Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2017 30 March 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 provides enjoyable activities based well on children's interests and skills. She observes children closely and works out their next steps in learning which she uses to provide children with challenging experiences.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She has formed clear goals to build ongoing improvements.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For instance, she is calm and fair, and consistently offers explanations to children about why certain behaviour is not acceptable.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.  The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for children to experience different textures and materials to support their creative skills.

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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 the natural world to support their understanding of the world further  increase opportunities for children to experience different textures and materials to support their creative development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children, and she spoke with the children when appropriate.  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 a good understanding of procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. She helps to reduce the risk of accidents in her home, for instance, by checking that all toys are in good repair. The childminder is eager to enhance her skills. For instance, she carries out research on the internet to get good ideas for improving her practice. Previous recommendations have been met, for instance, children are now more able to do things for themselves. The childminder maintains a close check on children's development and readily works to close any gaps in learning. The childminder monitors her work and that of her assistant successfully, to help ensure that children's needs are met well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well. For example, children count securely and recognise numbers as they look at a number chart. They gain a good knowledge of different shape names. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them, for instance, by teaching them the names of different types of vehicles as they play with toy cars, trucks and vans. The childminder teaches children early literacy skills successfully, such as by reading stories and asking questions to develop their understanding of story structures. She ensures that children have good opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as kicking and throwing objects, balancing and running.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has strong and trusting relationships with children. She knows them well and caters for their emotional needs readily. They settle well and are secure and happy. The childminder interacts very warmly with children, which helps children to feel valued, secure and confident. They are motivated to learn. The childminder teaches children how to act with care and caution well. For instance, she talks to children about routines for road safety, and how to use tools and materials safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have good listening skills and concentrate well on tasks. Children are confident communicators. They learn about and respect others. Children play cooperatively together. Children gain good independence skills, such as self- dressing and serving themselves at snack time. They learn good skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378494 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1093529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Brixton, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children each weekday from 8am to 7pm, all year round, including public bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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