Childminder in Lambeth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are immensely happy, secure and settled in the childminder's care. They display extremely positive attitudes towards their learning, and become immersed in their chosen activities. For example, they pick a book and hand it to the childminder to read. The childminder places a sharp focus on developing children's independence, and follows their lead in the opportunities she provides. She makes very effective use of focused praise to recognise children's achievements. This encourages them to persevere at their chosen task. Children show excellent familiarity with daily routines. The childminder gives children high levels of support as they learn new skills, such as putting on their shoes.

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The provision is good

The childminder's interactions with children are warm and nurturing. She describes what children are doing as they play, modelling words effectively. This gives meaning to children's actions and develops their understanding. Children are confident and self-assured. They communicate their likes and dislikes. The passionate childminder supports them to make the right choices from options that are available to them.

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The provision is good

Children relax in the home-from-home environment where they feel secure and safe. The childminder holds conversations with children using 'emotions cards'. Children are provided with a language-rich environment. The childminder uses a variety of activities to enhance children's listening, understanding and speaking skills.

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need to do better?

n Children eagerly come to the childminder. Engaging activities are on offer in the vibrant indoors and outdoors spaces. Children undertake exciting trips to local parks and farms, which widen their experience. n The childminder has high expectations of children and, as a consequence, they behave exceptionally well. The childminder explains why the rules are set and children follow them. For example, the childminder teaches children to respect one another, share, take turns and listen to others. During mealtimes, children ask for the childminder's consent to serve extra food. n The childminder builds very strong relationships with parents. She effectively shares information about the progress children make and gives plenty of ideas for activities to help children to continue their learning at home. For example, the childminder has a library basket where parents borrow books to read at home. Parents talk to the childminder about their children's learning at home.

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n The childminder promotes healthy eating and discusses with children the food they eat. For example, she talks about the how they can develop strong muscles and bones from eating fruits and vegetables.

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26 August 2021 n The childminder highlights children's awareness of the diverse customs of different families. Resources and activities in the setting reflect diversity and include many opportunities to help children to appreciate diverse ethnicities and traditions. Children meet many other children on outings. This helps their appreciation of diversity and supports them to develop their social skills. n The childminder provides a broad curriculum for children. The curriculum is designed to encourage children's long-term memory. Children have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of play experiences. They articulate what they know and hold conversations with the childminder. n Care practices at the childminder's home are exemplary. She ensures that children follow meticulous hygiene practices, particularly given the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She ensures that hands are washed between activities and after toileting. She maintains high cleaning standards, ensuring

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that educational resources are disinfected regularly. n Children enthusiastically describe the different places they visit with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy outings in the local area. The childminder uses these opportunities to introduce ideas to spark their curiosity and imagination. For example, children fondly recall the animals they have seen at the farm. They have enormous fun making animal noises. n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematics into everyday activities. Young children can count in sequence from one to 10 and can recognise numbers from one to 10. Children recognise shapes and colours. They develop an understanding of early mathematical language and concepts, and use these confidently in their play. For example, during story time, young children are able to recognise numbers in the book and pronounce these both in English and French. n Occasionally, the childminder's assessment procedures upon entry are not

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need to do better?

precise enough to enable her to rigorously monitor children's overall development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify signs that would give her cause for concern that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She demonstrates her understanding of the procedures to follow to refer any concerns to the appropriate body. This helps to ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder vigilantly carries out daily risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and that hazards are minimised. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against a member of her household. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding, including having a paediatric first-aid certificate. The premises are kept clean, tidy and secure. Children are kept safe.

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should:

n accurately and precisely assess children's starting points in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497279 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10191845 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Dulwich, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She offers care throughout the year from 8am to 6.30pm. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed children during activities indoors and outdoors, and considered how the childminder organised their learning experiences to engage them and support their learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the home. n A learning walk was undertaken around the childminder's home to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised.

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Inspection activities

26 August 2021 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

26 August 2021 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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