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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn in this organised and stimulating home environment. The childminder interacts warmly with children, for instance, by smiling and speaking gently to them. She values each child and has high expectations of children. The childminder takes time to help new children to settle in and provides activities linked to their interests. She manages children's behaviour successfully, for example, by talking with children about positive ways to behave. Children behave well.

p.2

The provision is good

The curriculum is carefully balanced and enriching, and children make good progress. The childminder supports children to gain a good understanding of the world. She teaches them about the life cycle of frogs, ducks and butterflies through stories and discussion. The childminder points out different seasons and changes when she takes children on walks to the local woods.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder teaches children good mathematical skills. She teaches children about shapes, and children confidently name a range of shapes. The childminder sings number songs and rhymes and counts objects with children to secure their counting skills. Children have good mathematical ability. The childminder supports children's creative development effectively. She provides opportunities for children to make Christmas pictures using sequins, tissue paper and stickers. Children enjoy making three-dimensional models from play dough.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. She reads a wide range of stories to children and enables their participation through story props, such as puppets. This helps children to engage well in stories and supports their understanding. The childminder teaches younger children the names of everyday objects and questions older children effectively. n Children learn to do things for themselves. For example, younger children learn skills to dress themselves as they practise putting clothes on dolls. Older children put on their coats and shoes to go outdoors. Younger children learn how to feed themselves, and all children help to tidy up. n The childminder promotes healthy routines for children. She ensures that children have daily fresh air and freshly prepares meals and snacks that meet special dietary needs. The childminder teaches children about the value of eating

p.2

need to do better?

well by reading stories and through discussion. n Children act with care and caution. The childminder teaches children how to use the stairs and furniture safely. She teaches children a good awareness of road safety.

p.2

need to do better?

19 December 2024 n The childminder has good links with parents and carers. She provides daily updates on children's activities and progress. The childminder works with parents to support children's development, for instance, in areas such as toilet training. n Children learn about difference well. The childminder provides dolls, books and other resources that reflect different cultures and races. She teaches children about special cultural events, such as Lunar New Year and Diwali. n The childminder is keen to enhance her skills and knowledge and has attended various courses. For instance, she attended a course on supporting children's language and literacy skills, which has led to improved outcomes in this area for children. n The childminder works well with her assistants. She observes their practice and offers advice to improve, where needed. The childminder discusses children's progress and plans activities with her assistants to promote best outcomes for

p.2

need to do better?

children. n The childminder evaluates her work and sets goals to build ongoing improvements. For instance, she plans to enhance her knowledge on how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children learn to share and take turns. For example, they take turns to walk across stepping stones in the garden. Children share toys and resources in the pretend home corner. n Overall, the childminder provides effective opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as balancing and jumping. However, at times, children have fewer opportunities to practise larger movements, such as climbing, more frequently. n The childminder talks to children about feeling happy or sad at times. However, she has not developed children's understanding of a wider range of feelings to support their understanding of themselves and others.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n provide consistent opportunities for children to practise a broader variety of physical skills more frequently n develop children's understanding of a wider range of feelings to support their understanding of themselves and others.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY538690 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10363938 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Honor Oak in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. She provides government funded childcare. The childminder works with assistants.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from children's parents.

p.4

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

19 December 2024 19 December 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6