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

Children enjoy the warm and friendly environment provided by the childminder and her assistant. They develop strong attachments with them both and demonstrate that they are happy, safe and secure. Older children show care and concern for their younger peers and include them in their play. Young children enjoy cuddles and receive comfort and reassurance. The childminder and assistant are sensitive to children's changing needs. Young children enjoy being tickled and playing games of peekaboo. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They talk to children in a calm manner and gently remind them of the rules. They teach children to be kind and caring to each other and to share their toys. Children listen and behave well. They show they are confident, independent and develop their self-help skills. For example, younger children feed themselves and wipe their hands and faces. Older children attend to their personal needs and make choices in

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The provision is good

their play. The childminder's and her assistant's interactions with children are positive. Overall, they motivate children to try things for themselves. However, opportunities are missed to encourage younger children to explore their senses during activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant provide the children with a broad range of well-organised resources and activities. They maximise the space available and encourage children to explore and choose what they would like to play with. The childminder and her assistant engage in children's play and use opportunities effectively to extend children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and her assistant exchange daily information, ideas for learning at home and ongoing assessments. This helps parents keep updated with their children's learning and progress. The childminder collects information when children first start. However, this is not always as effective as possible in helping to build on children's previous experiences. n Established partnerships have been forged with local primary schools, other professionals and families. Information is shared to support children, including

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those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures children are fully supported and continuity in care and learning is maintained. n Children have good opportunities to be physically active and learn about healthy lifestyles. They regularly attend stay-and-play sessions and access other community resources. Children enjoy taking part and meeting other children. This supports their self-esteem in new situations and increases their confidence. n The childminder and assistant are proactive in supporting children to become confident communicators. They speak clearly and model language well as they join in with activities. Young children repeat animal sounds and enjoy listening to

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9 January 2020 nursery rhymes. Older children join in conversations and learn new words to help extend their sentences. n Mathematical concepts are skilfully included into activities as children play. The childminder and assistant introduce colours as children thread beads. Children count as they build towers and sing rhymes. Older children learn about shapes and size as they play with dough. n Children have opportunities to increase their literacy skills and prepare them for the next stage of learning. The childminder and assistant share stories and ask questions to confirm understanding. Older children enthusiastically mark make and begin to recognise letters in their name. Younger children use play dough to develop their fine motor skills. However, their sensory experiences are not always fully promoted. n Children benefit from trips to the park and playing in the garden to develop their understanding of the natural world. They collect leaves and cones and find

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worms in the soil. They plant seeds and flowers. The childminder uses opportunities effectively to extend learning when older children talk about spiders. n The childminder is committed to developing her practice and making improvements. She has addressed her previous recommendation and ensures she considers the views of parents to prioritise any changes. The childminder accesses continued professional development to increase her knowledge and raise the quality of her teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistant have a good knowledge of child protection issues. They have both attended training and know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. The childminder has procedures in place and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and assistant have a clear understanding of their role to safeguard children. They ensure the environment is hazard free and teach children to keep themselves safe. For example, younger children are reminded about not putting dough in their mouths, and older children learn to cross the road on the way to school.

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should:

n find out more from parents about what their children know and can do when they begin, to build on their existing knowledge to provide them with the best possible start n ensure opportunities are used effectively to encourage younger children to explore with their senses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100393 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064564 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Brockley in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates her service from Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector undertook a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum and resources are organised. n The childminder and inspector evaluated and discussed the quality of teaching for a planned activity. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including children's learning journeys, and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed evidence of suitability checks, first-aid qualifications and public liability insurance.

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9 January 2020 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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9 January 2020 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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