Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 12 September 2014

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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 are happy and settled, and develop secure attachments with the childminder. They enjoy the positive and close relationships they have with her.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She is confident to share information on children's progress to help parents support children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively monitors children's learning. She identifies areas where children need additional support and plans well for their ongoing development.  The childminder teaches well. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and plans well according to their individual interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice to improve the service she provides and the experiences she offers children. Parents contribute their views and suggestions, which the childminder uses effectively to strengthen her self-evaluation process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use opportunities to extend children's thinking and learning during activities.  The childminder has effective arrangements to protect children but, occasionally, does not help them to know even more about keeping themselves safe.

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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

 build more fully on children's interest in activities to extend their learning as fully as possible  make more use of opportunities to help children understand how to manage their safety even better.

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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 play activities, as well as their snack routine.  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 is committed to improving her childcare service and has worked hard to meet the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. For example, she has developed her understanding of the observation and assessment processes. This ensures she can track children's development and provide challenging activities based on their needs and interests. Furthermore, the childminder attends regular training and meets with other childminders to continuously update her knowledge and improve her teaching and care practices. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder typically has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead during play and successfully engages and interacts with them. Children thrive on the attention the she gives them. They enjoy chatting with her and she listens patiently and gives them time to put their thoughts into words. Children show they enjoy experiences and have pride in their achievements. For example, children role play going to the library and make their own books using a wide range of collage materials. They are so proud of what they have created and continue to make more for their family. Children take part in various activities to learn about the differences found in others and the world around them. For example, they attend clubs in the local community and take part in festivals and celebrations during the year.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her home very well. Children use a wide range of resources and move around independently, selecting activities and resources that appeal to them. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy and nutritious meals for children and they have plenty of opportunity to play in her well-resourced garden as well on regular trips to the local parks. The childminder shows genuine care for the children and she has developed ways of managing children's behaviour since the last inspection. Children are well behaved. They are kind, considerate and well mannered. The childminder is a positive role model to the children and offers lots of praise and encouragement to build their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop good independence skills. For example, they dress themselves, help prepare snacks and tidy away toys. Children are confident, communicate well and enjoy imaginative play. For example, during role play they pretend to cook dinner, acting out everyday tasks such as using an oven and washing up. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439350 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1049504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Brixton area in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and 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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