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 form warm positive relationships with the childminder. They show that they are happy and contented, feel safe and are secure in the childminder's care. Children are developing a genuine love of literature. They spend lots of time looking at books independently. Children also enjoy interacting with the childminder in their play and listening to a story with her as she shares a book. Young children demonstrate good understanding and begin to use one- and two- word sentences. They happily listen to the childminder as she sings and tries to join in. Children have great fun with the childminder as they eagerly take part in a wide range of activities.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, listen well and respond positively to the childminder's simple instructions. Children develop good manners, learn to care and be thoughtful. For example, when children ask for what they need, she gently reminds them to say, 'please'.

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The provision is good

Children develop good understanding of mathematics and this is reinforced throughout the day. For example, the childminder consistently introduces counting during activities. Children are introduced to different numbers to help them learn and make connections to amounts and values. Children learn about colours, which they are beginning to identify.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations for their learning. She gathers important information from parents and her observations, which helps her to effectively tailor the curriculum for children. Children engage and focus effectively as they take part exploring with a stamps activity. They develop their physical and creative skills as they learn how to remove the lid from the stamps and make marks. All children make good progress in their learning. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children join in songs and look at books with the childminder. They point to the pictures and talk about them, which helps as they start to make connections with real-life situations. The childminder speaks in both English and the children's home language. Younger children are beginning to use words. For instance, 'water' and 'do it'. Although the childminder repeats what children say

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correctly in a full sentence, there are times when she does not use these opportunities to introduce new vocabulary to further extend children's language. For example, as young children learn to climb the slide, she does not add words to their actions, to help them understand their movements. n The childminder effectively supports children's independence. For example, she

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need to do better?

30 June 2022 encourages young children to learn how to wash their hands and peel their banana. This helps children to learn about good hygiene routines. She helps children to develop good healthy lifestyles, such as daily access to the garden where they can explore, run, climb, and play ball games. The childminder has a secure partnership with parents. She works closely with them to ensure that packed lunches are healthy and nutritious for children. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she effectively teaches children to share and take turns. The childminder uses every opportunity to praise children for their achievements. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children to be respectful, such as reminding them to say, 'please' and 'thank you'. All children develop vital skills for future life, including school. n The childminder helps children to develop good awareness of others around

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them. She encourages children to use their home language and helps them learn about different traditions and cultures. The childminder takes children on regular trips to the local library and the park. This allows children to learn about their community and the world around them. n The childminder is aware of her strength and areas for improvement. She prides herself on providing a home-from-home environment that children love to attend. However, she does not fully use professional development opportunities to help enhance her knowledge and improve her practice to even higher levels, to further benefit children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibility in relation to child protection and safeguarding. She has all statutory policies in place and has clear procedures in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder understands her child protection procedures, including broader safeguarding issues that may have an impact on children. She has an appropriate understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows how to respond if an allegation is made against her. She maintains accurate records of attendance and records relating to children's accidents and incidents.

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should:

n introduce an even wider vocabulary to help extend children's language skills further n keep knowledge and skills updated to further enhance good practice to even higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476963 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10231887 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 23 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Lewisham, in the London borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates throughout the year.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder about her curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n A sample of relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including paediatric first-aid certificate, public liability insurance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults living in the household. n The inspector tried to hold conversations with the children but they did not show any interest in engaging.

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Inspection activities

30 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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30 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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