Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 11 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 warm, nurturing relationships with the children. She meets their care needs well and supports children to independently manage their hygiene needs.  The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents and involves them well in their children's learning. She supports parents to help their children make progress in the home environment.  The childminder has developed effective ways to evaluate her provision and seeks the views of parents, children and her assistants, to prioritise improvements.  The childminder uses a strong system of observation, monitoring and assessment which shows the good progress children make. She plans activities based on children's interests and provides challenging activities which cover all areas of learning.  Children learn to celebrate and be accepting of the differences between the people around them. For example, they celebrate a range of festivals and learn to understand

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This provision is good

that there are many different languages in the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The children do not have consistent opportunities to explore natural resources and textures, to help them develop a better understanding of the world.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to help younger children understand how to behave positively towards others in different situations.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore different textures and natural materials, to help them learn more about the world around them  develop further ways to support young children's understanding of positive behaviour to help them learn how to interact well with others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during different activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and evidence of self-evaluation.  The inspector took account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role well and ensures her assistants understand policies and procedures to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of signs and symptoms which may indicate a concern regarding a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants ensure the premises remain safe for the children. For example, they conduct daily checks and teach children about how to stay safe in the event of an emergency. The childminder has ensured that her assistants are suitably qualified and that their suitability has been checked in order to work with children. She is committed to professional development and monitors the performance of her assistants and the provision well. For example, they all develop their knowledge and skills in different ways to improve practice. They also share what they feel is working well within the setting. The childminder monitors the assistants and helps them to improve their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

teaching abilities to benefit the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a range of engaging activities within a stimulating environment. The childminder skilfully encourages children's language development and acquisition of new words. For example, she repeats and models words and phrases, and extends children's ideas by asking interesting questions. Children are confident with the childminder and are motivated to learn; for instance, as they pretend to be the teacher. The childminder supports children to gain skills they need for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move to school. She also supports children's emotional well-being, to help them feel safe and ready to learn. The childminder liaises well with the local school that the children attend, to provide continuity of care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to gain independence in their learning and to freely choose their preferred activities. She understands how children learn and knows each child and their interests well. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy meals and try new foods while in her care. Children behave well overall and the childminder encourages them to share their toys and resources. Age-appropriate disputes are resolved quickly by the childminder. Older children make positive relationships with others and the younger children enjoy their company.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and motivated learners. They develop good levels of physical and emotional well-being. All children make good progress over time, including those who are from minority groups. They enjoy learning experiences outside of the home, such as trips to the zoo, farm and play centres.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367789 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1054654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She works with four assistants at different times throughout the week. Three of the assistants hold appropriate qualifications 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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