Childminder EY487868

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 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

 The childminder plans a broad range of stimulating activities based on all the areas of learning. She uses information from regular assessments to provide suitably challenging experiences for children. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and gives them regular updates on their children's progress.  The childminder thinks about her work regularly and sets clear goals to plan for ongoing improvements.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For instance, she talks to children about why certain behaviour is not acceptable and is quick to praise children when they behave in positive ways.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for children to practise their early drawing and writing skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to gain independence 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 practise their early drawing and writing skills  make the most of opportunities for children to learn to do things for themselves and develop their independence skills.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her work well. For instance, she exchanges ideas with other childminders and regularly checks her planning and assessments to support the best outcomes for children. This helps her to identify and give additional support to children who need it. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She places a high importance on children's safety and regularly checks all areas of her home to help prevent accidents. The childminder is eager to improve her skills. For example, she reads specialist early years publications to improve her knowledge and practice.

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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 a wide variety of songs with the children, teaching them new words, and reads stories to children using lively tones. The childminder supports children's understanding of the natural world effectively. For example, she teaches them the names of different farm animals and the sounds they make as they play with toys animals. The childminder enriches children's learning, for example, by taking children to the local library to look at books and by visiting the local park to support their physical development. She provides good ways for children to develop good physical skills, such as jumping, climbing and balancing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's care. The childminder knows children well and meets their needs readily. She interacts warmly with children and values each child as an individual. Children are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder teaches children good routines to support a healthy lifestyle, such as eating well and taking regular physical exercise. Children learn to respect themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good counting skills. They use their imagination and physical coordination skills to build interesting structures. Children relate well to each other and play cooperatively together. They learn valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487868 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1015163 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 2

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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 Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children on each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except on public 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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