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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have formed strong bonds with the childminder and their peers. Younger children enjoy the time that they spend before and after school with their older friends. They all walk to school and chat together on the way. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe, such as how to walk on the street safely. Children are well behaved. For example, they listen to and readily follow the childminder's simple instructions when she explains where they can jump instead of on the sofa. Children are gently reminded by the childminder when they sometimes forget their manners.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from close interactions with the childminder as they play. They are supported to be independent, and are motivated to join in activities. This encourages children's excitement to engage and learn. Children demonstrate very good levels of concentration and focus as they play. For example, they use their imagination and explore with paint to create a canvas for Fathers' Day. Children learn about the world around them, different professions, and how their body works. They explore with role-play resources. For example, children pretend to be doctors and patients as they use the stethoscope to listen to each other's heartbeat.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans learning experiences that help to develop children's fine motor skills. For instance, she allows children to open and close items, and to use large bubble wands to wave in the air to make bubbles. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She introduces different words, such as 'squash', 'up' and 'down', which promote their communication and language skills well. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children's likes, dislikes, what they can do, and their interests. She provides enjoyable opportunities that cater to their interests, which support children's learning. Children persevere as they start to develop problem-solving skills, such as learning to open and close bubble tubes. However, the childminder does not fully consider what children need to learn next when planning the curriculum, in order to enhance their learning. n The childminder promotes children's speech and communication effectively. She constantly talks to the children, explaining and asking questions. She gives them time to think and respond. The childminder repeats key words and phrases clearly so that children can hear the correct pronunciation. She introduces different vocabulary, such as 'pop', 'dab', and 'peel', which broadens children's speaking and understanding.

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need to do better?

7 June 2024 n Children are supported to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder takes children on trips and outings to different places daily. Children remember their trip to Crystal Palace Park. They talk eagerly about seeing the dinosaurs, which they say are not real. They explain that they are statues. They talk about the different dinosaurs and their size, using their arms to demonstrate. n The childminder uses stories effectively to support children to understand about other people and what makes them unique. She uses books about emotions to talk with children and explore their feelings to support their understanding. These help to promote children's well-being. n Children's health is promoted very well. The childminder provides healthy snacks and freshly cooked meals. She also works closely with parents if children have any special dietary needs. Children know that they must wash their hands before

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need to do better?

eating and after coming inside from outside. She ensures that children who have a nap are effectively supported to do so, while others have time to rest if needed. n The childminder supports children to be confident and independent. She encourages children to put on their shoes, wash their hands and feed themselves. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and what they do well with praise. She has established strong links with other providers who are involved in children's care, including school. This supports effective transitions for children. n The childminder does her own research, reading, and speaking to other childminders to keep her knowledge updated. She accesses regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. However, there needs to be more focus on strengthening her understanding of having a clear intent for planned activities, to enhance children's learning. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder shares information with

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parents daily about children's care and learning. Parents are also encouraged to share information about children at home. This supports consistency for children. n The childminder does not accurately record children's hours of attendance at the setting. However, this does not have an impact on children's safety and well- being, or the quality of their experience.

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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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Due date

ensure that the times of children's daily arrival and departure are recorded as required. 14/06/2024

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should:

n develop a clear understanding of what children need to learn and why to help children build on what they already know n strengthen professional development to enhance knowledge and the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2664078 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10347119 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 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She cares for children from Monday to Friday, all year round, and is available from 8am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic. 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 and the inspector discussed children's play, learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. n Children spoke to the inspector about the daily routines, including outings. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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