Setting EY416491

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Inspection date: 13 December 2022 - 31 January 2023

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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 who attend the setting enjoy a home-from-home environment. The daily routine and care routines are highly effective, which helps children settle. The provider and her assistants provide plenty of affection and praise throughout the day. Children form strong attachments and develop their confidence. They listen to instructions and learn to understand right from wrong. Staff are strong role models and have high expectations of children's behaviour. The provider has a clearly defined curriculum, which supports children to develop their skills and understanding in all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

The provider helps children learn to respect each other's differences. They develop a good understanding of people, cultures and celebrations. Children enjoy daily trips in the local area, which supports their physical development and understanding of the community in which they live. The provider uses natural materials creatively throughout the setting to enhance children's experiences. Children achieve their learning outcomes through play. They are encouraged to use their rich imaginations to play games with their friends. For example, they use chairs to work together to make a train and take turns to be the driver and passengers. These social skills help children when it is time to move on to the next stage in their learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy the conversations they have with staff. They get plenty of opportunities to explore books, both independently or with staff, such as during circle time. Children are good communicators and express their needs to the adults who care for them. Staff patiently promote positive interactions and conversation throughout the day. This supports children's early language development and stretches their vocabulary. n Children thoroughly enjoy daily outdoor trips and opportunities to extend their physical skills in local parks and playgrounds. Children learn how to walk safely and cross the road when they go on trips. These opportunities could be further enhanced while at the setting, to give children further opportunities to benefit from outdoor learning experiences. n Children benefit from a strong focus on mathematics. Adult-led activities designed to support children to identify patterns, count and develop their recall

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need to do better?

skills are highly effective and enjoyable. This supports children's early numeracy and problem-solving skills. n The provider and her assistants know all the children well. They all have the knowledge and experience required to observe children and determine the next steps in their learning. Children can access a wide range of experiences and activities to support them. However, at times, some children need additional

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need to do better?

13 December 2022 encouragement to fully engage with what is on offer. n Staff encourage children to undertake tasks by themselves. For example, children serve themselves at mealtimes, help their friends and learn to manage their own self-care. This promotes children's independence exceptionally well and helps them to develop a 'can do' attitude. n The provider and her assistants use their observations of children and effective relationships with parents to gain a good understanding of what children know and can do. When children engage in group activities, staff have the skills to adapt the experience to support individual children's learning. For example, when painting, older children use paintbrushes while babies explore using their fingers. n Staff use a secure electronic system to gather information and communicate with parents. Parents can share comments and information easily with staff, which helps to ensure that children's needs are met. This informs parents about

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the progress their children are making and supports continuity in children's learning at home. n Children enjoy healthy meals that are freshly prepared on site using high-quality ingredients. The manager discusses the menu with parents to ensure children's allergies and preferences are accommodated. Children eat well, and staff support their conversation skills when they sit at the table to eat. n The provider and her long-standing team work well together and enjoy their roles. They create a welcoming environment and promote children's health, welfare and mental well-being very well. Parents comment that their children are very happy attending this setting. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have a secure safeguarding knowledge. They know who to contact if they are concerned about the welfare of a child or if allegations are made about any of the adults working in the setting. Children are taught how to be safe around unfamiliar adults. They communicate confidently when staff identify that it is safe to do so. Staff teach children about road safety. This helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe when they go on trips and outings. The manager is aware of keeping children safe online and has sent information to parents to support them with this. Staff note all accidents and incidents on a secure online reporting system that parents can access. The setting is clean, and resources are well maintained to promote children's ongoing safety and security.

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should:

13 December 2022 n make better use of the outdoor space to offer even more opportunities for children to extend their physical skills n support all children to fully engage with the opportunities on offer, to further promote their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416491 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10235464 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 19 Number of children on roll 15

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Edyta's Child Care registered in 2010. It is located in the London Borough of Lewisham. The setting is open all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. A team of five staff work with the children, including the provider. Three staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The provider holds qualified teacher status.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Afulenu Nwabuzo Trina Lynskey

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspectors and the manager engaged in a discussion about how the setting provides care and education to children and the expectations of staff for the children. n The inspectors observed the interactions between staff and the children, both indoors during lunchtime and outdoors during a trip to a local health centre. n The inspectors met with the the manager and discussed the information gathered during the inspection process. n The inspectors and the provider undertook a joint observation of a mathematics activity and discussed the impact of the activity on children's learning. n The inspectors held discussions with staff and the manager at appropriate times about how care and education are delivered.

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Inspection activities

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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