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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form warm relationships with the childminder and her family members. They show that they feel happy and feel secure. Children know that they are valued. For example, they look at family photos with the childminder. Children show pleasure as they recognise people who are important to them.

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The provision is good

Children quickly begin to interact and communicate well. They frequently sing, recall familiar stories and share their ideas. Children focus deeply during play at the mud kitchen. They show care and consideration for their friends and begin to share from an early stage. Children are eager to share their achievements with the childminder. For example, a child kisses her drawing before proudly showing it to the childminder. Children plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables. They gain confidence in their physical abilities as they are challenged to manage steps and slopes.

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The provision is good

Children receive encouragement to develop their curiosity. For instance, children excitedly stamp their feet as the childminder draws their attention to the aeroplanes that fly overhead. Children benefit from the childminder's sharp focus on what they need to learn next. This helps possible gaps in children's learning to quickly close. Children confidently use the childminder's accessible and engaging resources, inside and outdoors. Children are consistently engaged in learning. They are well prepared for their moves to school.

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n The childminder is ambitious for children in her care. She understands how to plan sequenced activities to support what she wants children to learn. The childminder extends children's learning effectively to provide children with increasing challenge. The childminder shares her accurate assessments of children's learning with their parents. She acts swiftly to address any emerging developmental needs. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Children are prepared well for changes in their lives, including their moves to school. Children excitedly recognise themselves as babies as they look at photos with the childminder. They gently stroke the faces of important family members as the childminder speaks about family connections and places. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical awareness effectively. She frequently sings number rhymes to help children recognise numerals and

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understand number values. She supports children to count in sequence as they use steps together. Children go on to independently complete number puzzles and count cones and corks as they play.

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14 June 2022 n The childminder introduces children to books in enjoyable ways. Children use interesting resources that link to familiar stories. They blow hard when they hear familiar phrases, such as 'huff and puff'. The childminder encourages children to recall characters and events in the story. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence. Children wash and cut up the ripe strawberries that they pick out for snack. They remove and put on their shoes and confidently manage handwashing routines. Children are eager to assist with tasks. They enjoy filling and pouring as they water vegetables that they help to grow. Although children engage well in learning outdoors, activities that encourage more active play are limited. n Children behave very well, overall. On the rare occasions that children fail to comply, the childminder provides gentle explanations to help them understand her expectations. Children respond well to the childminder's consistent

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approach. The childminder provides frequent opportunities for children to socialise in wider groups. They acquire positive social skills. n The childminder helps children to recognise some important cultural events. She plans activities, for example, that acknowledge Burns Night and St Patrick's Day. The childminder plans fewer activities that help children to understand different communities, cultures and traditions. Children enjoy visits, such as to the Post Office, museum, zoo and farm. n Parents comment positively about the care that their children receive and the progress in their child's learning. They value the visits and outings that children experience, such as to weekly music groups or the local park. The childminder works very effectively with parents and offers sensitive support and advice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge. She is confident to recognise and respond to concerns that a child is at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder is alert to issues such as children's exposure to county lines, radicalisation, domestic abuse or the unsafe use of technology. She knows the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. Children are confident to share their feelings with the childminder, which contributes to their safety. The childminder knows where to seek safeguarding advice and support. She implements effective risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder maintains appropriate records for administering medication to children. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum further by providing more active physical play

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14 June 2022 opportunities n expand opportunities for children to learn about different cultures, communities and traditions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2502276 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10214954 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around the 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 The inspector considered the written views of parents during the inspection.

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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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14 June 2022 14 June 2022 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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