Fowler, Davina

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a rich and varied learning environment. The experienced childminder skilfully plans a range of fun and engaging educational activities to support individual children's interests and to build on their personal learning. Children have access to a large array of resources and toys to capture their interest. Children show that they are happy and secure. They develop a strong bond with the childminder and other children, and display a real sense of belonging. Children demonstrate their enjoyment as they participate in different activities, and are curious and motivated to learn. For instance, they laugh and smile as they sing nursery rhymes, and listen to stories with simple props.

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The provision is good

Children delight in exploring autumn leaves and singing songs about the seasons. Their language development is skilfully nurtured and promoted as they explore pumpkins and herbs. The childminder has high expectations for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. She effectively introduces new language, and incorporates lots of mathematical language as they learn and play. Children show positive attitudes towards learning. They are inquisitive learners and behave very well. Children learn about different cultures and backgrounds different to their own from an early age and flourish in this warm and inclusive environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates excellent commitment to keeping her professional development, skills and knowledge up to date. She is very knowledgeable, and regularly provides parents with advice and guidance about their child's development. For instance, she has recently completed some training on how to further support different aspects of children's physical development. As a result, the childminder plans a range of opportunities for children to practise and improve their coordination and physical skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the provision. They value the home-from-home environment and the educational activities on offer. They appreciate the childminder's experience and professionalism. n The childminder models good language skills and has a clear understanding of how to promote children's speech. For instance, she provides ongoing

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commentary during play, and introduces new words and descriptive language. As a result, the language environment is rich and young children are motivated to talk and explore language. n Children benefit from good teaching and a stimulating programme of activities. However, the childminder does not always promote children's learning to the very highest level. On occasion, she moves on to the next activity quite quickly

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need to do better?

3 November 2021 and misses opportunities to stretch children's understanding and learning further. n Children have good opportunities to learn about nature and the natural world. For instance, they enjoy planting and growing seeds in the garden and at a local allotment. This provides opportunities for children to learn about healthy foods and to develop their independence skills. n The childminder places emphasis on promoting children's physical skills and well- being. For example, the children regularly visit the local park to practise climbing, balancing and running. Furthermore, children participate in forest school activities, such as the nature trails and minibeast hunts. This supports children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. n The childminder is an excellent role model and has a very positive and encouraging nature. She teaches children to be kind and considerate. Young children learn to share, take turns and listen to each other. The childminder is

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encouraging and supportive. This builds children's self-esteem and confidence. n During the COVID-19 pandemic, the setting has remained open as the childminder initially provided care for key-worker families. The childminder has made some adjustments to the provision, such as increasing cleaning and hygiene practices, and ensuring parents remain highly involved in their children's learning. For instance, the childminder sends daily photos and updates home. n The childminder is committed to making ongoing improvements to enhance her provision. For instance, she actively seeks the views of parents and children, and incorporates their ideas for future developments.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or well- being. The childminder creates a safe and secure environment, and carries out risk assessments to minimise any hazards or risks to children's safety, including when going on outings in the local community. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with the latest child protection information and ensure that their first-aid knowledge is current. The childminder understands wider safeguarding issues, such as online safety and the 'Prevent' duty. She regularly shares her knowledge with parents and carers to promote consistency in keeping children safe.

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should:

n ensure that children's learning and engagement is promoted and extended to an even higher level to enhance their concentration skills and learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314485 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10120399 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care for children from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder occasionally works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk together. The childminder explained her intentions for children's learning and talked about the range of educational activities in place. n The childminder and inspector jointly observed children at play, and discussed any planned opportunities for learning, and the implementation of the curriculum. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation. This included evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children, together with other household members, and policies and training certificates. n The inspector took into account parents', carers' and children's views of the provision.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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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Inspection activities

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