Childminder in Lambeth

Inspection date 25 June 2019 Previous inspection date 6 June 2016

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. This effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder provides a homely and well-resourced environment. Children have access to a dedicated playroom where they make independent choices in their play. n Children behave well. The childminder promotes their confidence and sense of self- esteem. Children are encouraged to show kindness to each other and are continually praised for their achievements. n The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's day, including their progress and achievements. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to explore and be curious in order to help them understand the natural world. n The childminder does not focus her professional development on raising the quality of

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop further the variety of activities children have to support their understanding of the natural world n focus professional development more effectively to help drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She visually monitors the safety of her home to reduce risks to children. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and how to recognise concerns about a child. She is familiar with the local procedures to follow to protect children's safety or welfare. The childminder has successfully addressed recommendations previously raised. For example, she has reorganised her play resources to enable children to have ease of access to them. The childminder regularly reviews her provision in order to help improve her practice, taking into account the views of parents.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately tracks the progress children make. This means that she can identify where children have gaps in their learning, and provide activities to help support their development. She works well with parents to establish information on what children like and can do when they first start in her care. From this, she provides toys and resources to support their interests and build on their existing knowledge. Younger children show fascination with technology as they press and turn knobs on activity centres. They listen carefully to the sound it makes and watch as it lights up. The childminder is skilful in promoting children's language. She continually chatters away to young children as they engage in play and responds to their babbles. This has a positive effect on children, who are becoming confident when using their early communication skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children demonstrate that they have built secure and trusting relationships with childminder and her family. The childminder promotes the development of children's physical skills effectively. For example, young children are able to develop their large physical movements as they crawl through the play tunnel. The childminder supports children's good health well. For instance, she provides healthy snacks that consist of fresh fruit. She encourages parents to provide healthy meals, which she stores appropriately to ensure children's welfare. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and attractions. This provides them with ample opportunities to play and socialise with other children in the community.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need to support their future learning and the eventual move to school. Younger children concentrate intently as they access puzzles with keys and try to open the locks. Children thoroughly enjoy playing together using their creativity. For example, they manoeuvre toy cars and trains along the car mat. Younger children learn the concept of counting as they dance around and listen to number rhymes and songs. Children become independent during familiar lunchtime routines. For instance, they know to wash their hands before they eat and are beginning to feed themselves.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 143946 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064065 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Brixton, located in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5