Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 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 plans for and assesses children's progress well. She provides a good range of interesting activities linked to their interests. Children are suitably challenged, and they make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills and, for instance, has attended a course on supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder works well with parents and gives them regular updates on their children's progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. For example, she shares her expectations with the children and uses praise well to motivate children to behave positively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build as far as possible on children's understanding of the natural world, particularly their awareness of how things grow.  Although the childminder implements healthy routines for children, she does not help children to understand why these routines are beneficial to their well-being.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the natural world around them, particularly with regard to how things grow  help children to gain a better understanding of how they benefit from the healthy routines they take part in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out an observation of an activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and spoke with the children when appropriate.  The inspector discussed children's progress.  The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She helps to ensure children's safety. For instance, she checks all parts of her home to reduce accident risks. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years and uses her skills and knowledge well to support children's learning and development. She monitors children's progress closely and readily identifies gaps in their learning. She supports children who need additional help well. The childminder thinks about her provision overall and has set clear goals to build ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well and, as a result, they make good progress. For instance, children choose from a broad variety of books, engage well with stories, ask questions and talk about their favourite characters. The childminder provides good ways for children to develop their creative skills. For example, she provides opportunities for children to make paper people using different tools and materials. The childminder helps children to learn about patterns, such as by threading different coloured beads onto string. She gives children effective opportunities to practise a range of physical skills. For instance, she takes them to the local park each day where children climb, balance and move in different ways. They learn to share and take turns well, such as when they play with toys or use outdoor resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have trusting, warm relationships with the childminder. They settle well and are contented. The childminder finds out information about children's personalities, including likes and dislikes, and uses this to ensure that children feel secure. She interacts warmly with children and readily responds to their emotional needs. The childminder teaches children to have a good understanding of how to behave in safe ways. For instance, she shows them how to use the stairs with care and caution and talks about road safety. Children gain good independence skills. They learn how to change their clothes and feed themselves. Children learn to respect themselves and each other. For example, the childminder teaches them about different cultural or religious festivals to develop their understanding of differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They concentrate well on tasks. Children have good counting skills and know the names of different shapes. They use simple technology with skill. Children are articulate communicators. They learn valuable skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491179 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1033442 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 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. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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