Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 6 March 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 is knowledgeable about the children in his care. He uses humour and enthusiasm to engage children in activities linked to their individual needs and interests. They have fun and enjoy attending the setting. n The childminder works very well in partnership with parents and teachers. He seeks information from school about children's care routines and learning so that he can support their progress. He welcomes parents' feedback about children's experiences at home. n The childminder has a good awareness of children's learning styles. He assesses their stages of development and then plans to promote the next steps in their learning. He patiently allows children time to think and explore their responses. They make mistakes and are happy to try again, supported by the childminder's encouragement and praise. n The childminder schedules regular exciting outings and trips to open spaces where

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This provision is good

children can run and climb to promote their physical development. Children help to plan and prepare nutritious snacks, such as fresh fruit. They know they must wash their hands at appropriate times. n The childminder supports children to celebrate their own cultural backgrounds and those outside their families. For example, they learns greetings and everyday words in other languages. The childminder uses music, dancing, stories and food to celebrate festival days from around the world. n The childminder supports children to learn independence skills. For example, children learn to tidy up after snack and play times. The childminder encourages children to remember what to pack into their school bags to prepare for the following day at school. This ensures they are ready for their next stages in learning. n On occasions, children do not have opportunities to enhance and develop their sensory skills even further.

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This provision is good

n Sometimes, the childminder does not create opportunities for children to play and learn in a quiet and peaceful environment.

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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 enhance and enrich the learning environment so that children have even more opportunities to concentrate, listen and speak n provide more opportunities for young children to develop their sensory skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection, and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is proactive in ensuring that his safeguarding knowledge is always current. For example, he completes training and accesses information online. The childminder is fully aware of his duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk from harm. He works closely with schools and other settings that children attend. For example, the childminder attends parents' evenings and school trips and outings to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides. They say that they appreciate the variety of experiences the children have with the childminder, and value the support to build on children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and prior learning from the start. He uses this information to help children feel secure, and they settle well. Teaching is good. The childminder gives children many opportunities to express their ideas and develop their communication skills as they play. For example, children enjoy imagining being doctors and nurses. The childminder skilfully asks the children about their ideas and experiences. Children confidently and successfully share their thoughts, telling him they will 'take medicine and go to bed' to feel better. The childminder encourages children to practise developing their motor skills. For example, children learn to throw balls into a large basket, and respond with excitement and delight when their ball goes in. Children are always encouraged to 'have another go' when they miss. The childminder praises their efforts, supporting their growing

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, which nurture their well- being. They are motivated and inquisitive learners. For example, children excitedly discuss with the childminder the outfits they plan to wear to school to celebrate books and reading. The childminder supports children to develop their organisational skills by asking them to remind parents about the forthcoming event. Children respond positively to learning about different cultures. The childminder makes good use of exploring the vibrant and multicultural local area. For example, children enjoy buying a variety of different fresh fruits in the shops and markets to try at home, and help to prepare them for a healthy snack. Children of different ages interact very well. Older children are good role models and help the younger ones to complete tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop vital skills that support their future learning in readiness for the move on to their next stages and to school. For example, they are physically active and gain climbing and balancing skills at the childminder's home, playgroups and soft-play centres. Children gain confidence in social situations. For example, they enjoy interactions with their friends and other childminders during regular visits to the local park. Children are secure and self-assured, and take joy in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540985 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10080157 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 3 - 6 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. He provides childcare all day, all week, for 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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