Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 18 February 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses effective ways to ensure all activities and outings support children's eagerness to learn.  Children make good progress because the childminder knows them very well. She considers their starting points and monitors their on-going development.  The childminder is patient, warm and encouraging. This contributes to children's positive behaviour, confidence, enjoyment and their overall well-being.  The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding, including carrying out Disclosure and Barring Service checks on all those living and working on her premises. She understands how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow to report any concerns.  The childminder assesses the environment, resources and all activities to ensure potential risks to children are minimised.  The childminder works effectively with parents, involving them in their children's

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This provision is good

learning. She discusses their developmental progress identifying their next steps in learning. This means parents can build on their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's early reading skills because she does not provide labels within the environment.  The childminder does not always promote children independence in every day routines and activities.

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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

 strengthen children's early reading skills, by helping them see, explore and use print in the environment  maximise the opportunities during every day routines and activities to enhance children's independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and the children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the parents' views from their written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She effectively supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She helps them to understand simple instructions, respond to questions and sings with them. However, the childminder does not always support children's early reading skills in their play. For example, she does not label the resource boxes to help children read where their toys belong. Children enjoy counting and number games with the childminder. For example, they recognised numbers one to five and counted the number of objects each number represents. They showed great concentration as they took part in the game. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to practise drawing and develop their creative skills. The childminder uses her assessments of children's learning to monitor their progress and identifies their changing interests very well. This helps the childminder to

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who attend. This is good

guide and shape her planning, preparing children well for their next stage in learning.

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good

The childminder obtains good information from parents about their children to help understand each child's needs. She provides a warm and welcoming environment, which helps children feel comfortable. They build secure relationships with the childminder. She sits on the floor as she interacts with children, singing songs and extending their play. She praises children's efforts, which develops their self-esteem and confidence. However, she does not use all opportunities to enhance children's independence. For example, she does not encourage children to wash their own hands or help prepare snacks. The childminder takes into account children's dietary needs. They enjoy snacks and meals that are healthy and nutritious. The childminder takes children on walks to the local park and groups. Children learn about the world around them, extend their social skills and develop their physical health. The childminder promotes children's readiness for nursery or school well.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She is committed to improving outcomes for children and her provision. The childminder attends training and takes advice from the local authority to enhance her practice. She attends update meetings with other childminders, to evaluate her practice and identify areas for improvement. For example, she has developed termly assessments, to help plan more effectively for children's next steps. The childminder monitors the effectiveness of the educational programmes, by tracking children's progress to ensure any gaps in their learning are closing. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She practises emergency evacuation with the children; they are learning how to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378494 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1008469 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder is available for work all year with the exception of bank holidays.

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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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