Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lewisham

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and relaxed in this welcoming environment. They delight in participating in a range of different activities that are fun and successfully complement their learning at school. For instance, they are highly engaged when learning about Chinese New Year. They experiment using chopsticks to eat noodles. They practise writing Chinese numbers and learn about the different animals of the Chinese Zodiac. These activities help children to gain a wider understanding of culture and customs different from their own.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy listening to the story of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and confidently discuss the different characters and the sequence of the story. They listen well, make predictions, and confidently discuss what they would eat at a tea party. Children have fun playing with balloons and enjoy each other's company. Children have a good bond with the childminder, who is warm, caring and encouraging. They respond to the highly respectful childminder, who helps children to effectively understand about expectations for their behaviour. Children have good manners and are extremely polite.

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This provision meets requirements

Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles. This is evident when they eat a range of nutritious snacks and meals. They have frequent opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. For instance, they visit local parks and play football.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She listens to children with interest and supports them to engage in conversations with each other. Children are good communicators and express their ideas and intentions extremely well. n The childminder has a good settling-in procedure. She takes time to get to know children and learn about their interests and needs. She knows children extremely well and recognises what makes them unique and their different characters. The childminder incorporates children's interests into the planned activities. This captures their imagination and children show good focus and attention. n The childminder promotes children's independence very well. Children make choices about how they want to spend their time. The childminder gives children responsibilities, such as setting up and tidying away the different resources and activities.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents express high levels of appreciation and gratitude. They say their children enjoy attending and the childminder is kind and friendly. n Communication with the school that children attend is effective. For instance,

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1 February 2022 the childminder and school share good information and updates to help ensure children have good levels of continuity in their care and education. n The childminder forms positive relationships with children to build their confidence and to support their emotional well-being. This is evident when she frequently acknowledges their efforts and provides them with encouragement and praise. Children behave very well and show kindness towards each other. n Children who speak English as an additional language have good levels of support. For instance, the childminder gives them more time to process her questions and supports their understanding with visual props, such as using toys alongside stories. n In response to COVID-19, the childminder has increased handwashing and cleaning routines. In addition, parents do not come inside her home and receive feedback on the doorstep. This is to help reduce the spread of infection and to

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keep children safe. n The childminder keeps all her mandatory training up to date. For example, she has completed first-aid and safeguarding training. She knows how to protect children from harm and to respond appropriately in the case of an emergency. n The childminder makes some evaluations of her provision. For instance, she asks children and parents for their views and suggestions. However, she does not sharply focus her evaluation of her practice to identify and make ambitious ongoing improvements. n Children benefit from a good range of toys and resources to explore. The childminder plans a variety of activities and experiences that offer a good balance of fun and time to relax when they finish school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder discusses the high priority she places on keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of different child protection issues and recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Furthermore, she understands procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. In addition, the childminder is aware of indicators that may show families are being drawn into extreme views and other wider safeguarding issues. The childminder supervises children well. She checks her home and resources to make sure they are safe and to minimise any hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128906 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10100271 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 27 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Brockley within the London Borough of Lewisham. She works Tuesday to Friday, from 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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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 their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector carried out observations and evaluated the quality of the children's experiences. n The childminder and the inspector held a leadership discussion. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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