Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. They have good relationships with the childminder and each other. They enjoy snuggling in together to share books. Children are chatty and ask and respond to questions during their play. Children enjoy exploring the garden and confidently use climbing equipment. They laugh with delight as they play hide and seek. The childminder reassures and encourages children as they learn to use new equipment, such as a play dough press, that helps them to feel emotionally supported. Children learn about their local community when they are out and about with the childminder. They spend time in the local nature spaces and meet refuse collectors, the local postperson, librarians and shopkeepers. Children talk about the roles of the people they meet.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, the childminder plans a curriculum that prepares children for school and helps them develop the skills they will need. She teaches them about letters and numbers and uses their interests to plan activities. Children are interested in the activities provided and make suitable progress. However, while children enjoy the resources provided, the childminder does not always consider how they offer children a wide range of activity or challenge. This means that they can be repetitive and children's learning is not consistently extended.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken positive action to improve since the last inspection. She has undertaken training which has improved her knowledge of how children learn. The childminder now has a better understanding of her role and how to support children's development and learning. However, she does not focus her professional development to extend her knowledge of how to meet the needs of children of all ages. n The childminder understands that children learn through play and role models play. At times, this results in the childminder giving instructions that direct children's play. While this does help children learn to follow instructions, it does not give them opportunity to share their own ideas or be curious or extend their learning. n Mealtimes are sociable and provide children with nutritious and balanced meals. Children are encouraged to try a variety of fruits and vegetables. The childminder encourages children to have some rest time in the afternoon and

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need to do better?

recognises when they are tired. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene and learn to wash their hands before meals and after playing outdoors. n The childminder monitors children's learning to assess the progress they make. She shares children's progress with parents verbally and gives daily updates via a messaging service. However, the childminder does not consistently use this

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need to do better?

23 February 2023 information to plan children's next steps in learning. This means that some activities are not sufficiently challenging. n Children learn to understand their feelings and the feelings of others. For example, when the childminder says, 'I'm scared' when children roar like a lion, children stroke her arm and say sorry. The childminder helps children to manage their behaviour by reminding them to sit down to eat and not jump on the furniture. n Children learn to communicate well. The childminder engages them in conversations and understands her role to support communication and language well. Through play, she teaches children new words, such as introducing 'bridge, over' and 'under' while children are playing with cars. She uses books and stories throughout the day. Children comment on the pictures and help to turn the pages. They are confident talkers and enjoy joining in with conversations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has implemented daily risk assessments, including safety when completing school pick ups and outings. She maintains a daily register of children's attendance. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She makes a note of when children arrive with injuries and discusses this with parents. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training, which has given her the knowledge to administer first aid and respond to incidents, such as choking.

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should:

n continue to access professional development opportunities to improve knowledge of how to meet the needs of children of all ages, including very young babies n extend the range of activities offered throughout the day to provide children with a variety of sufficiently stimulating learning opportunities n improve interactions further with children to give them time to share their ideas and develop their own thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363399 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10275909 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 5 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 February 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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Inspection activities

23 February 2023 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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