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 develops good relationships with children and is very caring towards them. As a result, children show that they feel happy, secure and safe. The childminder teaches children about expected behaviour and the importance of sharing and being kind in a positive way. Children have lots of opportunities to practise taking turns and are developing age-appropriate social skills.

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The provision is good

Children choose what they would like to do and thoroughly enjoy being imaginative. The childminder enables all children to join in the various activities, such as going on a bear hunt together. They persist at their chosen tasks and revel in their achievements. The childminder understands how to evaluate the impact of an activity on children's learning. She recognises how she can improve activities and understands the importance of revisiting activities.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They participate in activities that help them to learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they routinely dance to music and visit parks where they use climbing equipment. Children engage in interesting activities that help to develop their hand-to-eye coordination, such as using tweezers to pick up objects to add to cups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear well-designed curriculum. She knows children well and plans learning for them based on their interests, current level of development and what they need to know next. She places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication skills. The childminder knows the children in her care well. She makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she need to seek support from other professionals to address any gaps in children's learning. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder provides children with a language-rich environment. She supports children to pronounce words such as 'swirling'. She engages in back- and-forth conversations with the children and asks them questions while they play. Children enjoy singing and dancing to familiar songs and rhymes. As a

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result, children become very confident talkers. n Children enjoy looking at books independently and sharing stories with the childminder. This develops children's imagination and further enhances their love of books. For example, children eagerly re-enact their favourite story and engage visitors to help search for bears. n The childminder introduces mathematical language into children's daily routines.

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28 November 2023 For example, she encourages children to count the steps as they climb to reach the sink. She helps children to recognise numbers, colours and shapes in the environment. These opportunities help to promote children's mathematical development. n Children display positive physical and emotional health. They show confidence and increasing independence with skills such as handwashing, eating and dressing into outerwear. Children discuss healthy fruit snacks and choose healthy lunch options, such as sandwiches and salad sticks. Children engage in healthy lifestyle choices. The childminder supports children to be safe and to manage risks well. For instance, she reminds children to hold onto the rail as they navigate steps into the garden. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are extremely complimentary about the quality of care and education that their children receive. They say that the

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childminder is very nurturing and goes over and above their expectations. The childminder supports children to continue their learning at home. For example, she shares photos and has regular verbal meetings with parents. As a result, children receive good continuity of care and learning. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She thinks about the way children learn and adapts her practice. She uses training courses and independent research to enhance her skills and knowledge. However, the childminder does not consistently look at how this knowledge can improve her teaching practice to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of the indicators of child abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out daily safety checks on all areas of her home and garden to ensure that children play in a secure environment. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do and who to contact should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family.

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should:

n evaluate new knowledge gained from professional development to improve the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382486 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10308267 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

28 November 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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