Childminder in Lambeth

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder offers high-quality care and learning in a nurturing, safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder knows the children in her care very well and plans activities and experiences that follow their interests. Children have close bonds with the childminder and behave exceptionally well. They listen carefully to her and have good manners. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' without being reminded. They have high levels of respect for each other. This is seen when children offer to help each other and share during activities. For instance, they offer to help cut play dough and pass the water bottle to their friends. Children are confident communicators. They recall visiting the doctor and describe how the doctor looked into their mouth and listened to their chest. The childminder supports children's social and physical development well. She takes

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The provision is good

children out into the community and various places of interest. They visit forest schools and community groups, and go swimming. The childminder considers the needs of all children when planning activities and outings. The parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say she stimulates their children's learning and is a great communicator.

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need to do better?

n The quality of the educational programme is good. The childminder gathers information about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. She uses this information and her observations to target accurate planning towards children's individual learning needs. As a result, children make good progress in their development. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. Children excitedly catch fish using fishing rods. They count how many they have and discuss colour and shape. The childminder praises children's creative thinking as children use prior learning to describe a starfish as a 'twinkle, twinkle star'. n The childminder has a good understanding of the need to assess her provision and uses her evaluation to inform her professional development. She gains parents' views of her service and regularly attends training to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps to contribute to the stimulating learning

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environment that children benefit from. n The childminder's effective working partnerships with parents promote children's continuity of care. Parents appreciate the support and care the childminder gives them and their children. They write, 'The childminder is contributing to the children becoming confident and caring young people.' n The childminder interacts skilfully with children to support their communication and language skills. She consistently models clear language when talking to the children. The childminder questions children to check their knowledge and

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10 March 2020 understanding and uses descriptive words to expand their vocabulary. For example, she talks about 'reeling in' the fishing line and explains how magnets work. n The childminder provides plenty of encouragement when teaching children, such as when they learn how to use fishing rods. She encourages them to 'keep turning' the handle to 'reel' the fish in. Consequently, children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and have good levels of self-esteem. They persevere until they succeed and demonstrate pride in their achievements. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. She encourages them to develop positive hygiene routines. For example, while children enjoy healthy snacks, the childminder questions their knowledge about healthy food, explaining the impact on their health. Children learn about dental hygiene. For instance, the childminder supports them to clean their teeth at the

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setting. n The childminder supports children to be creative and use their imagination. She provides many opportunities for role play, painting, rolling out dough 'pancakes' and playing real musical instruments. When children play the guitar, the childminder reminds them to treat it with care. As a result, children learn how to take care of the childminder's resources. n Children develop the skills they need for starting school. The childminder supports children to prepare their snacks, go to the toilet and help tidy away. However, occasionally, she misses some opportunities to help children learn how to wipe their own nose and use the hand soap independently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She can identify the indicators of abuse and knows how to protect children in her care. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance. She encourages children to keep safe when using equipment and on daily outings. Children are well supervised.

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should:

n make better use of opportunities to help children develop their independence and self-help skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468792 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10075562 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. Her opening hours are 9am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder is eligible to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised and implemented. n The childminder planned an activity and discussed the quality of teaching with the inspector. n The inspector viewed parents' feedback with their views of the provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a sample of policies and procedures, and records required for the safe and effective management of the provision.

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Inspection activities

10 March 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

10 March 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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