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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the nurturing childminder. They develop strong and loving bonds. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. For example, children confidently tell the inspector a joke about a chicken crossing the road, when she arrives. The childminder knows the children well. She plans activities carefully, taking into account children's interests and knowledge, and what they need to learn next. Children are highly engaged and motivated.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, younger children carefully explore sequins and magnets in the garden. They show great fascination at pushing the sequins into dough and making different 'imprints'. Children regularly visit places of interest in the local community, to broaden their social skills. For example, they visit local parks and playgroups each day. This provides children with opportunities to learn how to share and take turns with children that they are less familiar with. Children's behaviour is good. For example, younger children say 'please' and 'thank you', without prompting.

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The provision is good

Children develop an early interest in literacy. They show great enjoyment looking at books independently. Children turn the pages and describe what is happening in the pictures. The childminder expands this even further, asking questions that encourage children to think about what they like and do not like in the book.

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need to do better?

n Children show a keen interest in creative activities. For example, they giggle with delight as they explore paint with their hands, making dots and circles on the paper. Children roll 'sausages' with the dough, using their hands. The childminder extends children's learning by encouraging them to name the different colours which they can see, and asking which is their favourite colour. n The childminder creates strong partnerships with parents. Parents are very pleased with the care that their children receive and the progress which they make in their learning. They speak highly of the childminder, and the nurturing care and exciting activities which she offers to their children. n The childminder has a positive attitude to her own professional development. She has built excellent relationships with other local childminders, meeting up with them regularly. The childminder joins weekly webinars and arranges

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need to do better?

frequent training for herself. This helps to enhance the quality of the childminder's provision. n The childminder places a high priority on children's communication and language skills. She introduces new vocabulary and provides a commentary during activities. The childminder uses every opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. For example, during a finger-painting activity, the childminder

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need to do better?

1 August 2022 suggests making raindrops and rainbows. She encourages children to repeat these words, which they do. This leads to a conversation about the weather and colours. n The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum for the children who attend. She gathers useful information when children start at her setting and uses this to build on their learning. The childminder can talk about what children can do, what she wants them to learn, how she will ensure they do this and why. This allows children to make good progress and show readiness for their next stage of learning. n Children enjoy choosing which activities they would like to explore and are encouraged to be independent during some daily routines. However, the childminder does not consistently consider opportunities to develop children's independence even further, such as when children have their meals or get themselves ready to go outside.

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n Children's health and well-being are supported well. They enjoy playing outdoors and benefit from being in the fresh air. The childminder has purchased a toothbrushing resource to help children to have a good understanding about how to look after their teeth. She teaches children which foods and drinks are healthy. n Children learn to accept and respect differences. The childminder talks to children about other cultural or religious festivals. Children learn about diversity as they play with resources, and look at books that reflect different cultures. n Children have a strong understanding about the world around them. For example, when looking at books about London, younger children confidently name 'London Bridge' and 'Big Ben'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to correctly report concerns about the welfare of children. The childminder is aware of how to report any allegations made against her or another member of her household. She is aware of child protection issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid and keeps this up to date. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder carries out regular checks of the indoor and outdoor environment, and removes any hazards.

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should:

n explore all opportunities to develop children's independence as they play and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128818 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10231685 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 30 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers childcare all day, on weekdays, for most of 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and learning for the children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents, to find out about their views on the care and education provided, and took this into account. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including qualifications, first- aid certificates and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

1 August 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

1 August 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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