childminder uses feedback from parents to support children in selecting new books every week. This helps her to build effective partnerships with parents. Parents feel involved in their children's learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

at home. This supports children's progress even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed with the childminder. They develop good levels of self- esteem and behave well. Children confidently communicate their needs to the childminder. She praises and encourages children in their play, and helps them to persevere and make independent choices. The childminder's home supports children's independence well. Children hang their coats and bags on low pegs in the hall when they arrive. They can access a range of activities from low shelves and racks as they play. The childminder teaches children about healthy food. She provides them with healthy meals and snacks. Children drink plenty of water throughout the day. The childminder helps children to gain independence in managing their self-care, for example washing their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore their environment. They engage well with interesting activities and demonstrate good concentration skills. Children make independent choices. They develop good social skills through their play, for example when they attend playgroups and mix with other children. Children are enthusiastic in their play. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538906 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10090201 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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