Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 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 settle well with the childminder and her assistant. They feel welcome within her home and benefit from easy access to a wide range of toys and equipment. For example, they sometimes sing to themselves as they play, demonstrating how relaxed and comfortable they feel.  The childminder provides good support to help children learn how to manage their behaviour. She reminds them to be kind and teaches them about sharing and taking turns fairly, helping them to work together and to respect each other.  Children make good progress. The childminder monitors children's progress well and uses this information effectively to help her provide activities that challenge and extend children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing good-quality care and learning for all children. She reflects well on her practice and evaluates her provision to identify and address areas for improvement.

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This provision is good

 Children are increasingly independent and willing to help. For example, at lunchtime, they lay the table, use cutlery to eat their meals and help to tidy away afterwards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always forge strong links with other settings that children attend, to help ensure that all those working with children provide consistent support to enable children to make even better progress.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to use mathematical language to extend their understanding of number order and value.

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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 stronger links with other settings that children attend to enable better information sharing  provide more opportunities for children to count and compare quantity as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, and a sample of other documentation.  The inspector took account of how the childminder reflects on her provision and also feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection policies and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She monitors the work of her assistant well, providing them with guidance and training to ensure they understand their role and responsibilities. The childminder recognises the need to update and refresh her skills and knowledge. She is well qualified and continues to complete training, such as about working in partnership with parents, to help her improve outcomes for children. For example, she has introduced a summary assessment to share with parents, keeping them well informed about children's progress and involving them in supporting the next steps in children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to support their development. She allows them lots of choice in what they do, and uses her knowledge of children's interests and learning needs well to support their progress as they play. Children speak confidently and with increasing clarity. The childminder plays naming games to support children in increasing their understanding and range of vocabulary. They talk about how the fresh tomatoes and cucumbers feel and smell as they pick these from the garden. The childminder monitors children's progress closely, enabling her to promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and provide any additional support as necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very independent as they play. The childminder organises space in her home to be welcoming and exciting for children to explore. For example, photographs and names of children on coat pegs help to give children a strong sense of belonging. Children have constant access to outdoor play space, supporting the needs of all children, including those who prefer to learn outdoors. For example, a tent in the garden is equipped with cushions, making this a cosy place for children to take a book to read. The childminder provides good support for children's health. For example, children follow good hand hygiene routines and clean their teeth after lunch, learning about good oral hygiene. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well at all times. Effective use of risk assessments and monitoring of accident reports helps them to ensure the premises are safe and secure, and suitable for children to explore freely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They learn to respect each other and show an increasing ability to play fairly. For example, as they use the toy cars in the garden, they take it in turns to do a lap of the pathway, before swapping over. Children enjoy looking at books, and start to recognise letters and numbers that are familiar to them. They frequently visit places of interest, such as museums and parks, increasing their awareness of the local community and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492222 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1029805 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 9

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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 South Lambeth, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She works with an assistant and provides care between 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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