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 very happy in the childminder's home. They develop strong bonds with the childminder, which support them to settle well and to explore and play with confidence. The childminder sensitively responds to children. She engages with them with warmth and enthusiasm, playing alongside and talking to them to support and encourage their learning. Children listen to the childminder's gentle guidance and follow her daily routines. They cooperate well when asked to help to tidy toys away and respond happily to the thanks they receive from the childminder. This helps to support the development of children's confidence and self-esteem. Children choose from a range of toys and resources that the childminder has purposefully selected to promote their learning. Children carefully consider the shapes of puzzle pieces, using the small muscles of their fingers to manipulate them into place with skill and determination. This helps them to gain

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The provision is good

the physical skills and concentration needed for writing. Children concentrate as they make believe they are feeding the toy tigers and lions. They talk about what real tigers and lions like to eat and what noises they make. The childminder introduces mathematical language as they talk about the relative sizes of the toy animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a deep understanding of the children she cares for. She watches them carefully and is closely attuned to changes in their moods. She responds quickly and effectively to their emotional needs and is always on hand with a reassuring cuddle when needed. n The childminder really listens to children, takes on their views and gives them choices relating to their interests. For example, children are given choices in what activities to do and what to play with when on outings. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement for all their efforts and celebrates their achievements with them. This supports their self-esteem and boosts their confidence. n Parents hold the experienced childminder in high regard. They report feeling very well supported by her and refer to a 'circle of care' that, together with the childminder, they form around their children. The childminder takes time at the

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beginning and end of the session to talk to parents about their child's day. She shares information about children's care routines and learning with parents and other settings that children attend. This supports children's well-being and progress. However, parents are not initially given a good understanding of the curriculum by the childminder when children start. n Children use their senses to explore nature on commons, in woodlands and at wetland sanctuaries. They collect different sorts of leaves and feed ducks. Children learn to appreciate different cultures and backgrounds and explore the

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17 January 2020 diversity of the vibrant locality in which they live. They visit local markets, where they buy vegetables such as yams and plantains. Later, children taste and enjoy Caribbean dishes cooked by the childminder. The childminder provides a schedule of rich learning experiences for children, promoting their understanding of the world. n The childminder takes children on regular trips and outings. They attend a range of local groups where they participate in singing and sensory-play activities. Here they learn to create relationships with other children, supporting them in moving on to school. Children enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They strengthen their physical development playing ball games and climbing and balancing on equipment. However, at times, the childminder misses chances to make the most of these learning opportunities because of inclement weather. n The childminder evaluates her provision and strives to improve. She attends

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training courses and reads articles in professional publications to build on her knowledge and understanding. She finds out parents' views and makes improvements on that basis. This has a positive impact on children's care and learning. n The childminder supports children's communication skills effectively. She speaks clearly and uses repetition to help young children to pronounce letter sounds and say words correctly. She also tracks progress carefully, listening to children and documenting and dating any new vocabulary used. In this way, she is able to focus on setting learning targets promoting progress in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to recognise and take action if she suspects that a child is at risk of being abused. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing training, including how to keep children safe from radical and extreme views. The childminder carries out risk assessments for her home. This ensures that children play and learn in a secure environment.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to engage in outdoor learning experiences in all weathers n provide parents with information about the early years curriculum so that they have a better understanding of the stages of children's learning and development from the start.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143986 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064067 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the Clapham South area of the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday all year round, apart from Christmas and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and engagement with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as risk assessments, children's development records and first-aid certificates. n The inspector listened to parents' comments during the inspection and made a note of their views. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She discussed with her the procedures for keeping children safe from harm and reporting concerns for a child's well-being.

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Inspection activities

17 January 2020 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

17 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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