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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a safe, clean, family environment. The children form a close attachment to the childminder, who is very caring and attentive. They enjoy cuddles during story time, which provide reassurance and comfort. The childminder uses her home well to provide learning opportunities for the children. Children are encouraged to be independent by making decisions about their play. They learn to manage their own personal health needs, such as washing their hands, and quickly become independent in readiness for school. The childminder plans many interesting experiences and activities. For example, children take part in making cookies and baking cakes. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals which the children enjoy. Children excitedly talk about what they see from the garden including aeroplanes, birds and other animals. She teaches them to recognise the letters in their names. They go on walks to the local library and learn

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The provision is good

how to borrow and return books. The children also go to playgroup to engage with other children in the community. The children behave well and show that they enjoy their time with the childminder. She is consistent in her approach and is a good role model for the children. For example, they are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a curriculum that focuses on children's individual learning needs. Children make good progress as the childminder makes learning fun. They are excited to join in with the activities she plans for them around the weekly themes. Children have developed a love of reading and enjoy story time with the childminder. n The childminder makes mathematics fun and children enjoy counting and recognising numbers. For example, they eagerly used pegs to match the number of whiskers on the face of a cardboard kitten. The childminder makes good use of a wall calendar to introduce days of the week and months of the year, to identify different seasons in the year and to talk about the weather. n The childminder celebrates different cultures through planned weekly themes, such as 'Black History Week' and 'Chinese New Year'. She takes the children to visit the local library to borrow books related to the weekly theme. Parents are

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need to do better?

also encouraged to take part and celebrate. However, opportunities to learn about people who are different from themselves are limited in other respects. n Children enjoy regular trips out to local playgroups to meet with other children. They also enjoy play and explore the garden. For example, they enjoy going on the slide and swings and play football and basketball. The childminder recognises the benefit of playing outdoors, and how this supports the children's physical development. n The childminder ensures that statutory training is completed, however, she does

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need to do better?

25 November 2019 not frequently make the most of ongoing training opportunities to update her existing knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident to identify the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm. She carries out daily safety checks in the house and garden as well as regular fire drills. She works well with other professionals. This supports her to ensure children's safety at all times while they are in her care.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities for children to learn about people who are different from themselves n undertake professional development to ensure that the childminder's knowledge is updated regularly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548263 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10109953 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Balham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children use. The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand the early years provision, including the curriculum. n The inspector discussed the needs of children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n Parents provided their written views of the childminder's service, which the inspector took into account. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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

25 November 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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