Childminder EY440191

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder. She is kind and caring and talks to the children in a calm and reassuring manner. Children form close attachments with the childminder and their peers and develop a strong sense of belonging. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder, and younger children sit on her lap to share stories. Children happily welcome their friends on arrival and laugh with them. Young children are confident talkers. They join in with the childminder's enthusiastic storytelling using props and know the repetitive parts of the text. Children participate in singing rhymes during daily routines such as washing their hands and eating their snack. Children develop their imagination skills as the childminder interacts during play. She extends their ideas as they serve pretend food to each other and take on different roles. The childminder has high

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The provision is good

expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She is a positive role model and gently reminds children of the rules and boundaries. Children listen and behave well. The childminder encourages them to share, be kind and care for each other. She uses opportunities well to extend children's learning. Her teaching is consistently strong. However, the childminder does not identify further training to increase her skills to an outstanding level.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a well-organised curriculum based on children's interests and builds on their existing skills. Children benefit from the broad range of exciting activities and are eager to participate. n The childminder observes children as they play and plans next steps to increase their learning. However, new systems in place to track children's development are not fully established. Therefore, on occasions, gaps in learning are not always identified as quickly as they could be. n Parents are extremely positive about the service the childminder provides. They state their children have settled quickly and have grown in confidence. Children's language development is supported well, including children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder keeps parents updated using daily diaries and sharing next steps. Ideas are also discussed to support parents in

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continuing their children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She plans activities to increase their vocabulary and introduces new words. For example, children create collage pictures and they feel the different materials and describe the textures. The childminder repeats words and helps children extend their sentences. n Children enjoy regular outings in the local community. They meet with other

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25 November 2019 childminders and visit museums, parks, the library and stay-and-play sessions. This helps children increase their social skills and develop first-hand experiences. The childminder teaches them about the local community and wider world. n Children learn mathematical language and concepts during routines and daily activities. For example, the childminder teaches children the colours of fruit during snack time. Children learn about different sizes as they make animals with the play dough and count as they climb the stairs. n Children have regular opportunities to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. She teaches children about drinking water to stay hydrated. Children access fresh air daily in the garden or park and use bikes and climbing equipment to develop their physical skills. n The childminder seeks views from parents to help her make improvements to

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her service. She shares good practice and ideas with other childminders and has addressed her previous recommendation. The childminder has completed mandatory training. However, she has not established an ongoing training programme to focus on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder actively encourages children to be independent and improve their self-help skills. For example, they wash their hands, put on aprons and feed themselves. Children clean their teeth at the childminder's after meals and put on their coats to go outside. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to support children's self-esteem and increase their confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She recognises the signs and symptoms that might cause her concerns about a child's welfare. She has procedures in place and knows what to do if she is worried about a child. The childminder maintains ratios and ensures she provides a safe environment for children to play. Children practise fire evacuation procedures so they learn what to do in an emergency. The childminder completes suitability checks for all adults in the home and updates her first-aid qualification. These processes help to maintain safety for children in her care.

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should:

n fully embed systems to monitor progress and identify any gaps in learning as quickly as possible n extend the use of continued professional development to identify training and increase knowledge and teaching skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440191 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10128511 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and is located in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding. The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is planned and organised inside and outside. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the quality of teaching and impact on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and read feedback, taking account of their views. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's records, qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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25 November 2019 25 November 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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