Childminder EY257705

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 16 January 2012

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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 has a good attitude to developing her knowledge, such as by attending courses. Following recent training, she has implemented new ideas to encourage closer partnerships with parents, which has had a positive impact on extending children's learning.  The childminder uses her detailed observations effectively to plan a broad and balanced range of activities. She makes good use of assessment to monitor children's achievements. Children make good progress in their learning.  Generally, the childminder promotes children's communication and language well. Children show good listening skills and understanding as they follow her instructions.  Children form strong attachments with the caring childminder. She routinely praises their efforts to build their self-esteem. Children confidently try to complete tasks for themselves, such as putting on their shoes and chopping food for mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to discuss their thoughts and ideas, to extend their thinking and language skills. For instance, she sometimes asks children questions that require one-word answers.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children's early writing skills during their self-chosen 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

 strengthen the opportunities for children to develop their own ideas in response to questions to further develop their thinking and speaking skills  provide more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and viewed the available play areas and resources.  The inspector took account of the views of children and their parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including training certificates, children's learning records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended relevant child protection training, and has a good knowledge of how to identify and refer any concerns about a children's welfare. She reflects accurately on the quality of her care and service, and implements improvements. For example, to provide more learning experiences that support children's physical development, the childminder has purchased additional equipment, such as scooters and a slide. She works well in partnership with parents and routinely keeps them informed of children's progress, to enable consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children to plan activities that they will find interesting. For instance, she sets out a dinosaur-themed game and dinosaur toys among shredded card, to engage children in different learning experiences. The childminder is a good role model, and routinely gives children praise and encouragement. This helps to boost children's confidence. For instance, she encourages children to have a go at blowing bubbles and praises them when they persist and finally succeed. The childminder reads stories to children and effectively encourages them to participate, such as by asking them to identify the repeated phrases and rhyming words. Children thoroughly enjoy these experiences and develop a positive attitude towards learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a secure and comfortable environment, in which children feel confident to explore. She helps children develop the social skills they need to form friendships. For example, she takes them to community groups so they can meet other children and prompts them to think about what present they can make for their absent friends. The childminder sets clear boundaries and uses consistent, gentle reminders to help children know what is acceptable. For instance, she explains that they might trip over toys that they leave in the middle of the floor, which helps them learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides them with well-balanced meals and snacks, and involves children in the preparation of these. Children enjoy being outdoors, and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points, in preparation for their move to school. Children are well motivated and take pride in their achievements. They learn about numbers and counting during their play and daily routines, such as by counting as they climb steps together. This contributes towards children's good mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257705 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 833127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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