Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The unique child is at the centre of the setting's work with early years children. The curriculum has a strong focus on ensuring every child develops the confidence and resilience needed to become a strong, independent learner. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of every child in her care and talks about each one with pride, describing their individual characters with positivity and love. She has a clear understanding of what each child needs to learn next and how she intends to teach them.

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The provision is outstanding

The quality of interactions in the setting is very high. Children are learning to communicate in both English and Spanish, and conversation flows throughout the day. Children receive consistent and specific praise for their achievements. For example, the childminder provides 'high fives' when the children manage to count to eight in both languages. Children beam with delight and are keen to do their best.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy and extremely settled and comfortable at the inclusive setting. Parents say their children are always excited to attend. All children make very good progress in all areas of the curriculum. They learn a great deal about their community and the world around them through visits. These are well planned to ensure children benefit fully from the range of experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes her role as an educator very seriously. She is ambitious for the children in her care and does her utmost to ensure they are all well prepared for the next step in their education and later life. She teaches children the tools they need to manage their feelings and regulate their behaviour. Children clearly feel secure and safe at the setting. n Children benefit from lots of physical play and activities. They enjoy moving their bodies to music during the morning 'wake and shake' session. They stretch their bodies in yoga poses and develop large muscles by painting rainbows across the sky. n Children are encouraged to take 'safe' risks and challenge themselves. They climb to the top of a climbing frame, learn to use scissors safely and cut their own fruits at snack time. This helps them to develop their confidence and become independent. Children have a sense of pride in their work and enjoy

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showing it to others to admire. n Children's voice is heard at the setting. They are able to make choices throughout the day and influence and lead their own play. The childminder listens to the children and their views are respected. The children's needs always come first.

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8 November 2024 n Children have frequent opportunities, throughout each day, to hear stories, songs and rhymes. For example, the childminder selects 10 age-appropriate books and songs for the children to learn each term. These are shared with parents so they can all enjoy them at home. The childminder understands the importance of repetition in embedding children's learning. As a result, children are becoming highly confident communicators. The childminder is passionate that all children should have equal access to the curriculum and adapts her provision to make sure this happens in practice. n Children treat each other kindly and with respect. They understand the rules of the setting, such as the use of sand timers to support turn-taking and sharing. They are developing an extensive vocabulary and use this well in meaningful conversations. For example, they tell each other that 'lentils are good for you'

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over a healthy lunch. n The childminder is an effective leader within the setting. She shares information from the training courses she attends and provides feedback on observed teaching to make sure that the quality of provision is consistently high and constantly improving. The well-being of everyone at the setting is given the highest priority. n Children are able to concentrate well and participate and engage fully in the activities on offer. For example, they take great care when trying to trace over lines to link the acorns to the squirrels as part of their learning about oak trees. Children are developing good pencil control. They told the inspector that they are 'practising' their early writing skills and demonstrated that they can write their name. n Parents are extremely pleased with the service the setting provides. They describe the childminder as 'always positive, warm and happy'. Relationships

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need to do better?

between the children, staff and parents are constructive and close. There is a family feel to the setting. Parents especially value the combination of the home- from-home atmosphere with the ambitious educational focus.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487582 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10360021 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Forest Hill in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with an assistant and provides care from Tuesday to Friday throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to adults and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between adults and children and conducted a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

8 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

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