Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 5 August 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 provides a wide range of experiences that engage children's interests and motivate them to learn. This helps children to develop confidence and acquire skills for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised. She is caring and supportive and builds strong relationships with the children. This supports their self-esteem and gives them a sense of belonging. n Effective relationships between the childminder and parents are fully established. The childminder provides daily feedback and keeps parents regularly updated on their children's progress. The childminder shares ideas to further support children's learning at home. n The childminder is proactive in extending her knowledge and skills. She undertakes regular professional development and uses research in order to make improvements to the opportunities that she provides for children. n Children benefit from the local community resources which they access with the

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This provision is good

childminder. For example, they regularly attend stay-and-play groups, the park, library and music sessions. Children develop good social and physical skills and learn about the environment. n Although the childminder observes and records children's progress regularly, she does not consistently ensure any gaps in children's development are identified as quickly as possible. n The childminder does not always share information about the progress children make with other settings they attend, in order to support their ongoing learning and next steps.

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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 make the best use of information gathered from assessments to identify any gaps in children's development as quickly as possible n strengthen partnerships with other settings so that there is a more consistent approach to enhancing children's next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's progress records and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice, including self- evaluation and the children's learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses risk assessments and daily checks to ensure that her home is safe for children to play in. She minimises risk and is vigilant when supervising children. For example, children wear high-visibility jackets and carry the childminder's contact details on outings. She also reminds them about safety when they use scissors for activities. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding training and attends local forums to keep up to date with changes in legislation, including the 'Prevent' duty. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to make a referral if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her service well. She has identified strengths and areas for further improvements. For example, she has made changes to her planning and is now linking activities to all areas of learning to enhance children's learning experiences further. The

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. Through observations and discussions with parents, the childminder plans enjoyable activities based on children's interests. For example, the childminder identified that young children enjoy music-and-movement sessions. She has recently completed training on this topic to extend her skills and now includes this in her daily activities to support children's language and communication skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts during play activities. For example, younger children learn shapes and colours and demonstrate their counting skills. Older children begin to learn about money as they play a shopping game. The childminder extends children's imagination skills as young children 'cook' play food on the barbeque and older children dress up and take on the roles of different characters. The childminder skilfully uses questioning to extend children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for children to enjoy physical play. She works with parents to meet children's dietary needs and provides nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages children to develop healthy eating habits and try new fruit and vegetables. Children help themselves to water during the day, which supports their independence. The childminder is a good role model. She has clear expectations and develops children's self-esteem using praise and encouragement. Older children play collaboratively with younger children and learn respect for others. Children listen and behave well and use good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop confidence, independence and communicate their needs well. Younger children explore, make choices, feed themselves and develop good social skills. Older children learn to take turns, engage in conversation, develop their phonics knowledge and early writing skills. This prepares children well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535769 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10076840 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Downham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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