Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 23 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy and settle easily in the care of the childminder and her co- childminder. Children are confident and emotionally secure.  The childminder has a good understanding of the children's stages of development. She monitors children's progress effectively to identify their next steps in learning and to provide further challenging activities. All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children benefit from regular outings and daily access to fresh air and exercise. This, along with nutritious meals and snacks, helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles.  The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity of care. She gives regular feedback to parents about their children's routines and developmental progress. This helps them to support their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and practises the fire evacuation

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This provision is good

procedure with the children. This helps to keep children safe.  The childminder attends training and carries out her own research to extend and develop her knowledge. She is committed to developing her service further in order to promote good outcomes for children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, there are too many toys out and the available floor space restricts children's ability to spread out during their play.  Children are not always able to access the wide range of books available to them to support their interest in stories.

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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 book areas to improve children's access to the wide range available to develop their interest in stories further  review the layout of the environment and resources to provide children with plenty of space to engage in activities of their choosing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all areas of the house used by the children.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and procedures and children's progress records.  The inspector considered feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very reflective and seeks the views of parents and other professionals to help evaluate her setting and identify areas for improvement. This helps to maintain the good quality of teaching and raise outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with new information and knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. This helps to keep children and families safe. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and uses training to develop her practice further. She understands the need to work with professionals and other settings that children attend in order to provide consistency of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a wide variety of resources and activities. For example, children enjoy using tools and their hands to explore spaghetti, mud and water to extend their physical development. The childminder shows an understanding of when to join in to extend children's play, following their interests successfully. For example, children's interest in balancing balls on their heads leads to singing a selection of action songs. The childminder promotes children's language effectively. Children have many opportunities to learn new words through their interactions with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and families. She offers regular praise to children and sensitively reminds them of the need to share and take turns. This helps children to understand the rules of the setting and to behave well. The childminder is a good role model. Children learn how to be kind and gentle to each other. This helps them to respect each other and to develop a strong sense of well-being. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and helps children to learn how to manage their own self-care. She encourages children's independence during play that helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. This helps to prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335753 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1017071 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder works with her sister, who is also a registered childminder.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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