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

There are strong attachments between the childminder and children. The childminder arranges home visits prior to children starting. These help children get to know her from the beginning and to settle quickly. The childminder is attentive to all children's needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, which supports them to feel safe and secure and builds on their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Routines are well established and children are aware of their expectations and understand the rules at the childminder's home. Children take off their shoes and coats on arrival and put on aprons for messy play activities. The curriculum is designed to incorporate ways to support children to listen and respond well to clear instructions. Through plentiful praise and 'high-fives' with the childminder, children gain a high level of self-esteem. They use good manners and behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a focus on encouraging children to be independent and make choices in their play. Children select resources from the well-organised environment and show a positive attitude to their learning. For example, children persevere with puzzles. They select different pieces and try them until they find the right fit. Learning is sequenced and builds on what children know and remember. For instance, children demonstrate their knowledge of the alphabet and repeat phonic sounds, which increases their early literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role and has high expectations for all children. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This helps her to build on their starting points and plan activities to enhance their learning. The childminder provides a broad curriculum that includes children's interests. She uses observations and assessments to identify any gaps quickly and ensure that all children make good progress. n Children's communication and language skills are a priority for the childminder. She engages with children as they play and supports their individual needs. She asks meaningful questions and gives children time to think and answer. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, repeats words and encourages children to extend their sentences. Children enjoy singing, using puppets and sharing stories, which increases their communication skills. n Parents report positive views of the childminder and the service she provides.

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need to do better?

They state that she is kind and caring and they would recommend her to other families. Their children are making good progress, especially with their language skills and healthy eating. Communication is effective and the childminder provides regular updates on children's progress and next steps. She supports

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need to do better?

7 July 2023 parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder promotes children's social and physical skills well. She regularly takes the children to visit local parks, the library and groups in the community so they can mix with others. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and time to practise their balance and coordination. They play in the garden and use apparatus to challenge their skills. They eat healthy snacks and meals and try new foods to increase their understanding of a balanced and nutritious diet. n Children's play is enhanced by the childminder's interactions. Children share the dough and use tools to develop their fine motor skills. They enjoy water play and using moulds in the sand together. The childminder extends children's imaginations as they cook in the mud kitchen. She encourages counting and extends children's understanding of numbers. However, other mathematical

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need to do better?

language or concepts are not introduced to increase their knowledge. n The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion and helps children to learn what makes them unique. They learn about festivals together and share stories about different families, cultures and faiths. The childminder is using her recent training to support children to learn about their feelings and manage their emotions. This helps them to gain an understanding of themselves and others. Children behave very well. n The childminder is proactive in evaluating her practice and striving to make improvements. Since her last inspection, she has addressed the previous recommendations. For example, she has introduced an online system to keep parents up to date with their children's progress. The childminder has also increased her continued professional development to extend her knowledge and skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments and uses daily checks to ensure that the environment is free from hazards. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including about the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm or abuse. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her paediatric first-aid training up to date. She ensures that all adults living in the home have suitability checks in place.

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should:

n extend children's mathematical knowledge by introducing new concepts such as shape, space and measure during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347800 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10288947 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2017

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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 provides childcare from 8am to 6pm, on Monday to Friday, all year apart from family and bank holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact of teaching on 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 the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications and insurance, and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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

7 July 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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