Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 14 July 2014

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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

 Children are cared for in a welcoming, safe and well-resourced environment. The childminder is kind and caring and children feel happy and content in her care.  The childminder encourages positive behaviour, such as taking turns, sharing and thinking about the needs of others. Children learn how to respect each other and how to behave when part of a small group.  The childminder provides an inviting learning environment for children. They thoroughly enjoy taking part in all the interesting activities on offer. The childminder supports children's imagination and creativity particularly well.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to help settle children and ease their transition into the setting. She communicates well with parents and keeps them up to date with how children are getting on and progressing in their learning.  Older children learn a range of skills which supports their readiness for school and

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This provision is good

future learning. They are confident and articulate. Children socialise happily with their peers and learn how to make choices in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered how she can further develop the good systems for assessing children's progress to enable more rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder has not fully developed her questioning techniques to provide the best opportunities for children to think critically and solve problems.

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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

 enhance the use of assessments to promote children's rapid progress and achievement in all aspects of their learning  make more effective use of opportunities and questioning techniques to further develop children's critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessed by children and observed play and learning opportunities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training. The childminder regularly evaluates her service and gathers the views of parents through discussion. She effectively uses this information to help her identify areas she would like to develop further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows to contact the relevant professionals should she have a concern about children's welfare. The childminder is fully aware of current legislation, including how to identify and follow up concerns about children or families being at risk from extreme views or behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's development. She provides an interesting and stimulating environment for children based on their interests and abilities. Children explore freely and use their imagination throughout the day. For example, children enjoy building a den out of coloured scarves and a clothes airer. They pack bags full of toys and pretend to go camping together. The childminder joins in with their play and facilitates the narrative of their play well. Children have lots of fun and enjoy their time. The childminder offers good support to children who speak English as an additional language. She uses occasional words and phrases from children's home language in children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and show that they are emotionally secure. The childminder offers children a range of healthy snacks and makes sure that there are opportunities for daily fresh air and exercise. Children behave well. They respond to the childminder's clear and consistent guidance about acceptable behaviour and show that they are keen to learn, to take turns and share. Children show high levels of well-being. They laugh and smile as they play and enjoy the encouragement and praise that the childminder offers consistently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident and articulate. They speak confidently to visitors and to each other. Children are motivated to learn and enjoy the activities and resources on offer. They use numbers in their play and count to three, demonstrating their mathematical skills. As children approach the time to start school, they develop a range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471165 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1071665 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays only.

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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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