Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/11/2014 12/05/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 Children show good levels of independence. They are happy and settled, and have a good relationship with the childminder.  Inclusive practice is well established and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure she meets the children's individual needs effectively.  Children enjoy and learn from a wide range of purposeful activities, planned by the childminder.  The childminder has very good settling-in procedures, so children are secure and happy from an early stage.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around the setting, which means she occasionally misses opportunities to enhance children's early reading skills.

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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 inspector spoke to parents during the inspection to gain their feedback about the setting.  The inspector sampled children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time with the childminder, observing her with the children she was caring for.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder, and looked at her policy.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her two children, one of whom is an adult and one who is school age, in the London Borough of Lambeth. Her home is close to parks, schools and local transport links. All areas of the childminder's home, except her bedroom, are used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has four children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group.

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

 enhance children's early reading skills and enable them to identify resources independently, for example, by providing more labels and words around the environment.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their development because the childminder has a strong focus on promoting good outcomes, ensuring children are ready for the next stage of their learning, for example, going to school. She plans her week effectively so that children can take part in a wide range of activities and experiences that promote all areas of their development. The childminder ensures that children have the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning. She achieves this well through effective use of observations and assessments. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to an initial assessment of their children. This gives the childminder a good knowledge of each child's developmental needs and starting points when they first attending the setting.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's social development well. Children sit together at meal times. The childminder encourages the children to talk to each other about their day at school and children enjoy a number of group games. These activities help children form positive relationships. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She provides good support with homework. For example, she encourages children to talk about the tasks they have to complete for school. This encourages them to initiate discussions and promote their language skills. However, the childminder does not make the most of displaying pictures and labels; for example, to help children recognise connections between objects and their names. Therefore, she does not take every opportunity to help children develop the skills they need for early reading. Children are gaining good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder provides number games to

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who attend

support children's mathematical development. Children can count up to 20 and beyond, and are beginning to recognise different shapes. Children are beginning to learn how numbers can be used in different ways. For example, through playing number games and learning how to tell the time.

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

The childminder makes sure she has a good understanding about children's individual needs through gathering relevant information from parents. For example, she finds out about children's favourite toys and activities and what stage children are in their development. This enables her to help children settle in her care at their own pace and care for them in line with their specific needs. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, which she regularly reviews to keep children safe in her home and on outings. The childminder successfully supports children's developing understanding of dangers and how to stay safe. For example, she has regular discussions with children to help to become familiar with emergency evacuation procedures. Children are learning the importance of following road safety rules on their journey to and from school. Children behave well and the childminder supports this

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

through encouraging children to talk about their feelings. The childminder gives children stickers when they achieve something new in their learning. This helps to build their self- esteem and confidence.

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

Children's growing independence is greatly encouraged through them being able to help themselves to a stimulating range of play materials. The childminder stores resources in cupboards and shelves that are easy to reach. The childminder reinforces the importance of a healthy diet through discussions with the children about foods that are good for them. She talks to children about different fruits and vegetables, and what they provide to promote good health. This helps children develop healthy eating habits. Children understand that they need to wash their hands before meal times to prevent germs. They go to the bathroom independently and manage their own personal needs well. Children develop good self-help skills as they dress themselves and do up their own shoe laces. Children are greatly encouraged by the childminder to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children regularly go parks so they can run around in open spaces. They visit indoor adventure

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

play areas in the school holidays. This gives them good opportunities to take part in wall climbing, use zip wires, slides, and to play in ball pits and soft play areas.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder maintains comprehensive records, policies and procedures, which she uses to support her practice. The childminder regularly reviews her safeguarding knowledge through attending training. This makes sure she has up-to-date child protection procedures in place to follow, to report concerns.

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provision

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, to ensure that children receive the support they need. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis, to share their children's achievements. She gives them a detailed account of their children's day and activities they took part in. Parents have commented that they are very pleased at how well their children have settled in the childminder's care. They appreciate that the childminder finds out what their children are learning at school and supports them with their homework. The childminder has developed a good partnership with the school that her minded children attend, to ensure continuity in children's learning.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She regularly monitors children's progress to ensure that they continue to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder evaluates her practice on an ongoing basis and has addressed all actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. She is keen to attend further training courses, to support her in her role as a childminder and to improve learning opportunities for children.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY316790 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 815041 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 4

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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