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 Met

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure. Those children who have recently started settle very quickly into the childminder's care. The childminder ensures babies are able to use comfort items from home. They respond well to the frequent cuddles and close attention that they receive from the childminder. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children who may need extra help with their learning benefit from the shared approach that the childminder establishes with parents.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy taking part in a range of activities within the childminder's home and beyond. They have good opportunities to socialise in wider groups. The childminder helps children to follow instructions and they begin to understand what is expected of them. Those children who move on to school quickly adjust to new routines. Babies develop their physical skills as they stretch and reach for items. Their early communication is supported well. For example, they experience consistent eye contact and positive talk during their warm interactions with the childminder. Children show that they recognise letters and colours. Children who need support with their communication play for extended periods with resources that they enjoy. They demonstrate good progress as they babble and talk to themselves.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the consistent support and encouragement the childminder provides to help them engage with challenging tasks. This helps them to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they need for their next stages in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an effective curriculum and has high expectations of children's learning, overall. She plans activities based on children's interests and the skills they already have. She helps children to engage with a broad range of learning opportunities. This contributes well to the progress children make from their starting points. n The childminder shares detailed and accurate assessments of children's progress with parents. She works effectively and shares strategies with them to address and narrow any possible gaps in children's learning. n The childminder makes good use of resources in her community to extend children's learning. For example, children's communication development is further enhanced during singing sessions. Children experience a wider range of books during visits to the library. These opportunities provide additional support for children's early language and literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements care routines that mirror those from home. She recognises when babies and children are hungry or tired and responds well to their individual needs. Babies are comforted as they are soothed to sleep.

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need to do better?

6 December 2021 n Children learn to develop healthy habits. For example, the childminder reminds children to wash their hands as they return from school. She demonstrates to children how to wipe their noses and safely dispose of tissues. The childminder speaks with children about the benefits of nutritious snacks that they eat. n Children behave well and they respond well to the childminder's calm and consistent approach. Children show that they understand the childminder's high expectations. For example, they respond to requests to sit down when eating their snack. The childminder helps children to acquire positive social skills, when they make regular visits to local groups. n The childminder provides effective opportunities for physical development. Babies smile widely as the childminder holds their hands and 'rows the boat' with them, gently moving their body back and forth. Older children build stamina

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need to do better?

as they walk to and from school. Children gain confidence in their abilities. They use larger equipment, such as slides, in the childminder's garden and park. n The childminder uses her wide range of resources to support children's learning well, overall. Children who are developing their communication skills, babble, sing and talk to themselves in the pretend kitchen. The childminder extends their play by offering additional clothes for the 'washing machine'. However, there are fewer opportunities provided for children to develop an appreciation of the diverse and cultural world in which they live. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships, overall. She maintains good links with other practitioners and local advisors to help share ideas and keep up to date with current developments. However, information shared with teaching staff at schools that children attend is less effective, in order to maintain a

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need to do better?

consistent approach to supporting their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge. She has a good understanding of potential risks to children, including exposure to extreme views or alcohol misuse. The childminder knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder knows where to access safeguarding advice and support. She implements procedures effectively and completes risks assessments for her home and outings. The childminder has appropriate arrangements for administering medication and knows how to respond in a medical emergency.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diverse world in which they live

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should:

6 December 2021 n strengthen links with school teaching staff to develop a more consistent way of supporting children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297325 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10120411 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 9 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of her 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 and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n Documents were reviewed. These included the suitability of the childminder and household members, children's records and evidence of the childminder's professional development.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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