Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 14 October 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 develop a close attachment to the childminder. They settle quickly, feel safe and secure in the welcoming home.  The childminder uses her observations, assessments and discussions with parents well to plan a broad range of activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. They share information about children's learning and achievements, which contributes to meeting children's needs successfully and improving outcomes.  The childminder constantly interacts and talks with the children as they play. This supports children's communication and helps them develop the skills they need for their future learning.  The childminder provides a range of healthy foods and snacks. Children enjoy regular trips to outdoor places, which helps them to develop good physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify her strengths and areas for development, she does not regularly seek the views of parents on all aspects of her provision.  Occasionally the childminder does not use the correct nouns when she repeats words back to the children, to make sure that they learn how they should sound.

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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

 provide more opportunities for parents to give feedback on all aspects of the provision to further drive improvement  help children learn the correct name for items to further support their language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's progress records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by the children and the resources available.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a clear understanding of the reporting procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She is able to recognise the signs or symptoms which may give cause for concern. She risk assesses her home and the outings they go on. She takes appropriate action to minimise any hazards and remains vigilant to ensure that children stay safe. The childminder has a good awareness of her role and responsibilities. For example, she updates her skills, shares ideas with other childminders and reads relevant information. She reflects well on her practice to improve the quality of her provision. She regularly checks on how children are progressing so that she can change her planning and activities to provide the best possible support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They enjoy the fun range of activities, which interest them and support their learning needs well. During the inspection, children enjoyed sharing books with the childminder. She introduced words such as 'big' and 'little' as they looked at the pictures and compared the sizes of the different animals. The childminder instinctively counts in routines and activities, which supports children's mathematical development. For example, she counted the bricks as they built a tower. Children respond with smiles and laughter as the childminder gives them lots of praise for their achievements. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Children are inquisitive and curious learners. They enjoy pressing buttons on toys to find out what happens and love learning about how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who is kind and caring in her approach. She meets young children's care needs effectively, which promotes their physical well-being and emotional needs successfully. For example, she quickly recognises when young children are tired, allowing them time to rest and sleep. The childminder teaches the children about how to keep themselves safe through discussion and practising routines such as road safety and the fire drill. Children make regular trips to children's groups where they meet other children. Children develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children's independence and prepares them well for the next stage in their development and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143986 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 836670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 14 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the Clapham South area of the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday all year round, apart from Christmas and bank 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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