Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy. Children benefit from her caring and nurturing approach. They interact with her with confidence, and demonstrate they are secure and at home. Children show that they have a strong bond with the childminder and show good levels of self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She provides explanations and guidance effectively, which helps young children to share and listen. Children take turns and play alongside each other well. The childminder knows children's interests and understands their different stages of development. As a result, she plans a range of activities to teach them new knowledge and skills. This is illustrated when they engage fully in reading stories about animals. Children delight in exploring musical instruments and dancing, which supports their physical development and creativity. The childminder fully maximises opportunities to introduce new language to children. She models new words and commentates on their play. Overall, she provides a very rich language environment. However, on occasions, she does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and, thus, extend their thinking skills. The

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The provision is good

childminder attends essential training, such as first aid. However, her wider professional development is not sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses this to plan a variety of enriching experiences across all seven areas of learning, to help children to make good progress. The curriculum is interesting and motivates children to learn. For instance, children enjoy learning about the parts of their body when dressing up and trying on glasses. They also enjoy counting and learning mathematical concepts through songs, and exploring colours and shapes through drawing with chalks. n Children have frequent opportunities to learn about the wider world. They regularly visit local playgroups, parks and the library. This provides children with real-life opportunities to develop their social skills and to learn about the local community. n Children are confident to try new things and show good levels of motivation and curiosity. The childminder makes learning stimulating, and gives frequent praise

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need to do better?

and encouragement. This supports children to develop positive attitudes towards learning. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them updated throughout the day by sharing her observations, often through photographs, and

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 she documents details of children's care and learning. The childminder welcomes parents' feedback and incorporates their suggestions when planning the curriculum. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the provision. They value the childminder's caring nature and said they have seen good progress in their children's development. n Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. This is evident when they eat nutritious and healthy meals and have daily opportunities to be active on walks and visits to local parks. n The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards and to ensure her home and outings are safe. For instance, she carries out fire drills and talks to the children about road safety. This supports children's growing awareness of their own safety. n Children are well supported to be independent. For example, the childminder organises toys and resources so that children can freely choose and decide what

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they want to play with. The childminder is highly flexible in her approach and knows children's interests well. This helps her to plan accordingly so that children are consistently encouraged to engage in their learning with enjoyment. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's language and communication skills. She constantly engages children in conversations to help them to learn and understand new words. However, on occasions, she does not give children enough time to process the questions and reflect on their answers to develop their thinking skills and ideas. n The childminder shows commitment to keeping mandatory training up to date. However, she does not maximise other professional development opportunities to improve teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has completed mandatory safeguarding training and can recognise possible signs that would suggest children are at risk of harm. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's overall safety and well-being. She closely supervises children and teaches them about safety in the home. She ensures that outings and local trips are safe and suitable for children. In addition, the childminder maintains appropriate records, such as accident and medication forms. This helps to keep children safe and promote their welfare.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to think and respond to questions to further

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31 October 2019 extend their thinking skills n build on the programme of professional development to improve the quality of teaching and children's learning to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128638 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10060703 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in the Brockley area of the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care and education to children from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Thursday. The childminder works all year round, apart from family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and the quality of education. n The inspector had a leadership discussion with the childminder, and discussed the quality of teaching and how she keeps children safe. n A range of parents' written testimonials were reviewed and parents' views were considered. n A wide range of documentation was seen, including suitability checks, training and insurance certificates. n The inspector sampled how the childminder monitors and assesses children's learning.

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Inspection activities

31 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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31 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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