Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 25 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's learning and development effectively. She provides children with easy access to a range of well-planned activities and resources that meet their learning needs. She helps children learn that they differ from one another.  The childminder implements effective planning to meet the needs and interests of children by providing exciting play experiences for children that build on what they already know.  The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents and outside professionals that help her meet children's needs effectively.  The childminder keeps up to date with her professional development through regular training, which helps her to improve what she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seize opportunities to develop children's independence as well as possible in preparation for the next stage of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their independence through taking on small suitable tasks and responsibilities whenever possible, including at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding, including the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector observed the children as they played, and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she works with parents, how she promotes children's understanding of the wider world, her methods of assessing children's progress, and the ways in which she plans to improve her provision.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder of children's play.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to choose what they want to play with so they enjoy their activities. The childminder plans stimulating weekly activities around the children's interests. She works very closely with parents and health professionals in order to meet the needs of children. Consequently, parents share and make contributions to children's learning and achievements consistently. The childminder provides opportunities for children to revisit their experiences, which helps to reinforce their learning. For example, children remember a fire engine sticking activity and want to repeat this when the childminder reads a story about a fire engine. The childminder supports children's communication skills through her own good use of language and the introduction of new words. She often asks children questions so they practise using these. The childminder teaches children to count during

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who attend. This is good

their play, such as counting candles on a playdough birthday cake. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, but sometimes misses chances to encourage children to take on tasks, such as helping to get ready for mealtimes.

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good

The childminder's home is safe, warm and welcoming. Children feel safe and secure when with her. They feel confident to move around freely to see what is on offer. The childminder does not have access to a garden; however, she attends suitable facilities in the locality daily, such as children's centres and the local park to make sure children have exercise and fresh air. These outings help children to meet and socialise with other children, so they learn to cooperate. The childminder knows the children very well. She has good relationships with them, and motivates and encourages children well. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles and maintains their good health.

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provision is good

The childminder understand the requirements of her childminding role. She safeguards children well. The childminder actively enhances her professional development. She undertakes regular, relevant training aimed at improving her teaching. For example, attending a course about children's literacy has helped her prepare children better for their eventual move to school. The childminder shares policies and procedures with parents so they know her methods and expectations and can take a similar approach. This aids consistency between home and the childminder's setting. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and uses parents' views to help her do so. She targets what she needs to do to improve the provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425404 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 845352 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her adult daughter, who is also her assistant. The childminder's home is on the fourth floor in a block of purpose-built flats with lift access.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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