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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children show that they are happy in the childminder's care. They respond to the childminder's gentle and calm approach and speak with her about their absent friends. Children begin to manage their personal care needs. This helps to prepare them well for school. Children receive good support to manage their emotions. This helps them to cope with moves to school or changes within their family. Children have good opportunities to express their feelings.

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The provision is good

Children show that they are becoming independent learners. They focus for long periods on activities that they choose to complete and persist at challenging tasks. For example, children show deep concentration as they thread beads onto pipe cleaners. Children fill, pour and make 'stew' at the mud kitchen. They receive effective support to develop their mathematical awareness during discussions about size and capacity. Children show their emerging interest in books. They select books to explore, turning pages and looking closely at illustrations. Children enjoy visits in the wider community. They practise their physical skills as they use soft play equipment, use sticks to make marks in mud and scrunch their feet in leaves. Children further develop their social skills, for example as they interact with others during music group sessions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements an effective curriculum. She is ambitious for the children in her care. Children show that they benefit from the childminder's approach. They choose tasks to complete and spend considerable time as they follow their ideas through and practise skills. n The childminder understands how to sequence learning opportunities to support children's development. For example, she helps children to count and notice differences in shape and size during threading activities. Children also strengthen their small-hand muscles as they pick, sort and manipulate beads. This helps to develop children's mathematical awareness and prepares them for later writing. n The childminder provides good support for children's emotional well-being. Children respond well to her calm approach and use a range of resources to help them behave well and express how they feel. For example, the childminder shares books to help children recognise their emotions and understand their

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experiences. This helps children to manage their behaviour well. n The childminder discusses the progress that children make and shares accurate assessments of children's learning with parents. The childminder takes effective steps to address children's learning needs, which contributes to the progress they make. However, methods to support children's development at home are not consistently shared. In addition, there is limited communication with

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need to do better?

20 September 2022 teaching staff at schools that children attend. This hinders a fully shared approach to children's learning. n The childminder encourages children to notice the similarities and differences of those around them. Children enjoy activities that help them to acknowledge and understand different faiths, cultures and communities. They show pride and a sense of belonging, for example as they create special items for family members. Children notice and appreciate their differences, such as during portrait painting. n The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language. She speaks with children about what they do and gives children frequent opportunities to make choices about what to do. The childminder helps children to interact and engage with others in positive ways, such as when visiting local groups. Children acquire good speaking skills. n Children have good opportunities to learn and play in fresh air. This helps those

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who learn best outdoors. Children enjoy visits to the park. They climb logs, navigate stones and roll down hills. The childminder helps children to use hoops and stilts as part of development of their physical skills. n The childminder uses her links with local advisers and other practitioners to share ideas and keep up to date with current developments. Children now have access to a wider range of books and additional resources outdoors. The childminder has not yet considered professional development opportunities that contribute to enhancing her teaching skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise and correctly respond to a child who may be at risk of abuse or harm. She understands the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. The childminder is alert to risks to children, such as female genital mutilation, exposure to extreme views and domestic abuse. The childminder manages risks effectively in her home and while on outings. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance, accidents and administering medication. The childminder is vigilant and manages risks to children's health well. She knows how to respond in a medical emergency. Children receive support to understand and manage personal care and hygiene routines. They understand how to safely handle the family pet.

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should:

n enhance the information shared with parents and school staff to further support a shared approach to children's learning and development n make use of professional development opportunities to further enhance teaching

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447320 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10235791 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She provides care in Lee, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 9am and from 12pm to 6pm, all year. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of liability insurance and the childminder's professional development.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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