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 are content and settled with the childminder. They listen attentively and understand the rules to keep them safe. For example, they help to tidy toys before using others, and walk up the stairs carefully, holding on to the bannister. Children wait until it is time to safely go down the stairs in an orderly manner. The childminder knows the children well. They respect her and know how to behave. Overall, the childminder successfully supports children's learning and development. She praises their achievements and encourages them to do well. Children have access to an impressive selection of toys and resources, which motivates their play. Cars, trains, rockets and helicopters fascinate their interest in transport, for example. The childminder also plans daily outings to sessions that provide children with more diverse experiences. Children learn that sound is made in many ways. They listen to a variety of orchestral instruments, including the recorder, trumpet

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The provision is good

and a variety of drums. They shake their rattles and bells to the rhythm. This supports children's physical development and confidence in larger social environments.

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need to do better?

n Children communicate well. The childminder talks with them during activities and notes their high level of understanding. For example, during snack time, she introduced different fruits and vegetables. Children learned new words such as 'pomegranate' and 'quince'. They watched with interest as the childminder halved the fruit and described what is inside. Children named the colours and counted the pips. n The childminder takes care to know the children and their families. She records all the relevant information to support their care needs well, which helps children to settle in. The childminder also knows the family backgrounds and different languages of the children. However, she does not fully reflect these in her activities or teaching to raise children's greater awareness of diversity. n Children show a positive attitude and are keen to take part in the activities the childminder provides. However, at times, the childminder does not follow the

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need to do better?

children's lead. For example, she stops one activity to engage their attention in another. This restricts some aspects of children's independence, as well as allowing them insufficient time to develop their ideas in their play. n Resources such as cards, tissue paper and collage pieces are available for children to explore. For example, they use these to stick on to cards for Mother's Day. The childminder focuses on their understanding of colours as they create their individual patterns. Children concentrate well. They hold felt-tip pens correctly and show good control as they make marks on their work. n The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and progress. Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. Daily

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26 February 2020 discussions and online photographs help parents to see what their children do. The childminder shares key assessments and accurately identifies children's key next steps. This helps parents to stay involved in their children's learning. n Children confidently count by rote in their daily activities, such as going up and down the stairs. During an activity where children completed shape puzzles, for example, the childminder reminded them of the correct geometric names to extend their early mathematical knowledge. n Children benefit from daily exercise in the fresh air. They follow good hygiene practices and eat nutritious food. n Children enjoy exploring the childminder's garden. It is a fun place to be where they play on cars, hide in tents and roll balls down the slide. Children feel stones, play with diggers in the sand and make it 'muddy' with water. The childminder encourages children to plant seeds to support their understanding of

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how plants grow. n The childminder is very experienced in her childcare service. She is inspired by other childcare professionals who work in local centres. This enables her to refresh her approach and gain new ideas to support children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She displays her procedures and knows the relevant agencies to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her training up to date. For example, she understands the guidance under the 'Prevent' duty. She also knows the requirements regarding the use of mobile phones and internet safety. The childminder has appropriate systems to address any complaints and allegations against her provision. She has thorough risk assessments of her home and ensures she closely supervises children to keep them safe.

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n provide more activities that link to the cultures and languages of the children who attend, to enrich to their learning experiences n widen teaching skills and methods of supporting children's learning during play, to encourage their ideas and independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128583 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064549 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk of all the areas where children play and discussed the various resources and the curriculum she provides. n Documentation such as risk assessments, accident records, medication and attendance was viewed, together with evidence of the childminder's recent training. n The inspector took account of the written feedback provided by parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated the quality of teaching.

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26 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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26 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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