Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this highly stimulating environment. Babies form exceptionally strong attachments to the childminder. When they wake from their nap, they cuddle up to her until they are ready to play. Children have close relationships with the childminder's assistant. The childminder arranges the environment to inspire children's learning. Children respond with excitement when they see her preparing new activities. They are well supported to feel part of their community, as the childminder takes them on many interesting local trips to museums, the library, parks and playgroups. Children communicate confidently and display a growing vocabulary. The childminder consistently introduces them to new words as they play. For example, while learning about different types of transport, the childminder explained to children what the word 'convertible' means. Children enjoy singing with the childminder. For instance, they sing 'Five little speckled frogs'

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enthusiastically and know how many frogs are left when one is taken away. Children are very interested in the natural world and learn how to take care of the environment. They understand about recycling and place their used paper towels into the correct recycling bin. Children are exceptionally well behaved.

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n Children are kind and considerate towards each other. They work together extremely well, and share and take turns independently. Children of different ages enjoy playing together. Babies laugh delightedly as older children play peek-a-boo with them. n The childminder is skilled at differentiating activities to support the different age groups that she minds. For example, when sharing a book with the childminder, babies enjoy feeling the different textures on each page. Older children re-tell the story and talk about the detail in the illustrations. n Children make very rapid progress across all areas of learning. The childminder plans a rich curriculum and provides a wide variety of activities based around children's interests. As a result, children are deeply engaged and concentrate exceptionally well. The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She uses her assessments to plan activities which build upon what children

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already know. n The childminder seeks parents' views regularly in order to improve her provision. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They value the home-from-home environment she provides and say that the childminder keeps them very well informed about their children's progress. n Children's mathematical skills develop rapidly. The childminder devises interesting and engaging activities to support their understanding of numbers. For example, she has made a telephone book for superheroes. Children read out the telephone numbers and call their favourite superhero on a pretend phone.

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25 February 2020 n Children learn about diversity as the childminder plans meaningful activities to teach them about different festivals. For example, during Chinese New Year, they watched a film of a Chinese dragon and enjoyed imitating the dragon dance. n Children's literacy skills develop exceptionally well. They know the names and sounds of many letters. Children enjoy sharing a wide variety of books with the childminder. They are excited to choose their favourite books. The childminder makes stories meaningful, as she relates them to children's own experiences. n Children display an excellent awareness of road safety as they accompany the childminder on the school run. They hold onto the buggy and know that they need to stop and look for cars before crossing the road. n The childminder works very well in partnership with local schools. She finds out what children are learning at school and plans additional activities to build

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further on children's learning. n Children's health is exceptionally well promoted. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the childminder's garden each day. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. She has an excellent understanding of how to manage children's allergies safely. Children are very well supported to learn about hygiene procedures. Older children help the younger ones to wash their hands.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes children's safety her highest priority. The childminder and her assistant undertake regular training to ensure their knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. They have an in-depth understanding of the different forms of abuse and are confident to take action should they be concerned about a child's well- being. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to stay safe online and provides parents with written guidance to support them in keeping their children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405200 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10138106 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Brockley Rise, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she supports children's learning and well-being. n A sample of documentation was reviewed, including first-aid certificates and suitability checks. n The childminder accompanied the inspector on a tour of her home and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed children's activities throughout the day. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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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 February 2020 25 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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