Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 16 September 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant effectively help children to understand how to stay safe. For example, they wear high-visibility vests on trips. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication regarding children's accurate assessments. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning. Children progress well from where they started. n The childminder and assistant interact well with children to promote their developing language. For example, they use books and stories to link with activities young children take part in at the library. n Parents describe the childminder's setting as 'home from home'. They appreciate the opportunities their children have to develop their social skills and the way the childminder supports their children's individual needs. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities indoors and outside that engage children well and motivate them. For example, children learn how to prepare

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This provision is good

meals from different cultures. n The childminder and her assistant ensure the safety of the children is a high priority. For instance, they go on trips in advance to carry out risk assessments. n The childminder provides good support for children who speak additional languages. She teaches them English effectively. This gives children a good sense of identity. n Although the childminder meets regularly with her assistant, she does not always make effective use of her monitoring to consistently support them to develop and improve their 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

n focus monitoring of the assistant, to help support them to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and observed the assistant's interactions and children at play. n The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant complete mandatory training. Safeguarding is effective. They know the signs of abuse and how to report possible concerns. The childminder discusses the setting regularly with the assistant and uses their observations and feedback from parents to evaluate her practice. She applies her recent training to develop her practice. She has highlighted her strengths and areas she would like to develop further. The childminder has established an effective settling-in process for children. For example, she gathers useful information about children's routines. Families are encouraged to attend toddler groups and activities to help build secure relationships with the childminder before children start. The childminder communicates regularly with other settings children attend. Therefore, partnerships with professionals provide good continuity of care for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant teach children to use a range of tools to help them develop their creative skills. For example, younger children use different types of brushes and pens to paint with mats on the floor. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills as they explore using their senses. For instance, they introduce new words such as 'rough', 'smooth', 'hard' and 'soft'. The childminder and her assistant use sign language to teach children basic words. The childminder has high expectations of all children and uses her regular observations of the children to plan activities that expand their learning. They access different local activities which develop their social and emotional skills and extend their understanding of the world. For example, they have regular trips to the library and the nature garden where they join in group activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well as they explore the environment independently. They have built good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder displays children's artwork around the home. Young children show great delight when they look at photographs of themselves and their peers engaging in a range of activities. They receive lots of positive praise for their achievements. This helps children develop a positive sense of themselves and others. Children are confident at mealtimes. For example, young children feed themselves. They have access to fresh water and fruit throughout the day. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in outdoor areas. This helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, including those who speak English as an additional language. They are supported as they learn about diversity and different communities. For example, they have the opportunity to use basic words in different languages. They listen to sounds as they play instruments and are able to follow simple musical patterns. This helps to develop their concentration skills. Young children develop their early mathematical skills. For instance, they fill and empty sand from different-sized containers. Children are prepared very well for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298452 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064051 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Clapham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She works with an assistant. She operates her service Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm. The childminder offers funded places for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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