Childminder EY416498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 23 June 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 wide range of appropriate toys and resources that are easily accessible to engage the children and extend their play and learning. For example, children remain active and motivated as they explore different musical instruments and practise their early writing skills.  The childminder and her assistant build strong bonds with children and interact with them in a caring and positive way. They act as good role models and children behave well. They are happy, confident and ready to learn.  The childminder and her assistant work closely together with parents and relevant professionals to ensure they meet children's needs and plan effectively for their individual learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. For example, they carry out daily risk assessments, checking and minimising potential hazards to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of the routine to support children who prefer to learn outdoors.  On occasion, the childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to promote children's independence during daily tasks and hygiene routines.

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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

 improve the use of routines to support children who learn best outdoors  help children develop further their independence and skills in managing tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, and sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the parents to take their views on the day of the inspection.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how she evaluates her provision and drives improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident of what to do if they have concerns about a child in their care. They have attended training on child protection to enhance their knowledge and understanding further. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and has identified targets for improvement. She is proactive in seeking training to benefit children and their families. For example, she has made positive changes to the physical environment to make it more inviting and welcoming. The childminder provides a thorough induction for her assistant to promote a consistent approach, and effectively monitors her assistant's practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder uses her good understanding of how children learn and builds on the things they enjoy and can do. For example, when she observed that children enjoyed playing with shaving foam, she extended this and added powder paint and glitter to enhance their experience. Younger children's love for big cars and trucks is promoted to keep them occupied and highly motivated. The childminder completes regular written and photographic observation of children's learning and shares these with parents. She monitors and tracks children's progress accurately to help her plan good activities. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she talks to them constantly and teaches them to say words correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles and follows well-established hygiene practices. For example, she ensures children have plenty to drink throughout the day and takes them to local parks and toddler groups for physical play. The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour and makes her expectations clear to children. For example, she has devised 'house rules' so children understand how to behave appropriately. Children play cooperatively, share and take turns. The childminder places strong emphasis on helping children to learn about, and respect, the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children feel included, which has a positive impact on their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become confident speakers and feel comfortable when expressing their needs to the childminder and her assistant. They are eager to learn and show they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children make good progress and learn the key skills for the next stage in their learning or the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416498 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 832353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except on bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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