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 feel secure and happy as the childminder provides a warm and homely environment. Children settle quickly and form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children are well engaged by the wide range of age-appropriate activities and outings the childminder plans. Children enjoy singing their favourite songs with the assistant, and join in enthusiastically with the actions. Children's social skills are well supported, as the childminder takes them to a local toddler group where they can meet and play with children of their own age. The childminder encourages children to develop independence and perseverance. For instance, when a child misplaced his shoes, the childminder encouraged him to think about where he had last worn them. Children are kept safe, as the childminder and her assistant deploy themselves well to ensure children are supervised at all times. Children's health is well supported, and they enjoy a variety

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The provision is good

of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise, as they play outdoors every day. Children learn about nature. The childminder takes them on regular trips to the woods where they leave food out for the animals. Children behave well and are caring towards each other. Older children say 'night, night' to the younger ones as they go upstairs for a nap.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a broad curriculum which promotes children's development across all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children develop, and accurately identify the next steps for children's learning. The childminder asks children open-ended questions to promote their thinking. However, her questions are not always sufficiently probing to fully challenge children and build upon what they already know. n Children's communication skills are developing well. Children ask questions, request help when they need it and are able to follow simple instructions. The childminder and her assistant engage children in conversation to support the development of their language skills. However, they occasionally miss opportunities to further extend children's vocabulary by introducing new words as they play. n Children's literacy skills are developing well. Children have good pencil control

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need to do better?

and can trace over letters to write their names. They recognise many letters and know their sounds. Children can identify rhyming words. For example, when working in their phonics books, they identify that 'cat' and 'mat' rhyme and they draw a line to link them. n The childminder is well prepared to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a good understanding of the information she needs to share with parents to support children as soon as they arrive at her

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24 February 2020 setting. n Children's mathematical skills are developing well. They can count reliably past 10 and, with the childminder's support, they can do simple addition using their fingers. n Children display a love of books and reading. The childminder provides a variety of appropriate books and story sacks. Children snuggle up with the assistant and enjoy sharing books together. They repeat familiar phrases from their favourite books and speculate what will happen next. For example, they help to retell the story of 'Dear Zoo' using props from the story sacks. n Children are well supported to develop an awareness of diversity. The childminder organises interesting activities to help them learn about different festivals. For example, at Chinese New Year they made fans, looked at Chinese script and learned about the Year of the Rat. n Parents value the highly organised and reliable service the childminder offers.

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They say that she is firm but fair and encourages children's good behaviour. The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis to ensure consistency and meet children's care needs. n Children are well prepared for the transition to school. The childminder works in close partnership with local schools to share information and ensure children are well supported. The childminder organises quiet one-to-one time with the pre- school children to give them extra support with mathematics and literacy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant keep their safeguarding training up to date. They are aware of the different types of abuse and know what action they should take should they be concerned about a child. Relevant contact numbers are kept to hand should they need to make a referral. The childminder and her assistant have completed training on the 'Prevent' duty and are aware of their responsibilities to prevent children becoming radicalised. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments in order to minimise hazards to children in her home and on outings.

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should:

n ensure children's thinking is sufficiently challenged by asking probing questions which support them to build upon what they already know n support children's communication skills by introducing new words to extend their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128761 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064556 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed written information supplied by parents. n The childminder accompanied the inspector on a tour of her home and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her provision and supports the work of her assistants. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector, including first-aid certificates and staff suitability checks.

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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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