Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 8 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has a joyous enthusiasm for her work and is effective in her role. She undertakes regular training courses, and asks parents and children how she can improve her practice. n The childminder uses effective strategies to engage, support and extend early speech development for young children. n Children enjoy a varied and stimulating schedule of activities. The childminder carefully plans their days to include eating healthy meals, having fun and enjoying exercise in the fresh air. n Children are confident and independently make choices relating to their interests. n Parents are kept well informed of what their children are doing. They take home photo books, made by the childminder, to show them what children are learning and what they did on outings. n Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n During some activities, the childminder missed some opportunities to support children's knowledge of mathematical language particularly in regard to space and shape. n Although the childminder communicates with parents very well, she does not provide them with information about the early years curriculum which would help them have a better understanding of the stages of children's learning and development from the start.

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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

n provide more opportunities to support children to learn about space and shape, to build upon their mathematical language. n provide parents with information about the early years curriculum so that they have a better understanding of the stages of children's learning and development from the start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector sampled various documents, including risk assessments and children's tracking records. n The inspector engaged in a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and read the written feedback provided by them.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how and to whom she should report her concerns. The childminder reflects on her practice, and seeks the views of others, to help identify areas for improvement. The childminder regularly undertakes professional development and understands the importance of keeping her skills up to date to build on her knowledge and expertise. For example, having attended training on literacy, the childminder has developed packs of storytelling resources that children can enjoy both in her setting and at home with their parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans appropriately challenging learning experiences for children according to their personal interests. Children grow in confidence as they independently make choices in their play. For example, the childminder encourages children to choose pictures of activities, stories and rhymes to stick onto a board to express their choices. In this way she ensures that their 'voices' are heard, even before they are able to speak. The childminder supports children's learning and uses skilful questioning to develop and extend their vocabulary. She has a good knowledge of the stages of early child development and closely observes children to accurately assess their progress and plan for the next steps in their learning. She documents children's play with photographs which she puts into books. This supports children to recall events from previous outings and activities, and discuss them later with their parents at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children settle easily and develop secure and affectionate bonds with her. She is caring and responsive to children's needs, and they become confident learners and are emotionally prepared for the next stages in their development. The childminder supports children's well-being and teaches them about healthy lifestyle choices. She provides a programme of regular outdoor physical activities, where children develop good social skills interacting with others. Children spend time in the fresh air learning to grow tomatoes and berries in her garden which they pick and use in the preparation of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and is a good role model for children. Children are praised for being polite and considerate, for instance, when they say 'please' and 'thank you', and when they help to tidy up toys. Children learn to appreciate different

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

cultures and backgrounds, and explore the diversity of the vibrant locality in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children make at least expected progress and sometimes exceed age-related learning goals. Children learn skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their development, including starting school. For example, children learn to develop an interest in reading, and they learn to make a positive contribution when they take part in fundraising for charity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288440 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064077 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Brixton. The childminder holds a National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) childcare qualification at level 3. She operates on weekdays throughout most of the year.

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Registers

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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