Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/02/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for children. She organises her home effectively to create a well-equipped play area with a good variety of easily accessible resources.  Children take part in a wide variety of interesting activities and experiences. They make good progress in their development in relation to their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and there are effective systems for day to day communication. She takes the preferences and wishes of parents into account and provides good support for children and families who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder is committed to continually developing her setting. She monitors and reviews her practice on a regular basis.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend are not yet fully established.  Children do not yet take part in a wide variety of outdoor play activities.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities and during lunch time and care routines.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and one child aged five years old. They live in a first floor flat in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. All of the premises are available for childminding. There is not a garden at the setting and the childminder takes children out to local parks daily.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age range. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification. She speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen links with other early years settings that children attend, for instance by sharing information about progress and next steps, in order to develop a consistent approach

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop outdoor play opportunities further, to provide experiences across all areas of learning.

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who attend

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about each child's starting points, background and needs before they start. For instance, she asks parents to provide details of children's development and routines and to make visits to settle children in. This helps ensure that she knows children well, they settle quickly and their individual needs are effectively met. The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. She makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these to plan a good variety of activities based on children's interests and needs. Children enjoy playing at the childminder's home as well as having regular outings to the library and local parks. At the moment, outdoor play experiences supports children's physical skills well, for instance, children enjoy running around and using the play equipment in the park. However, outdoor activities are not yet

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who attend

fully developed across all areas of learning to enable children to experience all areas of learning on a larger scale outside.

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who attend

Children learn useful skills that prepare them well for the next stage of learning or for school. The childminder fosters their communication skills effectively when she encourages them to use their home language as well as English in the setting. Older children grow in confidence as they join in conversations and express their ideas. Young children enjoy sharing books and stories, looking at pictures with interest and turning the pages themselves. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of number well. She counts with them as they play and plans fun activities to encourage them to recognise familiar numerals. Children's understanding of shape and space develops as they find the right piece for a puzzle or sort shapes, successfully finding the correct shape for the hole. The childminder encourages children's interest in the world around them when they collect leaves in the park or go for a walk in the snow. Children have fun singing songs and

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who attend

moving to music, remembering some of the familiar words. They explore play dough and sand and enjoy making marks with crayons or paint. This helps children develop their senses and their hand to eye coordination.

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who attend

The childminder uses a daily contact book that provides parents with details of children's activities, care routines and achievements and she also gives verbal feedback each day. She provides feedback in parents' home language where requested, which ensures all parents are very well informed about their child's progress. The childminder encourages parents to share information from home as well, to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning between the home and the setting.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is warm and responsive towards them and attentive to their needs. She plans the day around their familiar home routines, which helps them feel secure and supports their physical and emotional well-being. Children respond well to the childminder's calm approach and their behaviour is good. The childminder organises her home effectively so there is a welcoming play space. Children can easily help themselves to a wide range of toys and play materials that are well organised in boxes and low shelves. The childminder makes regular checks of her home and makes sure precautions such as safety gates are in place so that children can play safely. As a result, children grow in confidence and independence as they move safely around the home. Children learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds them why

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

they need to sit carefully on the big chair, and when they take part in regular fire drills so they know what to do in an emergency.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's health and well-being well. She follows careful procedures for changing nappies to help minimise the risk of cross-contamination. Children begin to manage their own personal needs when they wipe their face and wash their hands after they eat. The childminder stores and prepares food provided from home carefully to ensure children's health is protected. Children benefit from regular meals and snacks according to their needs and they learn about healthy options when they make their own special 'healthy food' place mats. Children practise their physical skills when they feed themselves with a spoon or begin to hold their own cup when they want a drink. They benefit from regular visits to the park as part of a healthy lifestyle, enjoying the fresh air and exercise.

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provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She keeps all the required paperwork that promotes children's health, safety and well-being and makes sure records are up to date. The childminder also has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She makes sure that children take part in a varied programme of activities that is suitable for their age and needs. She monitors their achievements closely, for instance by using tracking sheets, to make sure that all children are making good progress in their development. The childminder reviews her practice carefully to make sure she meets the needs of all children. For instance, she employs specific strategies such as using sign language to ensure children who speak English as an additional language are fully included.

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provision

The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well-informed on a daily basis and provides them with a range of useful written information including policies and procedures. However, she has not yet fully established systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, so that they experience consistency in learning.

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provision

The childminder shows a good commitment to developing and improving the provision. She makes good use of information from childminding associations and the internet to keep up to date and evaluate her practice. She continually reflects on what she does and makes changes if she identifies areas for improvement. For instance, she has recently reviewed the organisation of resources to make sure children benefit from lots of variety and to further encourage their independence. She is keen to attend more local courses and continue to develop her knowledge and skills through further training in the future.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448301 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 882830 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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