Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 22 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant provide a safe and welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. For instance, young children and babies settle quickly and build strong attachments. They listen well, behave positively and willingly give and receive cuddles. n Children are curious and engage in activities with enthusiasm and excitement. This education-focused environment helps children to be absorbed, feel safe and have positive self-esteem. Children enjoy exploring their surroundings, closely examining the different vehicles to discover what they can do. n The childminder's partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder and her assistant gather information from parents about children's diet, sleep and weaning routines. This good information sharing helps to support children's smooth transition to the setting. n The childminder and her assistant read stories and speak to the children in English and

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This provision is good

their home language. This helps children to be included and supported well. Children make good progress in their communication and early literacy development. n The childminder and her assistant recognise when children are ready for rest and they support their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder and her assistant use their good knowledge of teaching techniques to enhance and extend children's learning and development. However, on occasions, they do not always allow children enough opportunity for their own independent play. n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently make effective use of children's assessment information to precisely target the next steps in their learning.

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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 increase opportunities for independent play, to enable children to make even better progress in their learning and development n consistently use assessment information to target the next steps in children's development, to further accelerate their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector looked at monitoring records, planning documents, risk assessments and evidence of suitability. She looked at a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. The inspector had a tour of the premises and the areas used to care for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the procedures to follow and the professionals to contact if they have concerns about children's welfare. They complete daily checks to ensure the environment is safe. They complete risk assessments when they go on outings. The childminder has completed relevant training, which helps to ensure children's learning and development needs are suitably met. She supervises her assistant well. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision to identify areas for improvement. She used feedback from parents to improve the outdoor provision. For instance, children are more engaged in their learning and play more imaginatively with the new toys and equipment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are ambitious for children. They work cooperatively to ensure the quality of teaching is reliably strong. This helps to ensure continuity in children's learning, enabling them to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder and her assistant deliver carefully planned play activities suitable for the children's age and stage of development. They have high expectations, set clear boundaries and have consistent routines. Together with her assistant, the childminder monitors children's development and provide good support to improve children's language and communication skills. They speak to and read with children in their home languages to ensure their good understanding and inclusion. Children develop their understanding of the world when they learn about the life cycle of butterflies and the foods caterpillars eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant work successfully with parents to ensure children settle well. They gather detailed information about children's needs and achievements. Parents stay to help with settling in and this helps children to feel secure as they become familiar with routines. Parents receive regular updates and this helps them to support their children's learning at home. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They learn about the wider world and their community. For instance, the childminder makes good use of amenities such as playgroups, the park and the outdoor learning space. Children are developing their understanding of healthy lifestyles and are excited to grow fruit and vegetables, which they enjoy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children enjoy listening to stories, songs and nursery rhymes. This helps to support their good physical and sensory maturity. Children show an inquisitive approach to learning when they enthusiastically explore their environment, toys and activities. The youngest children are developing their self care skills when they practise feeding themselves and help themselves to their drinks. Children learn about cause and effect. They solve problems, when they work out how to make the mechanical caterpillar crawl along the floor by winding it up. They are developing the skills they need to move on to the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543302 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10090373 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. She is open from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 48 weeks a year. The childminder has a qualification comparable to level 4 and above. She works with an assistant for the five days the setting operates. The assistant is unqualified.

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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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Registers

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