Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 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 form friendly relationships with the childminder and enjoy sharing experiences with her. They are settled and happy and they develop positive emotional well-being.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder tracks and monitors their progress regularly, which helps her to identify and plan effectively for areas in which they need further support.  The childminder supports children effectively to build on their understanding of the wider world. For instance, she introduces them to celebrations around the world and provides books and resources that reflect different cultures and traditions. All families feel welcome at the childminder's inclusive setting.  The childminder offers children lots of praise during activities and daily routines. For instance, she claps and cheers to acknowledge their achievements. Children develop positive self-esteem and build confidence in their abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise her environment and activities as well as she could, to reduce noise levels and support children further to concentrate.  Although the childminder provides a good range of challenging activities, these do not consistently ensure a sharp focus on physical, social and communication skills for the younger children.

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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

 review and revise the organisation of the environment and activities to fully enable children to build on their concentration skills  continue to develop a sharp focus on physical, social and communication skills for younger children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents and children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and the children on an outing to the play park and assessed arrangements for risk assessment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. For instance, she seeks the views of early years advisers, parents and children to help her identify areas that need further improvement. She uses her knowledge and skills well to plan positive changes to existing practice. For instance, she has revised procedures for assessing children's progress when they are aged two years. The childminder shares information effectively with other settings that children attend to help support continuity in their experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of the premises and equipment and she ensures children's safety. She understands the procedures to follow to refer concerns for children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting opportunities for young children to explore using their senses. For instance, she hides toys under glittery paper and children find objects, such as a toy butterfly and sheep, helping them to learn that objects continue to exist when hidden. Children build on their creativity, for instance, they learn to join in familiar songs and to move their bodies in response to music. Children who learn English as an additional language benefit from effective partnerships between their parents and the childminder. For instance, the childminder asks parents to provide her with a list of words in children's home languages and uses these to help support children's understanding. She invites parents in to read and sing to the children, extending their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to explore outdoors, including visits to local amenities, such as parks and museums. Children build on their physical skills well, for instance, they climb steps confidently and come down the slide. They learn to keep themselves safe, for instance, they hold on to the railings as they climb. Young children learn to take their first steps with good support from the childminder. She provides effective opportunities for children to learn to interact positively with others. She teaches them to take turns, for example, as they share a toy car and wheel it to each other. She provides clear messages about expected behaviour. For instance, she uses visual signs to help young children to understand rules.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build good mathematical skills. For example, they confidently name shapes such as squares, triangles, rectangles and ovals. Young children learn to cooperate well during routines, such as nappy changes and sleep time. Children build good skills that help to support their progress towards the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484121 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1004440 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides childcare all day during the week, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two and three years. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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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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