Childminder EY375026

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 25 November 2008

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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 benefit from interesting and stimulating experiences that engage them and build on their interests. Teaching is good. The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and children make good progress.  The childminder interacts skilfully and sensitively with children to develop their self- esteem, social and communication skills. The childminder is calm, attentive and encouraging which promotes children's well-being effectively.  The childminder regularly takes children out into the community. She teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps them to develop an awareness of different people and diverse ways of life.  The childminder shares information about children's interests and development needs with parents effectively to support children's learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and plans for future development well. She

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This provision is good

seeks the views of parents and takes their suggestions for improvement into account when making changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's early mathematical skills, for example, to categorise objects according to properties such as shape or size.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to categorise objects according to properties such as shape or size, to extend their mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments on questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures effectively to help protect children from harm. The childminder accesses professional development that helps her to develop her skills. She uses her knowledge to improve outcomes for children. The childminder is committed to continually improving. For example, she has completed a level 3 qualification since her previous inspection. The childminder carefully observes, assesses and tracks children's progress. She ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified, so that any additional support can be provided. Parents' comments in questionnaires are positive. They say their children are happy, safe and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging activities that promote their individual learning. Observations and assessments of children's learning are effective and show the development they make. The childminder follows the children's lead and supports their interests. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. She encourages children to develop early writing skills, for example, as they make marks in a variety of different media. Children particularly enjoy listening to stories as the childminder brings them to life using props such as boomerangs, Chinese lanterns and animals. The childminder plays alongside children and uses appropriate questions and explanations to help their understanding. This supports children's language development well. They sing happily to themselves as they play and giggle excitedly when the childminder joins in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder helps them to understand the importance of being polite and using good manners. Children enjoy helping with simple tasks, such as setting up and clearing away snacks. They respond well to the childminder's praise and show pride in their achievements. Children develop physical skills as they throw and catch balloons and they use equipment at local parks. The childminder supports children to develop good personal hygiene routines and understand the importance of a healthy balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving onto school. She encourages them to be independent and make choices, which helps build their confidence and self-esteem. Children concentrate well as they sound out words and letters. They use fine motor skills to manipulate playdough with tools. Children confidently count items as they play, for example, when exploring Russian dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375026 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 838149 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Streatham Vale area, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three and four years. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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Telephone number

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