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

The environment is welcoming and inclusive. Children are settled and happy in the care of the nurturing childminder and her assistant, who they develop warm and caring relationships with. Children are confident and self-assured. They take turns and share without any prompting. This is demonstrated when children build a train track together and carefully push the trains on the tracks. They behave well and enjoy each other's company. The resources and activities are thoughtfully organised. Children access them easily and make independent choices in their play. For example, they take out the stacking cups and place them on top of each other to make a tower. When children finish the activity, they return the item to where it belongs. Children show good levels of concentration and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high ambitions for all children. They engage children in regular conversation throughout the day and model language well. Children are able to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings. They confidently speak to the inspector and have good language skills. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play in the childminder's garden. They develop their physical skills as they play on the see-saw, ride wheeled toys and climb the steps of a slide. Children display good social interaction as they play with their peers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development, particularly their social skills. She organises regular visits to local playgroups and soft-play centres for children to play with other children and adults. This contributes well to their social development. n The childminder promotes healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. She provides children with nutritious meals and snacks every day. The childminder ensures that children get daily fresh air and exercise. Children are encouraged to wash and dry their hands after going to the toilet and before meals. However, the childminder does not consistently help them to develop a deeper understanding of why they need to make healthy choices, and the effects of different foods and exercise on their bodies. n The childminder knows the children well and differentiates her teaching according to their age and stage of development. She observes children's

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interests as they play and uses these to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder is successful at identifying where there are gaps in a child's learning. She talks to parents and contacts local advisers to ensure early help is in place. This helps to ensure that all children make good progress. n The childminder and her assistant use care routines well to build strong bonds with children. They reassure and talk with children as they change their nappies.

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need to do better?

16 June 2022 They gently remind children when it is time for rest. Children show that they feel emotionally secure and content, as they quickly settle to sleep. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates effectively with parents to find out what their children know and can do before they start attending. Settling-in arrangements support every child and the family's individual needs. The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning and welfare needs. Parents are highly appreciative of the care and education their children receive. They describe the childminder's setting as a 'home away from home' and recommend her service to others. n The childminder and assistant are aware of the self-evaluation process to identify areas of improvement. They complete mandatory training such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. However, the self-evaluation process is not

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rigorous enough to recognise that additional training courses will help improve good-quality teaching to the highest level. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn. She plans engaging activities to support their development. The childminder reads a familiar story about a caterpillar. Children are developing an awareness of numbers and counting. For example, they talk about the quantity of food the caterpillar eats. They also point to pictures in the book and say 'two pears!'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant use daily checks in her home and garden to ensure the areas are safe for children to play. They ensure any hazards are removed. The setting is securely maintained. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training. They understand the importance of keeping children safe and promoting their well-being. They know the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder and her assistant know the procedure to follow if they have any concerns about children's welfare. Furthermore, they know who to inform in the event of any allegations against household members.

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should:

n develop children's understanding of the effect healthy choices have on their bodies n attend additional training courses to improve the good-quality teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545299 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10232006 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 11 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in New Cross, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification and works with two assistants.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector took a learning walk together to discuss how the childminder organises the environment and learning programmes for children. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint evaluation of a planned activity. n The inspector spoke to the children and took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector. This included evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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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16 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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