Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2017 16 August 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a clear understanding of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of changes to people working on the premises. She has not informed Ofsted that she is working with an assistant. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not consistently help children to develop an understanding of how good practices in relation to exercise and food choices can contribute to their good health.  The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to learn about and to use technology.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder plans a wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests and covering all areas of learning. She assesses children's development regularly and uses this information to provide effective challenges to children.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For instance, she makes her expectations clear and uses praise to motivate children to behave positively.  The childminder works successfully with parents. For example, she provides them with regular updates on children's progress and encourages them to share their observations of their children with her to inform her planning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted. 10/11/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 increase children's understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle  provide more opportunities for children to learn about and to use technology.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not informed Ofsted that a family member is working as her assistant. This means that the suitability of this individual has not been fully assessed. However, a Disclosure and Barring Service check has been undertaken and the assistant is never left unsupervised with children. The childminder is keen to increase her knowledge and skills. For instance, she has attended a course on developing children's language skills outdoors and used the information gained from this to enhance her provision. She monitors the work of her assistant and gives feedback to improve her practice. The childminder reviews her planning and assessment regularly and uses this to suitably support children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what to look out for and procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Previous actions from the last inspection have been suitably addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's understanding of the natural world successfully. For instance, children go on walks to collect conkers and leaves and learn the names of different types of trees. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their creative skills. For example, they make crowns from natural materials and have lots of opportunities to practise their early drawing skills using different tools and materials. The childminder supports children early literacy skills effectively, for instance, by reading children's favourite stories and encouraging them to talk about the story. She provides good opportunities for children to practise a wide variety of physical skills, such as climbing, jumping and balancing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values children as individuals and takes time to get to know each child well. She uses this information to provide activities that children enjoy. Children are confident and motivated to learn. The childminder has trusting, warm relationships with the children, who settle well. Children are gaining independence in their self-care, such as putting on their coats and feeding themselves. Children are developing good personal and social skills. For instance, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and show consideration towards each other. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, children take part in regular fire drills and know what to do in emergencies, and the childminder discusses safe ways to behave while out on trips.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to respect themselves and each other. They play well together and learn to share and take turns. Children are confident communicators. They concentrate well on tasks and engage well with activities. Children learn useful skills in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274397 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1107597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Brixton area in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children on each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except on public bank holidays. At times, 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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