Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/07/2014 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 is caring and supportive. This enables children to feel settled and secure in her care.  The childminder offers children a broad range of motivating and fun activities. This promotes children's learning well through play.  The childminder involves parents in their children's learning and development. The childminder exchanges information with parents on a daily basis.  The childminder observes the children and completes regular observations to monitor their progress. She also identifies and plans for children's future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The resources in the garden do not include those which encourage children to observe numbers and letters. Therefore, the childminder does not consistently promote children's early mathematical and literacy skills in this environment.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 majority of the inspection was spent observing the childminder's practice and her interaction with the children. The inspector observed the children playing indoors, in the garden and during lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning journals and other relevant paperwork.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke with the childminder, and the children, at appropriate times.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth, with her partner and their son, who is in the early years age range. All of the childminder's home, apart from her bedroom, is used for childminding purposes. There is a communal garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. There is one child on roll.

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

 provide further opportunities for children to see, and take note of, numbers and letters outdoors, to promote their early mathematical and literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities, some of which are adult- directed. She knows the children well and bases the activities on their individual interests. As children play she observes what they do, she interacts with them and uses the information to inform her planning for each child's future learning. This means that children make good progress and are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder also works well with parents from the beginning of the placement. She obtains information from parents about their child's individual needs, abilities and interests. This provides the childminder with a starting point, and enables her to plan and provide activities and resources that engage and motivate children. As a result, children soon settle and enjoy being in her care.

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who attend

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress towards the early learning goals. She plans fun activities, learning experiences and trips that are focused on meeting the identified learning priorities for each child. For example, she supports children's personal, social and emotional development, as she organises a teddy bears picnic. The children sit on a blanket with their favourite soft toy. They then help themselves to cups, saucers and pretend food from the role-play area. Young children enjoy imitating real life experiences, for example, as they pretend to prepare a cup of tea for a visitor. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills, because she asks useful questions and listens intently to children's responses. The childminder engages in fun games with the children. For instance, she blows a whistle which imitates the sound of an owl. The children then use torches to search for a toy

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who attend

owl. They squeal in delight as they search from room to room. These experiences encourage children to explore and develop their imaginations.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's understanding of numbers as she sings number songs with them. She also counts out fruit onto the children's plates at mealtimes. Letters and numbers are also displayed in her home in the form of posters. However, the childminder provides fewer opportunities for children to observe numbers and letters outdoors. This means she does not fully promote their literacy and mathematical skills in this environment. Children enjoy outdoor play. The childminder effectively promotes their physical development and understanding of the world around them. For example, children are able to engage in water play and then recycle the water, to water the plants. Children become fascinated as they discover snails in the garden. The childminder encourages children to pick up the snails gently and place them carefully onto leaves. As a result of the childminder's effective teaching, children become active and independent

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who attend

learners in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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

The childminder is friendly, warm and caring. Her home and the communal garden are both clean and well maintained. As a result, she provides a homely environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and security. In addition, children form good emotional attachments to the childminder. Consequently, children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. They actively approach her for support and respond affectionately towards her.

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

The childminder supports children's behaviour in a positive manner. She praises children for their achievements. This raises children's confidence and self-esteem. If conflicts do occur, she deals with these in a sensitive way. For instance, she reminds children about sharing. This approach teaches children the benefits of considering the feelings of others. Also this helps children to be well prepared to share and take turns when moving on to nursery or school.

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

The childminder helps young children to start developing a good awareness of the need to be healthy. She makes good use of everyday routines to teach the children about health and to promote their independence. For instance, children are encouraged to put on their shoes as the get ready to go out and play in the garden. At lunch time, she encourages children feed themselves. Children enjoy home-cooked meals, such as vegetable lasagne, which she serves with slices of cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Children also enjoy fresh fruit, such as mangoes and raspberries. Outdoor play is a firm favourite, because children benefit from visits to local parks and are able to play in the communal garden. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to enhance their physical skills, for example, this is evident as they aim to throw balls into the basket ball hoop.

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

The childminder effectively uses regular opportunities to teach the children how to keep themselves safe. They practise the emergency evacuation procedure, which helps them learn how to leave the premises safely in the event of an emergency. Children benefit from the good range of resources that the childminder provides and the way in which she makes these available. Children are able to make independent choices from the toys which are available in baskets and containers. This enables them to initiate their own play and learning. As a result, children become independent learners in preparation for the next stage in their education. The childminder has a varied selection of toys and resources.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Through discussion, she demonstrates an awareness of the procedures to follow regarding any concerns about children's care and welfare, including how to report concerns. She has a well-written safeguarding policy that is shared with parents, so they can be aware of her responsibilities. She successfully maintains all the required documents to help promote children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder undertakes comprehensive risk assessments for her home, the communal garden and any outings, so that hazards to children's safety are minimised. Her thoroughness means that children play in safe, clean and suitable environments.

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provision

The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. Her regular conversations with parents keep them well informed of their child's development, well- being and progress. Parents are also invited to view their child's learning journals, which keeps them well informed of their child's achievements. Since registration, the childminder has worked hard to develop and improve her childminding service, and has attended a number of courses. She has started to evaluate the overall effectiveness of her service and is keen to develop her knowledge and skills, in order to improve outcomes for children. Overall, children are making good progress and are developing within the expectations for their age range.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY471165 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 947908 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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