Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 20 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 makes accurate assessments of children's development to monitor and support their learning effectively. She identifies and successfully addresses gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder knows the children well and provides them with ongoing emotional support. She offers praise and encouragement, which helps to build on their self- esteem and confidence. As a result, children form strong attachments and are happy and settled. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder engages in two-way communication with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning for the children. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and comment on her kind nature and reliability. n The childminder effectively encourages children's good behaviour. Children learn to be kind and caring and to develop positive attitudes to each other.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to experiment freely during creative activities. n The childminder reflects on her practice. However, she does not identify clear targets and drive improvement at an outstanding level.

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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 review the organisation of creative play activities to encourage all children to use their senses to freely explore and investigate n strengthen current evaluation systems to effectively identify a precise plan to drive improvements to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the children's learning records. n The inspector viewed all the areas of the home used for childminding and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed teaching and learning, and assessed the impact on the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedure to follow to help assure their welfare. The childminder creates a safe space for children. She checks her home every morning prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any risks. The childminder closely monitors children's progress over time. She knows where to seek advice if she is concerned about a child's development. She effectively keeps up to date through links with other childminders, relevant publications and using online resources. Parents are very positive about the childminder and the service that is provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to find out about children's interests and stage of development. She uses this to contribute to their starting points assessment. The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children's learning. She provides activities that support children in reaching their next steps in learning. The childminder builds on children's interests during imaginative play. For example, as they play with the kitchen, she encourages children to gather different ingredients together and make some tea and toast. The childminder develops children's social skills well. For example, she attends familiar groups and play sessions, which help children to develop friendships and form positive attachments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children learn to be respectful, polite and social. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to be outdoors and visit places within the surrounding area. As they walk to the local parks regularly, the childminder seizes opportunities for children to learn about road safety and traffic. This helps children to learn how to manage their personal safety and helps to promote their welfare. Children behave well and the childminder leads by example. She is consistently polite and respectful, and encourages children to use good manners. Children enjoy developing their self-help skills and show an awareness of good health and hygiene. For example, they know they need to wash their hands before snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to manage their self-care needs independently. They confidently make decisions in their play. Children hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. They concentrate and engage well in their play and learning. They make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555423 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10091376 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Streatham, located in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates her provision all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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