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. This helps children to feel genuinely at home, which significantly enhances their overall well-being. In this supportive setting, children develop strong and trusting relationships with the childminder, who ensures that they feel included and valued. For example, the childminder uses a book filled with pictures of her toys, allowing children to express their preferences and choose what they want to play with. This approach empowers children and fosters their independence.

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The provision is good

Storytelling, singing and engaging with rhymes are fundamental parts of children's daily activities. These help children to enhance their communication skills and develop a love for language. Children are joyful and content, actively seeking the childminder's participation in their play. They demonstrate confidence, such as when they greet the postman at the door with enthusiasm. Children show good behaviour as they promptly respond to the childminder's instructions and requests.

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The provision is good

The childminder skilfully tailors her planning and activities according to children's interests and needs. She facilitates children's learning and development and supports them to make progress. The childminder uses regular outings into the local community to further boost children's confidence in communication. Children visit familiar playgroups and parks, where they enjoy different experiences and develop a sense of belonging in their community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a variety of activities that promote children's physical development. Children are encouraged to spend time outdoors in a natural environment. In the childminder's garden, children enjoy filling their pots with soil and conkers. They have opportunities to climb up a slide and ride bicycles and scooters. This helps to improve children's coordination, motor skills and physical health. Children develop a love for outdoor play and learn about the world around them. n The childminder generally supports children with their behaviour. For example, she has high expectations of children and is quick to politely remind them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. However, on some occasions, when children scream out of frustration, the childminder forgets to model alternative ways for them to express their feelings more appropriately. n The childminder aims to prepare children for the next stage in their learning by

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encouraging their independence and self-care. For instance, she teaches them to wipe their own noses with tissues and wash their hands. The childminder offers encouragement and praise, which also helps to boost children's self-esteem and instil a sense of pride in their achievements.

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13 November 2024 n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents from the very beginning. They work together to establish starting points in development for their child, which the childminder incorporates into her planning. Parents express positive feedback about the high quality of care and education provided, noting that their children are thriving. They appreciate the childminder's effective communication and feel that she is always available to discuss any concerns they may have. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's progress and provides them with daily verbal updates about what they have been learning. n The childminder runs a local playgroup, where she meets with other childminders in the area. She uses these visits to support children's social skills and to share knowledge with others. The childminder also attends training sessions organised by the local authority, which help to keep her knowledge up

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to date. The childminder is skilled at identifying gaps in children's learning and is quick to put things in place to further support children. This often involves collaborating with outside agencies and professionals. n The childminder uses books to nurture children's love for stories and reading. She uses resources and activities, such as painting masks and puppets, to bring the stories to life. This helps to build children's listening and attention skills while improving their concentration. For example, children delightedly hold toy baby owls as the childminder reads the story of 'Owl Babies' to them. The childminder also skilfully introduces some mathematical language and skills by discussing the different sizes of the branches and encouraging children to develop their counting skills. For example, she encourages children to use their fingers to count, saying 'one, two, three', one at a time.

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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 support children further to manage their feelings, such as by offering them different ways in which they could respond appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128590 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10363756 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, and how she organises her provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Written feedback was collected from parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

13 November 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

13 November 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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