Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 21 February 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have appropriate arrangements to ensure that she is able to meet the required adult to child ratio when her assistant is not available to work with her.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to increase children's vocabularies.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents that suitably help her meet children's needs and prepare them for their future move to school.  The childminder implements individual planning to meet the needs and interests of children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the number of children cared for at any one time does not exceed that permitted.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to develop independence in their self-care  build on children's interest in activities by introducing relevant new words to extend their vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children as they played, and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding, including the toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a parent to gain their views.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and a selection of policies.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children make suitable progress because the childminder provides them with an appropriate range of activities that relate to the areas of learning. The childminder implements individual planning in order to meet the needs of children. Activities are accessible and suitable for the range of age groups that attend. Children independently choose what they play with. Younger children enjoy drawing activities in the highchair, singing songs and listening to stories with older children on the carpet. As a result, younger children become involved with children in different age groups. The childminder appropriately extends children's progress through revisiting past experiences. For example, older children engage in catching magnetic fish in the bowl of water because of their recent visit to an aquarium. Although, this is interesting for the children, the childminder does not always use effective language to teach them new words.

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requires improvement

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are happy and confident as they move around the main room freely. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the premises to ensure children are kept safe. She takes children to groups in the local area to build their confidence and social skills, in addition to gaining exercise and fresh air. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. She encourages all children to serve their own snacks but does not extend this good support for children's independence during lunch times.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder works with an assistant; however, during the inspection the assistant was not present due to sickness. As a result, the childminder was caring for too many children in the early years age range. The childminder managed the situation effectively and there was no direct impact on children's safety. However, the childminder is unaware of the requirement relating to the number of children she may care for in regard to specific age groups. This demonstrates that she lacks a fully robust understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and is familiar with the correct procedures to safeguard children from harm. The childminder appropriately shares policies and procedures with parents to encourage positive partnerships. The childminder has good arrangements to support the ongoing professional development of her assistant. They work together to evaluate their provision and identify

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367789 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 815558 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth.

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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

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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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