Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2016 18 January 2016

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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 works well with parents and keeps them informed of their children's progress. She provides good ways for parents to support their children's learning. For example, she encourages them to share their observations of children's achievements at home, to inform planning.  The childminder plans for and assesses children regularly to help her to meet their needs well. Overall, she provides a range of interesting activities based on areas of learning which offer children suitable challenges. Children make good progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well, for example, by being calm, fair and clear about her expectations.  The childminder teaches children to behave in safe ways. For instance, she shows children how to use scissors safely as they cut paper and talks to them about road safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways to develop children's early literacy skills as well as possible.  Children do not benefit from a wide range of opportunities to learn about different aspects of the natural world.

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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

 develop more ways to support children's early literacy skills  develop further ways for children to explore and investigate nature.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's progress.  The inspector sampled some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.  The inspector interacted with the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the process to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She checks all areas of her home to help prevent accidents. The childminder is keen to improve her skills and has made significant improvements since the last inspection. She has attended training, for example, to improve the way she plans for and assesses children's progress. This had led to more effective planning and assessment. The childminder monitors her work, for example, by sharing ideas with other childminders and by evaluating the effectiveness of her practice. This helps her to identify and tackle any gaps in children's learning. She reflects on her practice regularly and has targeted plans to make ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For instance, she teaches children the names of shapes as they use shape sorters. She encourages children to count objects as they play. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore different textures and materials to develop their creative skills. She makes the most of local facilities to support children's learning further. For example, she visits local playgroups regularly where children learn to share and take turns when using resources. The childminder supports children's physical development well. She takes them on daily trips to the local park where they learn to climb, balance and to move confidently in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder takes the time to get to know children well. She motivates children to learn, for instance, by providing activities linked to their interests. The childminder values children as individuals and helps to build their confidence. She uses all opportunities to encourage children's independence. For instance, children pour their own drinks and learn to put on their coats. The childminder teaches children to take responsibility for their personal care routines and discusses the importance of good personal hygiene. She teaches children healthy habits by providing nutritious meals and by taking children outdoors for daily physical challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They operate simple technology and learn about different types of musical sounds. Children enjoy taking part in role play where they cooperate with each other and develop their imagination. Children learn valuable skills to support their learning for future use in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225719 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1057603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year, except on public bank holidays.

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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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