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 feel happy and safe in the childminder's home. They choose from a variety of suitable toys and play alongside each other. Children are learning to play cooperatively with their friends with the support of the childminder. For example, children work together to make marks on paper using water. They learn that they need to take turns as they explore how to make marks in different ways. Children share with their friends. They behave well.

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The provision is good

Children are developing their physical skills. They enjoy exploring large equipment in the garden as they climb, run and jump. Children are physically active. They find the football and kick it confidently to the childminder and their friends. Children respond well to encouragement as the childminder says, 'You can do it.' Children celebrate kicking the ball and clap their hands. They are developing high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children learn and understand new words. They listen to stories and join in with story language. For example, children learn the names of animals. They respond well to the childminder's facial expressions and questions. Babies babble and point as the childminder asks, 'What is the owl doing?' The childminder explains to the children to develop their understanding, saying, 'She is sitting on the tree.' The children are learning to communicate.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know the children very well. She works with parents to understand children's previous experiences. This helps her to understand the individual needs of the children. The childminder considers children's emotional well-being when planning the day and recognises how this helps children to feel confident and ready to learn. n The childminder finds out what children know and can do. She completes the statutory progress check for two-year-old children and shares her findings with parents. The childminder has a strong understanding of the skills that children need to learn. She is able to identify any gaps in knowledge. The childminder understands that some children need additional support with their learning. She works with external agencies to provide children with additional help where required. n The childminder plans a variety of suitable activities for the children to choose

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need to do better?

from. Children show an interest in activities and learn new knowledge and skills. However, the childminder does not always link the most ambitious skills that she wants children to learn with the resources on offer. In focused activities, children are not always deeply engaged in their learning. Not all children achieve the best possible outcomes.

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19 April 2023 n The childminder supports children's language development well. She speaks clearly to the children and considers their knowledge and understanding. Children are learning to hold back and forth conversations. Babies can express their feelings and needs. n The childminder helps children to take care of themselves. For example, children put on their shoes and coats to go outside. They wash their hands for snack. Children are developing independence. This helps them to be more confident. n The childminder supports children to engage in creative activities. However, she does not always plan challenging sensory play experiences for all children. Some children are not able to fully develop their confidence at exploring new textures. n The childminder knows that children need to understand differences between themselves and others. She plans a variety of experiences for children to get to know other people. This includes visiting the local playgroup, taking the bus and

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need to do better?

going to the shops. Children are developing an understanding for the world around them and the people in it. n Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They report that the childminder gives them regular feedback about what knowledge and skills the children need to learn. Parents say that this helps them to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She regularly arranges professional development opportunities to help develop her teaching. The childminder recently undertook training on behaviour management. This has helped her to support children to settle in and feel secure in her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder supports children to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to the children about speaking up if they feel uncomfortable. The childminder understands that creating an environment to help children feel able to express themselves helps them to keep safe. She recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on children's experiences. She understands the link between this and supporting children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs that may give her cause for concern. She understands the range of safeguarding issues that may affect the children in her care. The childminder knows how to report her concerns to her local safeguarding partner. She has a robust procedure to follow where allegations are made about herself or other adults. The childminder regularly arranges training to enhance her knowledge and skills. She carries out routine risk assessments of her home and

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Safeguarding

garden. She evaluates risk on an ongoing basis and shares her policies and procedures with parents.

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should:

19 April 2023 n strengthen the planning of focused activities to support all children to reach the best possible outcomes n build on existing good practice to extend children's opportunities to explore sensory activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488044 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10264963 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 3 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Brockley in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care for children each weekday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round except for bank holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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

19 April 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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