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

The childminder warmly welcomes children on arrival and helps them to settle quickly. Children enjoy cuddles and fondly call the childminder 'grandma'. They demonstrate their strong attachment and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for their belongings. They know the routine well and take off their coats and shoes on arrival. Children find their named pegs and self-register, which promotes their early literacy skills.

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The provision is good

Children confidently make choices and explore the range of activities and resources on offer. They enjoy playing together with the role-play kitchen and extend their imaginations. For example, children wash the play carrots at the sink before making 'dinner' for their peers. They take on different roles, and younger children show great interest in the buttons to work the toy vacuum cleaner. Children concentrate well as they complete puzzles and develop their fine motor skills by turning the pieces to connect them together.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude to their learning. They listen to instructions and are willing to have a go. Children behave well and respond quickly to gentle reminders. The childminder models expected behaviour and praises children for their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with her co-childminder to gather detailed information from parents when children first start. This helps them to get to know the children well and plan activities to build on their existing knowledge. They use observations and assessments to track children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning quickly. This ensures that all children are reaching their milestones and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder is proactive in encouraging children to develop their communication and language skills. She engages children in conversations, asks questions and gives children time to think and respond. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and shares stories and songs. Older children identify letters and practise their phonics sounds, which extends their early literacy skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are happy with the service

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provided and say that their children are making good progress. They have increased their social and language skills since attending. The childminder shares updates with parents verbally and through an app. This gives parents information about their children's learning, next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. n Children have opportunities to learn about similarities and differences as the

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need to do better?

11 May 2023 childminder promotes diversity and inclusion. She displays positive images and talks to children about their families. This helps children to learn respect for others. Children take part in activities and try traditional foods to learn about other religions and cultures. However, the childminder does not support bilingual learners effectively to use their home languages alongside English during their play. n The childminder actively promotes healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy steering bikes, jumping on the trampoline and using the slide. These activities help to strengthen children's large-muscle skills and improve their coordination. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals and encourages children to try new foods. Children learn about the importance of oral health and follow good hygiene practices. n The childminder promotes all areas of children's development and provides them

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need to do better?

with a range of first-hand experiences. Children regularly visit local groups in the community to enhance their social skills. They mix with other children and learn to share resources. Children extend their physical skills and understanding of the world around them through trips to the park. They enjoy cooking sessions where they strengthen their fine motor skills and build on their mathematical skills and language. n The childminder works with her co-childminder to evaluate their practice. They reflect on children's progress and ensure that they provide a broad curriculum to aid their learning. The childminders meet with other childminders and share ideas. The childminder has completed her mandatory training. However, she has not extended her knowledge by adding to her continued professional development to help her build on her skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her co-childminder carry out risk assessments and use daily checks to ensure that the environment is free from hazards and safe for children to play. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including training on the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She supervises children and maintains ratios. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid qualification.

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should:

n support bilingual learners to use their home languages alongside English as they play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492271 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10285824 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 4 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder works with another registered co-childminder, who holds a relevant 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 setting. n The childminder, co-childminder and inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminders' intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the childminder's suitability, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

11 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

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