Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 20 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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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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 is friendly, calm and caring. This means children are relaxed and happy in her care and they form strong bonds.  The childminder has very good knowledge of how children learn through play and exploration. She provides a good range of resources, activities and experiences, which promotes children's learning.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, both in her home and on outings. This helps to identify hazards and minimise risks to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this to guide her already good practice. As a result, the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder encourages children to follow her house rules, and models kind and considerate behaviour. As a result, children are polite and well behaved.  The childminder actively participates in training. This enhances her practice to benefit

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This provision is good

children. For example, training on letters and sounds enables her confident teaching to support children to begin to read and write.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently take opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills to help them begin to subtract numbers.  The childminder does not fully evaluate her practice to identify precisely where she can enhance the provision for children.

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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 older children's mathematical skills to introduce subtraction as well as addition  enhance evaluation to precisely identify areas to further develop the good-quality practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed planned activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled children's records, assessments, planning and a range of other relevant documents.  The inspector toured areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder skilfully acquires information about children's interests and needs from her observations, assessments and discussions with children and their parents. This enables her to plan exciting activities that motivate children to learn. As a result, children make good progress. For example, the childminder incorporates children's interest in football into fun activities to promote learning. Children develop mathematical skills as they record scores. They practise writing their names and learn about flags from other countries to develop their understanding of the world. The childminder adeptly uses questions during play to encourage children to recall their knowledge and develop their thinking skills. They recall how they care for their seedlings, and discuss the need for a larger pot as the plant grows. The childminder introduces activities to strengthen children's physical development. Children enjoy cookery activities, crumbling mixture in

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who attend. This is good

between their fingers, or building dens using clips that they pinch open to hold material together. These activities strengthen children's small muscles to enable them to hold tools effectively, such as pens for writing.

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good

The childminder meets children's physical and emotional well-being well. They enjoy the benefits of fresh air and regular exercise. Children participate in daily activities outdoors in local parks and on outings to places of interest. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. Children are able to choose their toys from well- organised, accessible resources that are clearly identifiable in pictures and words. This help children prepare well for school and the next stage in their learning. Children are confident and display pride in their achievements. The childminder promotes this by consistent praise and encouragement, and by using attractive displays of children's photos and artwork. Children learn how to keep healthy and safe. They discuss the importance of healthy food and learn how to brush their teeth after eating. Children join in with regular fire drills and recall their knowledge of road safety routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe, and treats this as a priority. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse or neglect and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and other settings children attend. This promotes good continuity of care and learning to meet children's needs successfully. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals to enhance her knowledge. For example, she welcomes guidance from local authority advisors and attends training courses in person and online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308398 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 812875 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She lives in a second floor flat with lift access. The childminder operates flexible hours for the majority of the year, except for family 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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