Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 3 November 2009

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

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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 has not ensured that she has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This is a breach of requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always organise adult-led activities to fully extend children's learning through encouraging them to find additional resources and objects.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder keeps her knowledge about current childcare practices up-to-date through attending relevant training courses. Therefore, the quality of teaching is generally good and children make steady progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care; therefore, promoting the welfare of children.  The childminder generally supports children's learning and development well because she uses effective systems to monitor their progress. Therefore, she is able to liaise with the professionals to seek further intervention for children when needed.  The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. She ensures that children have daily opportunities to play in the garden and develop their physical skills.  The childminder shares children's developmental records with professionals in other setting that children attend or move to. Therefore, ensuring that children are supported

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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

 undertake relevant training to ensure that a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is held.

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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

 review the organisation of adult-led activities to consistently extend and enhance children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure an appropriate first-aid certificate is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first-aid certificate is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning and development processes, and reviewed children's progress.  The inspector looked at the premises, toys and equipment available for children's care and learning.  The inspector looked at some documents including suitability checks and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and took into consideration parents' comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages children to engage in adult-led and child-led learning experiences. Therefore, children enjoy a good balance of play opportunities that supports their learning and development. The childminder effectively observes children during play. She talks to parents to gain information about what children can do when they start attending the setting. Consequently, she is able to plan and organise leaning activities to focus on children's interests, abilities and learning styles. As a result, children are motivated and challenged to learn. Therefore, they make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children to develop the skills needed for the next stage in their learning through a variety of activities. For example, she speaks to children in clear, simple sentences to support their communication skills and understanding.

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requires improvement

The childminder checks the environment daily and carries out risk assessments. Therefore, ensuring that she creates a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children. The childminder has not completed the required paediatric first-aid training needed for caring for young children and babies. However, she shows an understanding of how to care for children in the event of minor accidents. Children are happy, settled and form strong relationships with the childminder. She talks to parents daily which helps her to meet children's care and emotional needs. She encourages children to access the toys and play equipment independently to lead their play. Children develop confidence in managing their personal hygiene routines which helps them to learn skills in order to prepare them for school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has not met all the legal requirements because she has not undertaken paediatric first-aid training. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice and educational programmes. As a result, she is able to identify the strengths and most weaknesses to develop an improvement plan to address the areas requiring improvement. She seeks feedback from parents and observes what children enjoy doing. The childminder accesses training through the local authority and online training providers to continue to improve the quality of teaching and learning for children. For example, she has attended training to help her promote the welfare of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286586 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 925178 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Dulwich in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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