Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2018 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 provides a welcoming, stimulating, well-resourced environment where children feel safe.  Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and learn how to share, take turns and show kindness to others.  The childminder uses effective teaching methods, such as questioning, to engage, support and extend early speech development for young children.  The childminder ensures children have a positive settling-in experience and that children are happy.  Children are confident and independently make choices relating to their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for parents to contribute to their child's learning, to promote more consistency between the home and setting.  The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to raise children's awareness and understanding of good hygiene routines, such as handwashing.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents further, to promote greater consistency between home and the setting  raise children's awareness and understanding of good hygiene practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector spoke to parents who have children at the setting.  The inspector had a tour of the premises used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to identify signs that a child may be at risk from harm. She knows how and where to report her concerns. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to keep children safe in her care. She evaluates her practice regularly and is clear about areas that she wants to improve or develop. This process includes the views of parents. The childminder attends training and completes research online, to keep up to date with new initiatives and to develop her early years knowledge and skills. Recent training has helped the childminder to improve staff recruitment procedures, to ensure they are robust enough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans appropriately challenging learning opportunities for children to develop and extend their skills. She uses essential information from parents to identify children's starting points and interests. For example, she uses children's favourite toys to teach them to share and take turns during group activities. The childminder supports and extends children's vocabulary effectively. For example, she repeats key words or phrases for children to practise in their play. She uses observations well to accurately assess children's progress and plan for the next steps in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, sensitive and responsive to children's needs, which promotes their emotional well-being. For example, the children are currently learning about emotions and what makes them feel happy or sad. She acts as a good role model for the children. The childminder praises children's independence when they feed themselves or try to zip up their jumper, for example. She is passionate about healthy eating and provides the children with a variety of fruits and vegetables at snack time, encouraging children to try new tastes. The childminder promotes the importance of outdoor physical activity. She uses the garden, local parks and playgrounds to encourage children to develop their physical skills, and explore the natural environment. For example, they enjoy nature walks to see which animals live in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Most children make at least the expected progress, with some exceeding their age-related targets. Children are well mannered, listen to each other and behave well. They learn essential skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their development and, where appropriate, for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486700 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1026302 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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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 the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She operates Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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