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 creates a warm and nurturing environment. Children are relaxed and confidently explore the wealth of activities that are carefully planned around their interests and individual learning needs. For example, children show fascination as they carefully fill bird feeders with food to feed the birds. The childminder skilfully supports children to recall their previous experiences. For example, children happily discuss which animals at the farm could also eat this food.

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The provision is good

Children build strong, caring bonds with the childminder. They often lean in for cuddles or to show her something that interests them. The childminder responds with genuine care and respect. The childminder's home is filled with a lot of love, joy and laughter, and this helps children to feel secure and settled. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps them understand how to be polite and use their manners. For example, she reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to get plenty of fresh air and exercise as they explore their local community. Children have countless opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they regularly go on public transport, visit museums and attend playgroups. The childminder gathers detailed information when children first start to attend her setting. She uses this information to help children to learn about what makes them unique and how to respect others. She has a wide range of resources that reflect diversity and help children understand about similarities and differences.

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n Songs, rhymes and stories are at the heart of the curriculum. Children have a range of favourite stories that they enjoy. They confidently choose books and show the inspector which ones they enjoy looking at. Children enjoy turning the pages and talking about the pictures in the books. The childminder and the children show a great deal of happiness as they move their bodies and sing their favourite songs, such as 'Hokey Cokey'. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and meals. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before meals and explains why they need to do so. Children have recently gone to visit the dentist to develop their understanding of good oral health and how to look after their teeth. n Children experience a language-rich environment. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to support children's communication and language

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development. She comments on what children are doing, introduces new words and asks questions to help children think and respond. Children are learning a range of new words related to what they are currently exploring. For example,

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7 October 2024 younger children talk about the 'pupa' when discussing the butterflies that they are currently watching grow. n The childminder plans a range of engaging activities based on what children are interested in and what they need to learn next. For example, children enjoy exploring with paints and creating caterpillars. They demonstrate their physical skills as they explore with soapy water and make different marks on the tray, using their fingers. The childminder is fully engaged in children's learning and play. However, on some occasions, she does not extend and build on children's curiosity as much as possible. This means that children cannot always fully extend their learning and test out their ideas. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the 'exceptional' care and are 'delighted' with the experiences she provides, particularly those involving the natural world and the local community.

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They comment on the progress their children have made, especially around communication and their interest in books and numbers. n The childminder has built and developed strong relationships with a wide range of other professionals and childminders. She updates her professional development regularly. For example, recent training around speech and language has helped her to become more confident in supporting children in how they communicate. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning and development. She is confident to reach out for advice and support to help her quickly bridge any gaps in children's learning. n Children's independence is supported well. They enjoy pouring their own water during outdoor activities and getting their own coats and shoes. Younger children, who are still developing their self-care needs, cooperate and compromise with the childminder. For example, the childminder suggests that

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she helps to put one shoe on for them and that they try to do the other one independently. Children respond with an enthusiastic 'OK'. When they manage the task, they exclaim, 'I did it!' The childminder offers a great deal of praise and encouragement.

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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 build on opportunities for children to fully extend their learning and test out their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396176 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10351742 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 11 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of several written statements from parents and their opinions of the setting during the inspection.

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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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