Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children are confident and develop good social skills as they visit groups, interacting with others, learning to share and take turns.  Children's language development is good. The childminder talks to them about things that are important to them and praises children when they model words she says. This helps children to follow instructions as the childminder promotes listening skills during activities.  Children are well prepared for the next steps in learning, such as pre-school. This is because the childminder gives them time and space to be independent learners who know how to manage their own personal care needs.  When the childminder makes plans for improvements she acts on them, continuously improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to build on children's interest in sensory experiences, such as water play.  The childminder has started to think about using tools to monitor the progress of groups of children. However, as this is in its infancy she is not yet using this information to enable children to make rapid progress in their 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

 enable children to participate in and enjoy more activities to stimulate their senses  enhance monitoring of the progress of groups of children and use the information gained to further raise the good quality of teaching to consistently help all children to make rapid improvement in their learning from their starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works closely with parents and carers, involving them in their children's learning. They work together to devise individual learning plans for each child. This has a positive effect on learning as children receive support at home and the setting, working towards shared goals. The childminder understands how children learn. She lets them lead their play but offers good support, extending on learning through modelling play, making suggestions and asking questions that help children to think about what they are doing. Toys and resources are easily accessible and offer a variety of learning. The childminder encourages children's love of books and they enjoy sharing stories. Children develop good mathematical understanding as the childminder introduces it into play. The childminder uses observations and what she knows about children to provide activities that promote learning for all. She knows what children enjoy playing with and, for the majority of time,

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who attend. This is good

makes sure those toys are available. For example, children bang on different toys, exploring the sounds that they make, after the childminder observed an interest in music.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure that she meets children's care needs. She follows children's routines, which helps them to settle quickly with her. Reminders of home, such as photographs of siblings, help in this process too. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle and children learn to understand the importance of a healthy diet and good hygiene routines. Children feel safe and secure with the childminder who is caring and supportive. Children share how they are feeling, knowing that they will be listened to and supported to work through their emotions.

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provision is good

Children play in a safe and secure environment. Thorough risk assessments help the childminder to ensure this is the case. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children, which promotes children's welfare effectively. The childminder values the views of parents and carers in improving her practice, acting on any suggestions. This enables her to target key areas for development to improve her setting. The childminder uses training to support her as a childminder, thinking about what will add to her knowledge and understanding and be beneficial to children and their families. Children's developmental progress is shared with new settings they attend so that learning is continuous. Overall parents and carers feel involved and pleased that their children are learning while having fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411863 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 725159 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Oval, in London, in a second floor flat. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare. The setting is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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