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 comfortable and joyful in this home-from-home environment. Children happily greet visitors and invite them to come with them in the garden where they play. This shows that children have positive self-esteem and feel safe and secure with the childminder.

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The provision requires improvement

However, her educational programme is not yet effective. In addition, the childminder does not always plan effectively for the children's next steps in learning. Therefore, children are not fully benefitting from good-quality learning experiences. Nevertheless, the childminder knows how to engage children in play and have fun with them.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations of what she wants the children to learn. However, she does not always embed the aims of her curriculum. She does try to support children during their play but the quality of teaching is variable.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder models good communication skills. This supports children's development in this area. Children are confident to engage in conversations with others. They chat happily with their peers during play. Children share, take turns and play cooperatively with their friends. The childminder encourages children as they learn to use equipment, such as using their feet to drive a ride-on car. She is a positive role model for children. She offers praise for children's efforts as well as their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed the areas of weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has developed some understanding of the early years statutory framework. However, there are still gaps in her professional development. For instance, presently she does not have enough knowledge about the prime areas of learning. This does not fully support children's early learning outcomes. n Children enjoy taking part in activities, such as building towers to help develop their physical skills. The childminder has some knowledge about children's development. However, her assessments do not accurately represent children's next steps in learning. For instance, children are not experiencing age- appropriate, mark-making activities to develop their fine motor skills effectively. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date. However, although she undertakes further reading, this is not effective enough to develop her

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knowledge of the statutory early years framework further. As a result, she is not able to identify and address all the weaknesses in her provision. n Generally, the childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks. Children either go on daily outings or they play

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4 May 2023 outdoors and take part in physical activities. The childminder improved her hygiene procedures. For example, children are now using individual towels to dry their hands and brush their teeth after lunch. This helps children learn about the importance of good hygiene practices and oral health. n The childminder improved her hygiene procedures. Children are now using individual towels to dry their hands and brush their teeth after lunch. This promotes children learning about the importance of good hygiene practices and oral health. n Children play with building blocks in the garden and independently go inside to get more. The childminder supports them and teaches them how to keep safe. For instance, she reminds them of the step and to be careful not to trip. She praises them for manoeuvring and moving safely. This promotes children's independence and helps them learn how to manage risks and stay safe.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children behave well and develop social skills. The childminder encourages children to play together, explaining the importance of sharing. She suggests that they can play together and build something. Children are cooperating as they attempt to build a castle with towers. Children eagerly predict if the tower is going to fall and giggle with excitement when it eventually falls. This shows children are curious and have positive attitudes towards learning. n The childminder starts building positive partnerships with parents from the onset. She finds out about children's experiences and interests and plans some opportunities to broaden their learning based on these. She feeds back verbally to parents about what their children have been doing at the end of each day. In addition, she carries out the progress check for two year olds and shares it with parents. This helps keep them informed about their children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Following the last inspection, the childminder now has a better understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has a sufficient understanding of child protection issues and is able to show that she can recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands the procedures she needs to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments to make sure that her house and garden are safe for children. She identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home. She also supports children to consider their own safety. For example, she encourages them to tidy up resources so they do not trip.

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Due date

gain a better understanding of child development and the learning and development requirements to ensure children receive a good quality of education 30/06/2023

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Due date

accurately assess children's skills so that planning of activities is aimed at children's abilities and consistently supports and challenges children's progress 30/06/2023

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Due date

seek professional development opportunities to improve knowledge of the 'statutory early years framework' and to help identify and address any weaknesses in the provision. 30/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128556 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10266015 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 4 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk to discuss the curriculum and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector observed interactions of children with the childminder and assessed the impact that these were having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing within the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first aid, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

4 May 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

4 May 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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