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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Babies settle in with ease and show that they are happy and content. They show a good bond with the childminder despite being new to the setting. Babies enjoy participating in a range of age-appropriate activities. For instance, they have fun singing nursery rhymes, such as 'Heads, shoulders, knees and toes', and exploring musical push-button toys. They also smile and laugh as they explore a variety of balls in a ball pond. Babies' imaginations are supported as they engage in role play and pretend to cook with a variety of foods. Furthermore, they have fun exploring the sounds that different shakers make, and building towers with construction blocks.

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The provision is good

Babies show good engagement and interest in the resources and toys on offer. Children often bring familiar toys from home to help them to settle in with ease. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. She frequently gives praise and encouragement as babies freely explore the environment and engage in play.

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The provision is good

Children have good opportunities to learn outdoors. For example, they go for walks in the local community and visit local playgrounds where they have opportunities to be active. This helps them to develop an understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n Babies' independence skills are supported effectively. The childminder plans the environment to support their natural and spontaneous exploration. Babies are motivated and curious to try new activities. n The childminder gains lots of information about children's interests, routines and dietary requirements when they join. She uses this information to plan a broad range of activities and implement a well-sequenced curriculum to help to close any possible gaps in their learning. The childminder is knowledgeable about how children develop and has high overall expectations for their learning and progress. n The childminder has a caring and encouraging attitude. She provides commentary as babies play and gives praise and encouragement. This boosts babies' confidence and emotional well-being. n Babies show that they are happy and relaxed. The childminder gives them reassurance and cuddles as they explore and play. This helps them to develop a

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need to do better?

sense of belonging. n The childminder plans activities to help children to learn about diversity and others' lives that are different to their own. For instance, children create flags from the country their families are from. This helps them to develop a positive

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need to do better?

7 February 2022 self-image and awareness of each others' differences. n The childminder has a good range of books and stories to encourage children's love of early literacy and reading. Babies benefit from lots of songs as they discover and play. n The childminder works well with parents and other professionals to help children to access extra support for their learning. For instance, she supports families to make referrals and works closely with them to support children's next steps and targets. n In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has increased cleaning and reinforced the importance of handwashing routines to help to minimise the spread of COVID-19. n Parents state that they are happy with the provision. They express that their children enjoy attending and they value the welcoming environment that the childminder creates. They also comment on the kind and respectful relationships their children form with the childminder and each other.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children's learning is supported well. However, on occasions, the childminder does not make the most of spontaneous play to fully challenge and expand children's language development. n Although the childminder has made some relationships with the schools and other settings that children attend, she does not effectively share information to support children's personal development in a more consistent way. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to keeping her professional development and skills up to date. For instance, she completes a range of training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to help to keep children safe. n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She has evaluated her provision and addressed the areas of weakness. The childminder has strengthened systems for monitoring and assessing children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and how to keep children safe. She can discuss different signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, such as changes in behaviour and a child becoming more withdrawn. Furthermore, she understands reporting procedures and how to seek additional support for a child to promote their well-being. The childminder is knowledgeable about the 'Prevent' duty guidance and signs that may indicate children and families are at risk of being exposed to extremist views. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home to help ensure spaces are safe and suitable for children to play in.

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should:

7 February 2022 n make the most of spontaneous moments that arise during play to extend and increase children's vocabulary and understanding of new words further n strengthen links with the other settings that children attend to develop a more consistent approach to their learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419186 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10112834 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 5 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the 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 provision. n The inspector observed the quality of experiences for the children and assessed the impact on their learning. n A leadership discussion was held to discuss how the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision. n A range of documentation was viewed, such as the childminder's training certificates. n Parents' written views were considered as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 February 2022 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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