Ceesay, Dewi Aida

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 6 July 2010

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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 make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to plan interesting activities to help children achieve their next steps for learning.  The childminder responds well to children's interests and ideas, and keeps them fully involved in their play. She encourages them to explore, investigate and use their imaginations and creativity freely.  The childminder monitors children's safety and welfare efficiently to help keep them from harm. She uses fun activities and practical guidance to help children learn about potential hazards and how to keep themselves safe in her home and on outings.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision successfully through reflection, self-evaluation and obtaining the views of parents. She prioritises areas for development and training needs to drive continuous improvements to the quality of her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunity to complete some simple tasks for themselves to promote their independence further still.  The childminder does not always encourage children to extend their mathematical skills, for example, by counting or using number language in their play.

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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 opportunities for children to complete simple tasks for themselves  strengthen further children's understanding of numbers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to promote children's welfare. This includes how to respond in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder has completed a childcare qualification and attends training and meetings with other professionals to continually update her knowledge and skills. She uses what she has learnt to make improvements for the benefit of children. For example, she has developed the organisation of play space and toys to promote children's independent play further still.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her training and good teaching skills to provide a wide range of activities that capture children's interest and engage them well. She successfully promotes children's communication and language skills in many ways. For example, she asks them challenging questions and instigates much discussion. The childminder fully involves children in reading activities in which children are keen to share their views, ideas and feelings. She promotes children's language and literacy effectively. For example, she uses every opportunity to teach children new sounds, letters and words as they progress. Children are motivated to explore and learn, and remain absorbed in play for long periods. The childminder works closely with other settings children attend and keeps parents well- informed of their children's progress, to promote children's care and learning consistently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents from the start to meet children's care routines and needs consistently. She helps children feel safe and secure through her close support. For instance, she ensures children can find their own special comforters when needed. The childminder encourages children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour through her kind and gentle manner and consistent messages. She teaches children to respect one another, listen to the views of others and to show good manners. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides regular outdoor play, physical activities and nutritious meals, and teaches children good personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They develop good self-confidence and the skills required for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385307 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 829941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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