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

Children are happy and settled in this calm and friendly setting. They focus fully as they play with bricks and share stories with the childminder. Children are curious and confident. They are secure in their routines, for example, young children happily settle for a nap. The childminder interacts very well with children. She provides gentle support and encouragement which helps children focus. The childminder is caring, patient and kind. She has built a strong relationship with children who are secure and comfortable in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides strong support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages children's efforts and praises their achievements. This helps to raise their self-esteem and resilience. The childminder takes children to local playgroups and a range of outings, where they meet other children and learn how to take turns and share. The childminder teaches children to be respectful and to use manners.

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is well organised and comfortable. She supports children's good health, such as promoting good hygiene routines, providing a nutritious diet and helping young children learn about caring for their teeth. Younger children are growing in confidence and independence. They make simple decisions, such as choosing what book to read and what they would like to play with.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. Children enjoy a range of activities outdoors, where they access equipment that supports their body control. For example, they visit parks, where they have opportunities to use large equipment. Younger children have plenty of space to develop their balance and stability. n Children learn about how food grows. For example, they observe fruit trees in the garden as they spring to life, blossom and fruits which they pick and eat. They visit a fruit and vegetable farm, where they pick their own produce which they cook and eat with the childminder. n The childminder gathers information from parents to find out about each child's interests and needs from the start. She monitors children's development and with the information gained from parents and her observations, she effectively helps support children to settle quickly. Children make good progress from their

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need to do better?

starting points. n The childminder provides an array of resources that supports children's play. Children develop their existing knowledge and learn new skills, such as walking. However, the childminder's planning is not always thought through. She does not always have a strong enough understanding of what she wants children to learn.

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need to do better?

1 April 2025 As a result, the quality of education is not consistently maximised to raise children's learning to even higher levels. n Children are supported to develop their imagination well. Younger children explore the different items in the role-play area. They pick items up, explore their texture, putting them in the cupboard again and handing them to the childminder. Children repeat their actions to help them make sense of their play and practise their skills. n The childminder ensures the environment is safe for children to play and explore. She interacts very well with the children as she sits at their level. This effectively supports children's engagement and concentration. n Children develop kindness as they willingly share toys. They listen well and follow simple instructions. Children benefit from the careful approach of the childminder, which effectively supports their behaviour. n The childminder encourages children to develop their communication and

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language skills. For example, she uses a range of vocabulary and introduces new words as they play. For example, naming colours and adding words to their actions. Young children enjoy listening to stories, they demonstrate good speaking as they confidently join in with babbles and pointing. n Children play and learn in a friendly and inclusive environment. The childminder values diversity and helps children to learn about different cultures in the community. Se reflects these in the activities provided. n Parents express great satisfaction with the care and support provided by the childminder, as well as the progress their children make. The childminder adheres closely to parental preferences, such as sleeping and routines. She collaborates with parents by involving them in their child's progress review and agrees on their next steps in learning. n The childminder gathers the views of parents and evaluates her service.

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need to do better?

However, she does not focus on extending her knowledge of the areas of learning to ensure the quality of education is consistently high.

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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 strengthen understanding to ensure experiences are clearly thought through to help enhance the quality of education and children's learning n focus more on professional development to further enhance knowledge and raise outcomes for children to even higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313140 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10372181 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 4 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder offers the government funded childcare for children aged birth to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained how she plans and implements children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures the safety of children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing which was considered. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

1 April 2025 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

1 April 2025 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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