David, Lorna

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 9 May 2011

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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

 The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She has a good selection of toys and resources that help children remain engaged in play. Children become active and creative learners, and they make good progress.  The childminder is a good role model. She treats children with kindness and respect. Children develop strong relationships, settle quickly and become confident learners.  The childminder successfully helps children to develop their language skills. For example, she repeats key words, models longer sentences and reads stories with children.  The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend to help promote continuity of care. For example, she shares information and resources with them.  The childminder uses her good knowledge to promote children's safety and welfare at all times. For example, she supervises children well and teaches them to manage risks

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of the learning areas does not always make it easy for children to fully explore their ideas and imaginations as they play.  The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to gather parents' contributions and views about their children's 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

 review the organisation of the learning areas to make it easier for children to fully explore their ideas and imaginations as they play  build on the opportunities for parents to contribute towards children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role, including how she evaluates her provision and drives improvements.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and children's learning journals.  The inspector read parents' questionnaires and letters.  The inspector toured the premises used for childminding and checked the suitability of toys and resources.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She has recently completed training on child protection to further extend her strong skills and knowledge to benefit children and their families. Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder works well with them and offers sound advice and support. Parents appreciate this and state that they are 'happy with the service' they receive. The childminder is keen to improve her practice. For example, she is in the process of completing a self-evaluation form and works with other professionals to raise standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to promote key skills, including early writing. For example, children enjoy drawing and they experiment with different writing tools. Children develop good problem-solving skills. For example, they learn about shapes and are challenged to count different items as they play. Children have a wonderful time counting things that are significant to them, such as cars and trains. The childminder skilfully builds on what children already know and can do to help with her planning and assessments. She uses this information effectively to identify children's next steps in learning and plan activities that help them make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's welfare is promoted well and children form close bonds with the childminder. She is warm and gentle with them and has high expectations of what they can achieve in their learning and behaviour. Children are very sociable, behave well and become independent. Children respond very well to the childminder's praise and encouragement. For example, comments such as 'Well done' and 'Wow, let's do it again' motivate children to persevere and learn. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder offers nutritious snacks to help them make healthy food choices and takes them out regularly for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are keen learners and respond well to the childminder's support in their play; for example, when she gives them small tasks such as 'finding something green'. Interesting discussions, for example, about 'traffic jams' ignite children's interest in vehicles and extend their general knowledge. Children learn key skills to complement their learning elsewhere and prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143886 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 841631 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except on bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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