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 enjoy their time at the setting and show they are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy exploring a range of activities based on their interests and gaps in learning. Children benefit from a positive and welcoming environment and receive frequent praise and encouragement as they play. This helps to boost their confidence and motivates them to try new things. Children join a painting activity with interest. As they explore, the childminder supports their knowledge of colours, sizes, counting and shapes. This helps to promote their creativity and early mathematical skills. Children also participate with enthusiasm when listening to familiar stories and singing a range of action songs. This helps to develop their knowledge of new words and concepts. Furthermore, children have fun playing imaginatively with animals and toy food. The childminder actively joins in and offers helpful commentary as they play.

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The provision is good

Children receive clear and consistent messages about expected behaviour from the childminder. This helps them to understand boundaries and behave well. Children have frequent opportunities to learn outdoors and socialise with others, such as at local play groups and parks. This offers them a broad range of experiences and good opportunities to develop their social skills.

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n The childminder works closely with parents and gathers important information about children's interests, routines and current stage of development when they first join. She then uses this information to plan a wide range of activities to help them make progress across the different areas of learning. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She effectively follows their interests and allows children to make choices about their play. Furthermore, she encourages children to try to complete tasks independently, such as feeding themselves and putting on their shoes. This promotes children's confidence and willingness to try things for themselves. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children have a good bond and frequently laugh and smile in her care. The childminder makes learning fun and offers gentle reminders in order for children to learn about appropriate behaviour. This helps children to feel secure and fosters their self-esteem.

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n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop an awareness of diversity. For instance, they participate in 'Black History Month' and Diwali activities, which help them to learn about different backgrounds, communities and the wider world. n The childminder supports children to live active and healthy lifestyles. For example, she offers children well-balanced meals and snacks, which consists of lots of fruits and vegetables. In addition, children have regular opportunities to

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9 January 2023 develop their physical skills when playing in the garden or visiting local parks. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents state that the childminder has good methods in place to keep them informed about their child's learning and development. They also value the wide range of activities on offer, and have seen positive progress in their children. n The childminder has made appropriate adaptions to her setting in order to help minimise the spread of COVID-19. For instance, she asks visitors to use anti- bacterial hand gel on arrival and ensures frequent handwashing and cleaning routines are in place. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well overall. For instance, she ensures children hear a wide range of new vocabulary through books, songs, during play and during ongoing discussions. However, on occasions, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's

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language skills and learning to the very highest level. n The childminder keeps all of her mandatory training up to date. However, she does not maximise other opportunities to develop her professional development and teaching skills to the very highest level. n The childminder has good awareness of what skills and knowledge children need to learn in preparation for school. She also understands the benefits of working closely with other professionals to support children's next steps in learning and transitions, in order to ensure good levels of consistency in their future care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure knowledge of her responsibilities associated with keeping children safe. She can confidently identify possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She also understands how to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies to ensure children receive swift support to protect their welfare. The childminder displays awareness of the 'Prevent' duty and behaviours that may suggest a child or family are becoming radicalised. She also understands key aspects to online safety and is aware of online dangers and influences. Furthermore, she carries out ongoing risk assessments of her home and garden to ensure spaces are safe and suitable for use.

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should:

n enhance teaching skills further in order to raise children's communication and language development to the highest level n build on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the very highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356905 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10235110 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 1 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in New Cross, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides childcare from 8am until 6pm, from Monday until Thursday, 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 inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a learning walk discussion with the childminder to discuss the curriculum and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice and works with others to make positive enhancements to the setting. n A range of documentation was viewed, such as suitability information and her first-aid certificate. n Parents' written views were considered during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2023 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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