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

Children show they are happy and secure in the care of this experienced childminder. Children demonstrate that they have positive attitudes to learning. The childminder provides an ambitious and fun curriculum. Children access a good range of activities to support their ongoing progress and development. For example, children spend time fixing together puzzles, and they develop their problem-solving skills. Children enjoy hiding in the play tent as they engage in pretend play. Children are supported to develop their language skills well. For example, they sing nursery rhymes and have plenty of time to have conversations with the childminder. She listens patiently and encourages children to talk. The childminder shares books with children to help build their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to go outside and collect different twigs and lavender stalks. Children develop creativity and use their imaginations as they create a dinosaur island with the natural resources. Children are well behaved; they listen to instructions and follow rules. Children help to tidy away resources and know and understand daily routines. The childminder takes children out on daily trips, including to the farm, playgroups, park, and museum. Children learn about the wider world and the natural environment. The childminder supports children to become independent, and they have high self-esteem. For example, children are supported well during potty training.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares children well for their eventual move on to school. She observes and assesses their starting points and plans for their future steps in learning and development. n Children test out their ideas and develop their critical thinking. For instance, children make shapes with play dough, learning about shape and size. n The childminder encourages children to learn how to manage their care needs. Children independently put on their shoes and coat to go outside. n Children are supported to develop their fine motor skills. For example, they use pincers to pick up different-coloured teddy bears during small-group games with the childminder. Children develop mathematical awareness as they match the colours and shapes of the bears before placing them in the correct coloured plate. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric fist aid, up to date. She attends childminder forums and works closely

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need to do better?

with other childminders. However, she does not fully evaluate her practice and put plans in place for future improvements. n The childminder shares information about children's progress with parents. She suggests ways that parents can support their children at home. Parents write

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5 February 2024 glowing reviews about the service she offers and her attitude towards the care and education of the children. n The childminder considers and plans for children's interests to support their learning. For example, she provides different-sized dinosaurs and adds these to role-play activities to spark and engage children's learning. n The childminder uses different ways to support children's learning. For instance, she models language, shows and explores, and provides a narrative for what she is doing during play with children. n The childminder helps to prepare children for their future success. For example, she offers children daily opportunities to experience different play spaces. Children meet other children who are being cared for by other childminders. Children build their social skills and form good relationships with other children. n The childminder teaches children about diversity. For example, children celebrate

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different celebrations with the childminder, which helps them to recognise and respect the wider community. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to exercise outside. In addition, she provides healthy meals and drinks, all of which helps to support children's understanding of healthy choices and lifestyles. n The childminder understands how to identify any concerns about a child's welfare. She has clear safeguarding policies in place and knows how to report her concerns to the relevant agencies. n Risk assessments are carried out daily to ensure any hazards to children are identified and removed, to help keep children safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop procedures for self-evaluation to identify areas for professional development in order to support children even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153268 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10308030 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 15 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Lewisham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives free early education funding for children aged three- and four-years-old.

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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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed children's progress with the inspector. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written documentation.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2024 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

5 February 2024 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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