Childminder in Lambeth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are welcomed into a well-organised, relaxed and caring environment where they are confident, happy and settled. The childminder clearly understands children's individual needs and has formed positive and supportive relationships with children and their families over the years. The childminder gathers an abundance of information from parents from the outset of their care. This ensures she has a deep knowledge of each individual child's background, abilities and experiences prior to their care journey with her. The childminder is nurturing and supportive. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging while attending the childminding setting. Older children express their happiness as they confidently move around the spaces available, curiously exploring and experimenting. Children are independent and develop good self-care skills. For instance, they are potty trained and attend to their own personal needs. The childminder gives children

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The provision is good

praise when they have tried or achieved what they have set out to do, for example explaining some of the places they visit. This helps to boost their confidence well and supports their sense of value and reassurance. Children have a clear understanding of the childminder's high expectations for their behaviour. As a result, they are very polite and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and organises her childcare service well. She implements her policies and procedures to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date about any changes to legislation that affect her childcare business. She actively accesses training that contributes to the well-being of the children in her care. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information from parents about what children know and can do at the outset. She uses this well, along with her observations, to assess children's learning and identify next steps in learning to help them develop further. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder works well with other early years settings that children also attend. This helps to provide effective consistency for children. n The childminder skilfully weaves early mathematical concepts into everyday

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activities. Children learn to count, group items together and use a range of mathematical language during play, such as 'same', 'smaller' and 'bigger'. They use their fingers to accurately represents numbers and identify numerals, such as four. The childminder supports them to identify shapes, such as a circle and a triangle, and introduce shapes, such as a crescent. n Children develop a deep understanding of the natural world and other living creatures. For example, the childminder makes birdbaths with the children and places them in the garden. She talks about the different types of birds they can

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need to do better?

30 October 2019 see. She provides opportunities for children to observe and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. Children learn about people in the community and in different professions, such as visiting the fire station. The childminder helps children to understand about the importance of caring for the environment, such as recycling. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides healthy food and ensures children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They learn about healthy choices and develop healthy habits such as washing their hands. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe while using tools to peel and chop vegetables and fruits. n The childminder interacts very well with children and they form a strong bond, which helps children to feel safe and assured. She teaches children to be polite and respectful of others. Children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses children's interests to provide suitable and engaging activities that they like and enjoy. However, at times, she does not make the most of some opportunities to support children's early reading skills further. n The childminder encourages children's independence and self-care skills well, such as having activities at their level. However, occasionally, she does not give children enough warning to help them understand how much time they have before changing the routine.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes safeguarding training regularly to help her keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements and statutory duties. This includes protecting children from influence of extremist views. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child might be at risk of neglect or abuse. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding the welfare of a child. The childminder provides parents with information regarding her responsibilities to safeguard children and the requirement for her to report concerns. She completes robust risk assessment of her home and outings to help promote children's safety.

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should:

n use opportunities more consistently as they arise to help support children's early literacy skills even further n help children to better understand changes in routine and improve transition between activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 961200 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064070 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in West Norwood in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder is available for work Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about how she organises the environment and the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector reviewed and evaluated some of the activities that the children participated in and discussed the benefits to children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took account of parents' written messages to the childminder. n The inspector observed and assessed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including suitability checks and statutory documents, such as first-aid certificates and appropriate insurances.

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Inspection activities

30 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

30 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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