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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and caring environment for children. She finds out about their routines, needs and preferences before they join her provision. The childminder uses this information effectively to help children feel secure and settled. Children demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's care and are reassured by having her nearby. They select resources independently and concentrate well during activities. Children behave well and play harmoniously together, sharing the toys and resources. They learn to make healthy choices about what they eat and enjoy frequent access to outdoor play. This helps them to develop good foundations for enjoying active and healthy lifestyles.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and provides a good variety of activities and toys to support their learning and enjoyment. She ensures that children have frequent outings to places such as local parks and playgroups. This further enhances their understanding of different people and communities. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning. They benefit from the childminder's support and encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem and gives them the confidence to try out new activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans her curriculum well to ensure that activities are suitable, and children work steadily towards the next stages in their learning. The childminder takes account of children's individual interests and provides activities which spark their curiosity and motivate them to learn. n As children play, the childminder describes what they are doing and names the resources, to help increase their vocabulary. She reads to children regularly and uses books and songs to encourage babies to make noises and say their first words. This helps to promote children's language skills effectively. n Children have regular opportunities to learn about numbers, shapes and measurements. For example, as children fill containers with dry pasta, the childminder talks to them about the sizes and shapes of the containers. She encourages children to count as they add more pieces of pasta.

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n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She speaks calmly and kindly to children, helping them to learn about positive relationships with others. The childminder supports children's behaviour well and teaches them about feelings and emotions. She uses distraction effectively to prevent babies from disturbing other children's play, which helps to maintain a calm and harmonious environment. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. They confidently

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14 January 2020 explore the resources and use them imaginatively as they try out their own ideas. For example, babies show curiosity and delight as they discover different ways to make sounds from musical instruments and electronic toys. n The childminder is proactive in continuing her professional development. She attends training on a range of subjects, to help her keep children safe and enhance her understanding of child development. She uses new information effectively to improve the experiences she provides for children. For instance, she has learned how to motivate children by providing activities which stimulate all of their senses. n The childminder has established good working relationships with parents. Parents receive regular updates about children's achievements and the activities they have enjoyed. This helps them to understand how their children are developing and to support their progress at home. However, the childminder's

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need to do better?

links with other childcare settings that children also attend are less effective. She has not fully explored ways to share relevant information about children to further enhance continuity in their care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge frequently through regular training. She uses her learning to ensure that her policies and procedures are effective in helping to maintain a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues. She knows how to identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. This includes wider safeguarding concerns such as the risks of radical and extreme views. She understand the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare, or if an allegation is made against her or a household member.

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n develop further the links with other childcare provisions that children also attend, to enhance continuity in their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546830 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10126886 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 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates for two days each week, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of activities. She discussed the children's learning and development with the childminder, to evaluate the quality of her curriculum. n A sample of the childminder's documents were reviewed. These included suitability checks for household members, her first-aid qualification, and policies and procedures. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding to evaluate their safety and suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views by reviewing their written comments.

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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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