Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 9 February 2015

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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 reviews her work regularly and has set clear goals to build ongoing improvements.  The childminder works well with parents, for example, she keeps them well informed of children's progress.  The childminder provides a good choice of interesting activities based on areas of learning. She uses information from regular observations to work out children's next steps for learning to influence her planning. Children are suitably challenged and make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children behave well. The childminder is clear about her expectations and is fair and consistent in her approach to managing behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways for children to find out about and use technology.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of healthy routines, such as eating a nutritious diet and taking regular physical exercise.

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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 learn about and use technology  increase children's understanding of the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle.

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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 the children when appropriate.  The inspector evaluated an activity carried out by 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

The childminder helps to ensure children's safety. She reviews all areas of her home to reduce the risk of accidents and checks that toys are in good repair. The childminder is keen to improve her skills. For instance, she attended a course on supporting children who have special educational needs which has led to more effective ways to do this. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. She has a secure knowledge of signs and symptoms that might indicate cause for concern. The childminder helps to close any gaps in learning, for instance, by keeping a close eye on children's progress to provide any additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, she reads stories to children in lively tones and encourages their involvement in the story. The childminder knows the best moments to get directly involved in children's play to support their learning. Children have good small-muscle control. For instance, they squeeze, roll and pinch playdough as they make models. They learn to share and to take turns, for example, as they play with resources. The childminder provides a good balance of planned activities and those children choose themselves. She make sure resources and toys are easily accessible to children at low level to help promote children's free choice and independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They settle well and have strong, warm relationships with the childminder. She helps children to feel secure, for example, by finding out about their home care routines and interests which she incorporates into her practice. Children have good independence skills, such as being able to put on different items of clothing and pouring their own drinks. The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways. For example, children say, 'I'll fall off,' when the childminder asks what would happen if they stood on chairs. She teaches them about road safety. Children learn to respect themselves and others from different backgrounds. Children behave well. The childminder is clear about her expectations and is fair and consistent in her approach to managing behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, curious learners who concentrate well on tasks. Children have good counting skills and know different shape names. They are confident communicators who enjoy using language to express their needs and views. Children learn useful skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425404 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1094766 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Brixton Hill, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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