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 settle well and form secure bonds with the childminder. They are happy, content and display good levels of confidence. For instance, younger children wave their parents goodbye when they are dropped off, and quickly choose an activity that interests them. Older children develop good relationships with younger children, and include them in their play. The childminder has high expectations for all children, and recognises the importance of helping children to develop strong emotional and independence skills to prepare them for future learning. Children listen to stories and take part in role-play activities to help them to understand the feelings and needs of others. This has a positive impact on the way children behave. Children begin to develop a good understanding of different mathematical concepts in preparation for the next stage of their learning. For example, during a threading activity,, children enjoyed counting beads and sorting them into groups.

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n Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies to help develop children's speaking, understanding and vocabulary skills. For example, she uses walks home from school to engage children effectively in conversation about how their day has been, and asks them stimulating questions to expand their vocabulary. n The childminder builds good relationships with children. For example, she offers a lot of praise and encouragement to help boost children's self-esteem. This contributes successfully to children's emotional and social development. n The childminder develops children's awareness of risks and how to stay safe. For example, she discusses the dangers of cars with children, and encourages them to hold hands for safety, and to use all their senses, such as sight and hearing, to check if the road is clear before crossing. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. For instance, she

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supervises children well and carries out thorough risk assessments to help children play safely in the learning environment. n The childminder makes good use of independent learning and research to improve her teaching practice, and ensure better learning for children. For example, the childminder has developed her knowledge of how she can enable children to acquire knowledge and skills to prepare them for life in modern Britain. She talks to children about diversity, and extends this through role-play activities and outings to encourage children to appreciate and tolerate people who are different from them. n Overall, the childminder uses assessment well to identify gaps in children's learning and plan challenging activities to help close them. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Parents give positive feedback on the service they receive. The childminder has

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7 January 2020 created strong relationships with parents, and frequently shares information about children's care and learning. She provides guidance and ideas to parents on how they can further support their children's learning at home to build continuity. n Children behave well. The childminder has clear rules and expectations for behaviour. She encourages children to share, take turns and respect the views and ideas of their friends. n Although the childminder provides a good range of resources to stimulate children's curiosity and interest to play and learn, she has not fully explored how she can improve planned activities to help keep younger children meaningfully engaged at all times. n The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to help provide continuity and consistency in children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her updated with current legislation, such as identifying children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder ensures that all welfare requirements are met. She keeps accurate records of children's attendance and any incidents or accidents are recorded, as required.

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should:

n improve some aspects of planned activities and routines to keep younger children consistently engaged n develop partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to build continuity and consistency in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547330 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10109932 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 to 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017, and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She offers her service from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector accompanied the childminder to collect children from the local school. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and her paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the play area, and had a discussion with the childminder about children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents and took their views into account. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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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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7 January 2020 7 January 2020 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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