Childminder EY472581

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 have good skills of independence. For example, they learn how to put on their shoes and coats and feed themselves.  The childminder plans for, and assesses, children well. She provides a broad variety of suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works successfully with parents and keeps them well informed of children's development.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and has set clear goals to build ongoing improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the natural world.  The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to grow their creative skills further.

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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 for children to investigate nature to support their understanding of the world  develop more opportunities for children to experience different materials and textures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children, and spoke with children at appropriate times.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of indicators of concern around children's welfare and is clear about what she needs to do to protect children. She helps to keep children safe, for example, by checking all toys and resources regularly to ensure they are in good repair. The childminder carries out regular fire drills so children know how to respond in emergencies. She is keen to enhance her skills and does this, for instance, by reading specialist publications and by sharing ideas with other childminders. The childminder reviews how she plans and assesses children to identify and support those who are falling behind in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills successfully. For instance, she sings actions songs with children and they learn new words. The childminder has a selection of books which she reads to children and this helps them to understand story structure and to learn about language. She teaches children early mathematical skills effectively. The childminder provides good ways for children to learn to share and to take turns, and to learn about others. For example, they visit local playgroups where they learn to socialise with others. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For instance, she takes them to the local park every day for a range of physical challenges.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop good awareness of safety. For instance, she talks to them about road safety and the potential risks of climbing on furniture. The childminder provides good physical development opportunities for children. She manages their behaviour well. For instance, she uses a calm and fair approach and explains why certain behaviour is undesirable. Children are happy and confident. They have strong bonds with the childminder who values each child as an individual. They concentrate well and are motivated to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have good counting skills. Children operate simple technology independently. They learn valuable skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472581 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1073487 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children on each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, 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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