McInerney, Kathleen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 16 December 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers good settling-in sessions when children first start. This helps children and families to get to know her. The childminder finds out information from parents about children's interests and care routines, and supports these well.  The childminder has exceptional relationships with the children, which promote their emotional well-being. She keeps children safe on outings and promotes opportunities for them to learn how to keep themselves safe in the home environment. This helps children to develop excellent levels of confidence and they feel extremely safe and secure.  The childminder accurately completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and shares this with parents. This helps parents to know children's levels of learning and complement these further at home.  The childminder makes good use of observation and assessment to plan activities that

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This provision is good

motivate children to be involved. Children make good progress from their starting points and develop important skills ready for their move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to model language and extend young children's vocabulary.  The childminder's professional development is not precisely targeted at strengthening her already good teaching practice to support children to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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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

 make full use of opportunities to introduce new words and model language effectively, to help the youngest children expand their communication and language abilities  make the most of professional development opportunities that further enhance teaching practice and support children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her knowledge relevant and up to date. She knows the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm and where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. Children learn how to evacuate the childminder's home in an emergency. The childminder assesses her home for potential dangers and removes these before children arrive. The childminder offers families additional support to benefit children. For example, she offers regular home visits, sharing information about e-safety and liaising with parents about developmental milestones. The childminder has good links with other professionals to support children and their families. Overall, the childminder reflects well on her practice and improves her knowledge to help maintain good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to parents daily when they collect their child. She shares information with them about children's interests and activities that they have enjoyed during the day. The childminder observes children as they play and monitors the progress they make closely. She identifies what children need to learn next and provides them with good opportunities to extend their learning. For example, she provides them with opportunities to recognise numbers and to write their name. She helps children to understand mathematical language, such as 'taller' and 'wider', when they build with blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and energetic physical exercise through regular access outdoors. Children behave exceptionally well. They respond to the childminder's highly consistent approach and they know what is expected of them. The childminder promotes continuity of care superbly. The childminder is highly skilled in developing strong bonds with all children, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children's good health and independence are robustly promoted by the childminder. For instance, she encourages them to peel their orange and to wash their hands prior to eating. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. For example, she takes them to toddler groups to socialise and mix with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and enjoy playing with others and the childminder. They develop good problem-solving skills. For instance, children negotiate how to fit bricks together and make decisions about how to build their castle. They form good relationships and involve each other in their play. Children have good levels of concentration and show perseverance as they take part in activities that interest them. Children learn to follow routines and make their own choices. For example, they confidently select resources to support their imaginary play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298085 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1126003 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. Childminding takes place from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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