Childminder EY312294

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 17 September 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

 Children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder. She knows the children's individual routines and personalities well. Children are happy and settled in her care and their emotional well-being is supported effectively.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to address the identified weaknesses. For example, she has developed her understanding of the learning and development requirements, and has introduced new observation and assessment systems to effectively plan for children's future learning.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's development and finds ways to involve them in their learning.  The childminder uses good communication skills to constantly engage children. Children develop good listening and speaking skills and use these well.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder

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This provision is good

provides a comfortable, caring environment where children access a range of resources and activities that challenges them and motivates them to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to support children's use of their home language in the setting.  The childminder does not make the best of opportunities to increase children's awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others in society.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to celebrate and develop their home languages  provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of their own cultures and backgrounds and those of others in the community and wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes into account the views of parents and children when identifying areas for development to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has extended her partnerships with parents to provide more consistency in children's learning and care. She closely monitors children's progress to ensure she swiftly identifies and closes any gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has procedures to assess and minimise risks to children. She has a good understanding of what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has established relationships with the local school. She regularly shares information with them to provide a continued approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead while they explore the environment and independently access toys and resources of their choice. The childminder uses information from her ongoing observations to monitor children's progress and to plan a broad range of learning opportunities, which match their interests and abilities. For example, children enjoy visiting the local farm and the childminder extends their learning by providing enjoyable and exciting activities related to this in the setting. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they use a range of tools in the sand to make pretend cakes and demonstrate good imagination as they engage in role play and blow out the candles. Children eagerly join in with creative activities, such as leaf printing with glitter and paints, and enjoy exploring the different textures and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is managed well. Children are kind, considerate and well mannered. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She gives plenty of praise and encouragement throughout the day and builds children's self-esteem. She encourages children to enjoy the responsibility of completing small tasks. For example, she asks children to help her tidy up after they have finished an activity and they are eager to do so. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they play in the childminder's garden, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise, and go on regular outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, motivated and enjoy learning. Children learn to count, for example, as they enjoy completing wooden puzzles. Children thoroughly enjoy choosing and sharing a range of books. These reflect children's interests and help develop a desire to read at a very young age. Children successfully gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312294 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1057700 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Clapham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She works all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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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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