Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/01/2015 18/03/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Met 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 implements well-maintained policies and procedures to support children's safety and well-being.  The childminder provides a wide range of purposeful activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training and she is fully aware of her role and responsibilities to protect children.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. This helps children to form secure attachments and develop positive relationships.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around her home, 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 viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's records and documents, including policies and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and four children on the third floor of a block of flats with lift access, in Brixton, within the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder uses the ground floor of her home for childminding. There is a fully enclosed balcony available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for two children in the early years age group.

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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills by providing more labels and words around the environment.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She provides a wide variety of stimulating and interesting activities that engage children and motivate them to learn. As a result, they are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder completes precise assessments of children. She uses these to plan challenging activities for children's next stage in learning. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and shares ideas of activities they can use to extend their children's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder regularly takes children to different toddler groups. They enjoy a variety of creative activities and mix with other children to help to promote their social skills. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn songs in both English and their home language to support their communication skills. Children sing along with the childminder with great enthusiasm to their favourite action rhymes. However, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to extend their understanding that print carries meaning. For example, she has not labelled storage boxes to help children to identify where things belong to develop their literacy skills. Children are gaining good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder provides blocks for counting, number puzzles and sings number songs to support children's mathematical development. Children develop good problem solving skills, they use shape sorters to

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who attend

match shapes, such as triangle, circle and square.

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

The childminder records information from parents about their children's individual needs. She visits children in their own home at the start of a placement to learn about their home environment. This helps to make sure the childminder matches the children's home routines to ensure they benefit from consistency of care. The childminder divides her time well between the children to ensure they are happy and enjoy their time with her. Consequently, children form close bonds with the childminder. The childminder provides clear explanations about what is acceptable behaviour. For example, she reminds the children to share and take turns when using play materials. As a result, children behave well and enjoy each other's company.

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

The childminder provides a wide-range of resources and arranges them well to promote children's independence. Consequently, children confidently help themselves to the good quality play materials and initiate their own activities. The childminder promotes children's awareness of safety well. For example, she discusses road safety with children on outings. Children practise regular fire drills with the childminder, which helps to reinforce their understanding of how to keep safe. Children develop good personal-care skills. For example, they put on their own shoes and coats, eat their meals independently and wash their own hands. Therefore, the children are learning important skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning or school.

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

The childminder supports children's physical development well. She takes children to various parks and makes good use of her balcony for outdoor play. Children practise balancing on climbing frames, use slides and swings and enjoy ball games. These activities help to support children's understanding of the importance of physical exercise. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the importance of a healthy diet. She encourages children to drink plenty of water and to help themselves to nutritious snacks. This helps children to develop a healthy life style.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements comprehensive policies and procedures to promote the welfare, care and learning of the children. The childminder has safeguarding procedures in place to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She regularly updates her child protection knowledge through attending training. This helps to support children's ongoing welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments to minimise or remove hazards in her home and on outings. She uses appropriate safety equipment to help keep children safe.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder regularly monitors her practice. This ensures that she continually helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has successfully completed the actions from her last inspection to drive improvement. She attends training courses, which helps her to improve learning outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder gives parents detailed information about their children on a daily basis. This helps to promote consistency of care and to promote learning at home. The childminder shares photographs with parents so they can see what activities their children have enjoyed. She encourages parents to share their views about the service she provides. Parents' responses show that they are happy with the care and the learning that their children receive.

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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 EY387352 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 946180 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2

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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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