Ms Leanda Margaret Flower

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled and make good progress in their learning and development. They benefit from the assessments the childminder makes, and respond well to the individual plans she uses based on their interests and what they need to learn next. Children are confident and independent. They choose what to play and settle happily to play together with their chosen toys. Children respond to the childminder's positive approach. They are keen learners and gain high levels of self-esteem. Children are creative and imaginative. They enjoy making up their own stories and inviting others to help act these out. Children benefit from the childminder's high expectations for their language development. They listen avidly to stories and rhymes, which helps to build on their growing vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well. They show that they feel happy, safe and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Children join in with decision-making, such as what to do next. They understand rules of the setting and are very respectful towards one another. Children form lovely friendships with each other and eagerly take turns and support each other during activities. For example, during a memory game, they remind each other where they turned over their matching picture.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans her curriculum based on what she wants children to learn, discussions with parents and the interests of children. For example, following a trip to the aquarium, the childminder extends children's fascination of sea life. Children make clay fish at forest school to decorate the fishpond in the garden. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children with communication and language skills. She models language and reads stories, and her good-quality interactions engage children well. The childminder introduces new words to enrich children's vocabulary. Children who speak English as an additional language have opportunities to develop and use their home language in play and learning. n Children develop an exceptional understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle and to make healthy choices. For example, during an activity about oral hygiene, they learn about the impact of good health. Children talk about sugary foods

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and healthy foods and the importance of visits to the dentist. They eagerly talk about how long they need to clean their teeth, remove bad teeth from the model and clean the 'candy dirt' from laminated sheets. n The childminder motivates children to learn and develop their curiosity. She is keen to join children's play when they invite her to. Children excitedly bury painted stones in sand, encouraging each other to dig to find them. They use a

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14 February 2022 timer to time how long it takes to find them. However, on occasions, the childminder does not join children's play to build on and enhance their learning effectively. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to socialise with others and to learn about the world around them. For instance, children make bird feeders to take to the local woods and parks for the birds, visit local shops and use money to buy a snack, and take trips to the cinema to extend their interests and enhance learning. This helps children develop their awe and wonder of the world they live in. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very positive about the care their children receive. The childminder keeps them well informed about their child's day and development. Parents comment that their children 'love going to the childminder's house'. n The childminder regularly reflects on her skills and knowledge. She seeks the

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views of parents and children to help evaluate her practice. The childminder makes good use of training to develop her skills and knowledge. Following recent training on autism, she has made changes to the environment that have enhanced support for children language development. For example, the childminder has added visual cues with pictures and written words in children's home languages and in English.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She undertakes regular training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge remains up to date. The childminder knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She has a detailed safeguarding policy which she shares with parents. The childminder is mindful of various safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, county lines and gang culture. She understands the process should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family.

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should:

n sharpen the focus of interactions with children during their chosen play experiences, to fully enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128677 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10138098 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 2 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Downham, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This is 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone to gather their views. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and her training certificates.

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Inspection activities

14 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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Inspection activities

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