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 are extremely happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They show they feel safe and secure in her care. Parents are unable to come into the setting as they would usually would, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. They comment on how well their children settle. In addition, they appreciate the daily information they receive from the childminder about their children's day. Children are independent and explore the activities and resources confidently. For instance, children select engaging and interesting activities from the drawers to extend their play. Children behave well. They have positive relationships with adults and children and invite them into their play. For example, they share the dressing up of dolls and cooking meals in the role-play kitchen.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities to help build on children's skills and knowledge. Children are developing good concentration skills. For example, young children spend time turning puzzle pieces to work out where they fit. They show delight when they complete tasks. The childminder supports children's language and mathematical skills as she helps them count and name colours. Children have a good understanding of how to manage risks as they freely move between the inside and outside spaces. For instance, they enjoy jumping on the trampoline, using the tricycle and manoeuvring the pushchair around. This helps strengthen children's physical development. Children also benefit from opportunities to build on their fine and large motor skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents when children first start attending. She gathers detailed information about their routines, likes and dislikes. This supports children to feel at ease and emotionally secure when they first access her care. n Children learn how to care for the environment. For instance, the childminder provides children with the opportunity to see food growing in the allotments. Children also pick and eat the fresh fruit and vegetables and help to care for the flowers in the garden. This helps children understand about the natural world. n The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to identify any possible gaps in their learning. She has a good understanding of their development, and uses this information well to move them on to their next steps. n The childminder understands how to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. She adapts the learning environment to support children's

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individual needs. For example, she uses a visual timetable. n The childminder has high expectations, overall. She plans her curriculum effectively to offer children a wide range of experiences. Children access creative resources, inside and outside. For instance, children enjoy freely expressing

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16 September 2021 themselves using paints at the easel. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities to help children develop their skills within the community, to help build on their social and emotional skills. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, children are encouraged to identify their name when hanging up their coats and put on their shoes themselves before going outside. Children have a can-do attitude. They confidently tidy up after themselves. Children's behaviour is good. n Partnerships with the parents are good, overall. However, the childminder is aware that she has not fully implemented a process to gather feedback from parents and children consistently. This would enable her to evaluate her setting more thoroughly. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being. She provides lots of physical activities. Children have healthy home-cooked meals and snacks and

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understand the importance of toothbrushing. This helps children to learn about the importance of good oral hygiene. n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has put more things in place to ensure parents are kept informed. For instance, she makes changes to the entrance to create a smoother process when children arrive. In addition, she sends detailed daily updates to ensure that parents are kept up to date about children's learning within her care. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. n Young children develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy joining in with the childminder during activities. For instance, they repeat new words and enjoy counting 'one, two, three' with the childminder. This builds on their early mathematical development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is secure and safe. She completes thorough risk assessments of her home and the outdoor environment to minimise any hazards. She maintains appropriate records to help keep children safe. The childminder has completed appropriate training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child. Furthermore, the childminder has a good understanding of the wider issues of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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should:

n develop the self-evaluation process further and include the views of children and parents to help continually improve the quality of the provision

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should:

16 September 2021 n strengthen the planning for off-site activities to better support children's learning of the wider world around them and their emotional well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552881 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10174386 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Lee Green, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6.30pm, all year round, excluding bank and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector observed areas used for childcare purposes, care routines and the activities that take place indoors and outdoors. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint observation was carried out during the inspection to observe the quality of practice.

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Inspection activities

16 September 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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