Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 6 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses information she gains from observations and assessments well to plan relevant next steps in their learning. This helps them make good progress.  Children form good relationships and have a strong emotional bond with the childminder because she provides a welcoming environment. Therefore, they are happy and confident to explore their surroundings.  The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement to build children's self-esteem and confidence.  Children use all areas of the environment. This means they benefit from fresh air and exercise that effectively promotes their physical well-being.  The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal needs and hygiene so they are prepared for their move to school.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She

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This provision is good

knows the signs and symptoms that cause concerns about a child's welfare and the appropriate child protection procedures to follow. This helps keep children safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to see and understand that the printed word carries meaning across all areas of the environment.  The childminder misses some opportunities during the day, such as mealtimes, to allow children to do more things for themselves.

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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

 extend children's early reading skills with more varied opportunities for them to see that print carries meaning, in all areas of the environment  encourage children further to do more things for themselves to consistently promote their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector toured all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including suitability checks and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She adapts her environment to suit individual interests, and to motivate and challenge children in their learning. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills and promote their physical development. These are important skills for future learning. Children enjoy listening to stories and the childminder pauses at appropriate times so they have opportunities to provide their own ideas. This builds children's confidence and their communication and language skills. The childminder shares regular information with parents and other early years providers where children attend to provide consistency in learning.

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good

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment. This helps children progress in all areas of learning. Children play cooperatively and interact well with each other. This means they learn to value and accept each other's differences. The childminder displays photographs of children and their activities, which promotes their sense of belonging. She talks to children about keeping safe outside of the setting. This helps them learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. Children talk enthusiastically about their move to school as the childminder prepares them well for their next stage in learning. The childminder provides healthy options at mealtimes and talks to the children about the benefit of a good diet. This helps children learn about healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder uses secure systems to monitor children's progress. Therefore, she is able to quickly identify any development gaps to provide appropriate support. The childminder completes an informative written summary of children's development between the age of two and three years. She shares this with parents so they are well informed. The childminder attends training to develop her knowledge further and build on her childcare qualification. She makes changes to her practice as a result. For example, she reviewed the storage of resources so that children were able to see what was available to them. This enables them to make their own choices more easily and keeps them interested and engaged in their learning. The childminder listens to the views of children, parents and other professionals. She uses the information well to evaluate her service and make improvements. This provides better outcomes for children. The childminder completes

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provision is good

thorough risk assessments of all areas of the environment to help minimise hazards to children. This helps keep them safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY104337 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 842483 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She is available Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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