Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates an extended family for the children she minds. Children develop strong relationships and connections with each other. They feel very safe and secure, and talk about siblings and friends who also attend.

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The provision is good

Parents praise this childminder highly. They say their children's confidence and independence flourishes as a result of her care. Parents say that they receive good information on their children's progress.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and safe; they know the home well, and explore with confidence and ease. They open the drawers to access toys, and ask the childminder if they want different things out. They share quite complicated play ideas, help each other out and older children pretend to read to younger children.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's development. This helps children to progress well. They are confident talkers and use sophisticated vocabulary. The childminder extends this at every opportunity, using conversations at mealtimes and during activities to introduce new words.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved, and are excited to be in the setting. They play together without conflict. The childminder encourages a sense of awe through the activities she provides, for example, finding home-made dinosaur bones in a sand tray, and trips to the museum.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prides herself on helping children to feel a part of the local community. She takes the children to additional activity groups, such as music sessions and athletics. This helps them to develop high levels of confidence in social situations. At Christmas, children collected foodstuffs for a 'reverse advent calendar' and delivered it to a local food bank. n The childminder is knowledgeable about the challenges faced by children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses this knowledge to develop all children's awareness of differences. The childminder recently adapted her equal opportunities policy to include her good practice in recognising gender identity. She has resources which offer positive images of a diverse society. However, these are not always on view. As a result, children do not see images every day which help them to value other cultures and ethnicities.

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need to do better?

n Children behave exceedingly well. They follow the house and mealtime rules. They take turns, share and help each other out. For example, a three-year-old offered to take a two-year-old to the bathroom. Close friendships with other children who attend the setting support the feeling of being part of an extended

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20 February 2020 family. Children chat to each other happily. They joke with and gently tease the childminder, showing how emotionally secure they feel in her presence. They have very positive attitudes to their play. Children are eager to join in with planned activities such as play dough exploration. They show just as much enthusiasm for their own play ideas. Dinosaurs are taken on a picnic, and favourite stories about potty training are 'read' to each other. They show extremely high levels of confidence in social situations, for example, with visitors to the setting and when attending activity groups. n The childminder attends professional training and is a member of professional groups. Parents complete questionnaires which the childminder uses to evaluate the provision. The childminder is aware of the change to the inspection framework in September 2019. However, she has not read the current Education

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need to do better?

Inspection Framework (EIF) and associated documents. This limits her ability to reflect fully on her practice, in line with current guidance. n The childminder completes the two-year checks and written observations, where appropriate. She knows the children she cares for, and their families, very well. Often, children are the second or third child from a family. She uses this in- depth knowledge to plan activities and experiences which children will find interesting and exciting. The childminder also links activities to topics older children are covering at school, for example 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. This helps children to become ready for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge around keeping children safe. She works closely with local schools and understands the importance of sharing concerns while maintaining confidentiality. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and the actions she should take if a child is at risk. She is particularly aware of the risks associated with using technology. The childminder completes appropriate checks on adults living at the premises. She is confident in how to report any concerns about the actions of others. The childminder is aware of the dangers of radicalisation and extremism, and promotes British values, such as being kind and respecting others.

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should:

n strengthen the evaluation of the setting by ensuring familiarity with the current inspection framework n increase the resources available daily which offer children positive images of today's diverse society.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128611 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10138116 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 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 7pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the toys, resources and learning environment. n The childminder accompanied the inspector on a learning walk, and explained how she organises the setting. n The inspector and childminder held discussions at appropriate times on how the childminder meets the children's learning needs. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children. n Relevant documents, including certificates and insurance policies, were reviewed. n The inspector observed activities and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n Letters giving feedback from parents were taken into account.

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Inspection activities

20 February 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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20 February 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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