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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming environment. They are confident to freely explore the range of toys and resources that the childminder provides for them. The childminder is calm and kind. Children show they feel safe, happy and settled in her home. The childminder encourages children to use good manners and to be respectful to each other. Children have established strong bonds with her, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children behave well. They are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviours. For example, children are learning to share, take turns and play collaboratively with friends.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and eager to learn. They enjoy exploring the water play, using different-sized scoops to fill and empty a range of containers. The childminder is close by and listens well and responds to what children say. Children have a positive attitude to learning and persevere in practising new skills. For example, they concentrate well as they complete a new puzzle. Children gain the skills they will need for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is enthusiastic and joins in children's play to support their learning. She knows the children well. She considers the individual needs, themes and interests of children as she implements her curriculum. She includes parents in her initial and ongoing observations of children's learning. She finds out from parents about their children's routines, what they like and their abilities before they start. She observes children to find out what interests them and what they can do. n The childminder completes regular assessments of children's learning to inform her curriculum. However, at times, she does not ensure the activities are matched to the abilities of the children attending. Therefore, children are not consistently challenged. n The childminder offers good support as children begin to use their speaking skills. She interacts well with them, clearly emphasising key words to help enhance their understanding and language skills. Children enjoy singing songs

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need to do better?

and rhymes and eagerly join in the actions. n Children develop a strong interest in books. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories they have chosen at the library. Children quickly learn that they can gain information from books as the childminder shares different books that link to the current topic. n The childminder introduces a number of the week to support children's early mathematical skills. However, on occasions, she does not make the most of opportunities to support children in counting and understanding the value of

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need to do better?

24 June 2022 numbers. n Children's health and well-being are supported well. They enjoy playing outdoors and benefit from being in the fresh air. Children develop their physical skills as they use push-along and ride-on toys. Older children are keen to practise their throwing skills as they throw balls through the hoop. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. Parents describe her as a brilliant childminder and are very happy with the service she provides. The childminder talks daily to parents about the activities their children have enjoyed. Parents are kept well informed of their children's achievements. This helps children to continue their learning at home. The childminder also links with other settings children attend to ensure continuity of learning. n The childminder regularly evaluates and reflects on her setting and practice. She seeks opportunities to develop and improve her knowledge and skills. For

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instance, following a recent training course, she has adapted her practice to encourage parents to share special festivals and celebrations from home. As a result, she has enhanced her relationship with the families as she successfully continues the celebrations in the setting. This supports children's uniqueness.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She attends safeguarding training and researches updates from the local safeguarding partnership to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This includes if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments for her home to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.

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should:

n review the planning of activities to match the age and stage of development of all children n make greater use of opportunities for children to understand the value of numbers as they play and count.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473783 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10219803 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 4 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a level five childcare qualification. The childminder offers funding 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 childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents 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

24 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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Inspection activities

24 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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