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

Children show that they are confident learners. They form warm relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children play together and follow instructions well. They speak about important events to the childminder, who makes good use of information shared by children and their families. Children enjoy their frequent opportunities to learn and play outdoors. This helps them to learn more about living things and the natural environment. Children move their bodies well, for example when joining in action songs and hopping like frogs. Older children use their imagination and literacy skills as they devise 'Hulk soup' recipes and write their names on drawings.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to develop their independence and self-care. For example, younger children quickly achieve success when toilet training. Toddlers self-select from accessible resources and show that they feel secure to freely explore the childminder's home learning environment. Babies are closely supervised as they attempt to cut vegetables. Children follow instructions and behave well as a result of consistent and clear expectations given to them by the childminder. All children demonstrate very good communication and language skills. They excitedly speak with unfamiliar adults about their moves to school and look forward to important transitions. Children receive good support to learn the skills they need for their next stages in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises resources well and provides good teaching support for children. She gives appropriate direction to her assistant during activities and routines. This contributes to an effective and challenging curriculum. Children demonstrate that they build well on important skills and learn well. n Children are supported to develop their communication and language. The childminder models good English, introduces children to new words and involves them in singing and story sessions. Some children have fewer opportunities to recognise their backgrounds or the languages they hear at home. Despite this, all children communicate effectively and become confident speakers. n Children respond positively to the warmth and affection the childminder shows them. They quickly settle into her care. Children show that they feel secure and safe in the childminder's presence, and that of her assistant.

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n Children are well prepared for significant changes in their lives. The childminder and her assistant use effective strategies to support children's emotional resilience, such as reading books about what to expect at school. The childminder helps children to recall shared experiences and look forward to new events. She supports children's emotional well-being well. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to sequence the

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12 July 2021 curriculum to help children to learn. For example, younger children build small hand muscles as they thread with wool, in preparation for later writing. Pre- school children recognise the sounds that letters make, as they use stickers during creative activities. Children have frequent opportunities to develop their skills in fun ways. Occasionally, provision for younger children during adult-led activities is less successful. n Children have good opportunities to develop their independence. They manage their toileting and self-care needs well with minimal support. Children show that they understand how to maintain good hygiene, for example as they find and use cleaning wipes for their hands. They enjoy completing tasks, such as helping the childminder and her assistant to prepare the table for lunch. n The childminder provides a flexible service and meets children's personal care and dietary needs well. She shares important information with her assistant

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about children's health needs and mirrors routines from home. The childminder uses accessible resources, such as technology, to record and share information about children with their parents. n Parents speak highly of the childminder's warm and welcoming service. They value the regular and accessible information they receive, and the support they receive from the childminder during extended absences. Parents comment that the childminder helps them to better understand how to support their child's care and learning at home. n The childminder is ambitious for children in her care. She completes training to update her knowledge and shares information with her assistants effectively. The childminder uses her links with advisers and other practitioners to share ideas and develop her service. This helps her to achieve a good level of service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the potential risks posed to children. They know what action to take if concerns about a child's welfare arise, and where to seek safeguarding support and advice. The childminder completes appropriate suitability checks and protocols for her staff. She knows how to respond if she is concerned about the behaviour of an assistant. The childminder maintains accurate records of children's attendance. She shares information about accidents promptly with parents. The childminder works well with her assistant to supervise children effectively and manage risks, including while on outings.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to share and value their backgrounds and languages

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should:

12 July 2021 n enhance the curriculum for younger children so that they are better engaged during adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554181 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10174633 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She provides free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with an assistant and uses the Montessori approach to teaching.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of her home used by children, and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector looked at documents. These included evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and household members. The inspector also reviewed policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children. She considered the views of parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 July 2021 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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12 July 2021 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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