Sanchez Sanchez, Maria Del Carmen

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 respond warmly to the childminder and to the welcoming environment. They are inquisitive and relish opportunities to explore the outdoor environment. Children participate in many activities in the natural environment. For example, they join water and sand play. They have many opportunities to go on outings into the community, where they access a wider range of experiences and socialise with others.

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The provision is good

Children learn to do things for themselves. The childminder supports their independence and encourages them to complete small tasks independently. For example, older children learn how to dress themselves after getting wet from water play. Children have many opportunities to develop good finger muscles as they learn to manipulate different resources. Children acquire a good range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and eventual move to school.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are encouraged to share and take turns effectively. They use good manners and are respectful of each other and the childminder. Children are happy, becoming confident, and motivated in their learning. The childminder praises children in a consistent and meaningful way that increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is confident in her knowledge of what she wants children to learn. She knows the children well and understand how children are progressing and what they need to learn next. The childminder provides a varied curriculum that incorporates the children's interests and learning needs. However, the implementation is not always consistent to ensure children have enough space around activities. This does not allow children to fully explore, enjoy and extend their learning to the maximum. n The childminder is calm, kind and has high expectations for all children. She interacts with children and supports their communication and language skills well. She listens well and extends their vocabulary. The childminder continually talks to the children, describing what they are doing. She clearly emphasises key words to help enhance their understanding and speaking skills. For example, they use words such as 'more' to express they need something extra.

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need to do better?

n Children develop a love of reading. They have free access to books from the wide variety available to them. They readily choose books which the childminder read to them and they can look at independently. Children have opportunities to develop their pretend play. They develop good social-interaction skills, guided by the warm and friendly childminder.

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need to do better?

21 July 2022 n The childminder encourages children to count, which older children do independently, to five and to ten, with the childminder's help. However, she does not use opportunities as they arise to introduce the concept of shapes and space. This does not help children to extend their mathematical knowledge to the next level. n Children make good progress in their physical development. They enjoy trips to the local park, and the childminder provides challenges to help develop their balance and coordination skills. Children are gaining a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, the children follow good health and hygiene routines and enjoy healthy food choices. Children are encouraged to brush their teeth after lunch. They also have opportunity to rest. n The childminder works well with her co-childminder. She regularly reflects on her practice and the experiences she provides for children. The childminder keeps

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need to do better?

her knowledge up to date through regular training and her own research. She uses the information and ideas gained from training to influence practice and improve the quality of provision for children. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's routines, likes and dislikes before they start. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and her setting. They state how pleased they are with the education and care provided. n Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the childminder ensures that the environment has positive cultural images and role play resources for the children to explore.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through attending training courses. The childminder has a confident knowledge of the wider safeguarding issues. She knows the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child might be at risk of harm or neglect. She keeps well informed about local safeguarding procedures and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns, including allegations. The childminder ensures that children are continuously supervised when in her care and completes daily checks of the home to identify and eliminate any potential hazards.

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should:

n focus more on the way activities are carried out with children to ensure they have enough space to fully explore and extend their learning to the maximum n use opportunities as they arise to introduce shapes and space to children's learning and extend their mathematical knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496448 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10231972 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 7 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Lewisham, London. The childminder works with another childminder from Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm all year round excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents and certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the children, and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to and through written feedback. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and held discussions to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

21 July 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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