Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2018 27 August 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides an exceptionally safe, secure space where children are happy and highly motivated to play and learn. Resources are of the highest quality and the childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve across all areas of learning. Children are confident, well behaved and kind to one another.  The childminder develops incredibly strong partnerships with parents. She values parents' input and takes a proactive approach to communication with other settings that children also attend. The childminder actively seeks input from parents and children and uses this to ensure ongoing and sustained improvements to her practice.  The childminder monitors children's progress well. She completes regular, accurate and comprehensive assessments and has an excellent understanding of each child's development. The childminder plans activities to support each child to make outstanding progress from their starting points. They are exceptionally well prepared to

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This provision is outstanding

take their next steps in learning and for their move on to school.  The childminder is highly committed to her professional development. She makes excellent use of training and development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and continuously improve her teaching skills. This ensures her high standards are maintained and there is continuous improvement to her outstanding practice.

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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 already excellent support of children's keen interest in exploring natural materials and use this to develop strategies to further promote positive behaviour.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents, including children's learning records and the childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed written feedback.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play indoors and outdoors, and their interactions with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner and she regularly evaluates her practice and provision to make improvements that contribute to continuous improvement. Children's views and preferences are considered when planning. For example, recent outings have used children's enthusiasm for buses to support their literacy and language skills, and their understanding of the world. Children made a story book of their bus journeys which they shared excitedly while using their new words. The clean, highly organised and well-resourced space encourages children to be very independent learners who can confidently choose activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. Children achieve the best possible outcomes in a safe, secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder regularly undertakes training to improve her teaching skills. She uses her knowledge and experience to plan a wide range of exciting and engaging activities. For example, she has extended the exploration of natural textures and shapes with an 'insect hotel'. Children have gathered the materials required and have identified the insects living in the hotel. However, the childminder recognises that she could do even more to encourage children's keen interest in natural materials. The childminder is an excellent role model. She calmly motivates and encourages children, who show high levels of focus and concentration. The childminder has embraced outdoor learning. Children plant vegetables and flowers and proudly show their efforts. The childminder expertly supports learning with inquisitive questioning. For example, at the water tray, children respond to her confidently, using their newly acquired mathematical language and counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are settled, relaxed and have formed strong attachments with the childminder and each other. The childminder reflects on children's individual needs and finds inspiring and creative ways to promote positive behaviour. For example, she is using her knowledge to support children to use 'treasure baskets' as a means of managing their emotions thorough positive memories. The childminder supports children to understand how to stay safe and assess risk. She carefully supervises and supports children to use adult tools, such as knives, significantly enhancing their understanding of boundaries and safety. Children's understanding of difference and culture is promoted effectively, for example, through wide ranging, engaging experiences inside and outside the home.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are enthusiastic learners and show exceptional independence. They choose their play activities, manage practical tasks and attend to their self-care needs. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and literacy skills. They are making rapid progress. Children have close, warm relationships with the childminder and their peers. They are highly motivated to learn together and support each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY104337 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1128434 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She is available Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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