Childminder in Lambeth

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has caring and positive relationships with children. She values them highly as individuals. The childminder helps children to settle well. For example, she finds out about their likes and dislikes, and meets their needs well. Children enjoy participating in a wide variety of interesting activities. For example, they enjoy using different tools and materials, such as paint, chalk and pencils, to make marks on different surfaces. This helps to support their early writing skills and creative development. Younger children enjoy using activity toys. They skilfully move small objects in grooves, which supports their coordination effectively.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder praises children for their achievements and supports them when needed. She manages children's behaviour well. For instance, the childminder shares with children her high expectations for their behaviour. She praises and rewards children for behaving well. The childminder's home is kept clean and safe to protect children from harm. However, she did not understand the requirement to have public liability insurance in place. The childminder arranged insurance during the inspection, so there is minimal impact on children's well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans and organises the curriculum well. She observes children regularly and uses this information to ensure that children have suitable challenges. The childminder plans for children's learning according to their developmental needs. Children learn valuable skills in preparation for school and make good progress. n Children have a good understanding of the world. For instance, they learn how things grow, understand where food comes and plant vegetables in the garden. The childminder teaches children about the seasons and points out changes in the natural environment. n Children learn to respect and value different cultures and religions. For example, the childminder teaches them about different significant religious and cultural events. Children take part in creative work to learn about these occasions. This helps them to learn about differences between themselves and others. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children develop their physical

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skills. For example, they climb across frames, balance on scooters and steer ride-on cars skilfully in the outdoor space. Children have good fine motor skills. These are demonstrated when they use cutting wheels and rolling pins in play dough. n Children learn to share and take turns well. For example, older children make sure that younger children have a turn at using toys and resources they choose. Children make good use of a sand timer to measure time, so that everyone has a turn. They cooperate and play well together.

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5 October 2021 n The childminder works well with parents. For instance, she talks with them each day about their children's progress and activities. The childminder also shares information in daily diaries to keep parents well informed about their children's day. She offers parents effective opportunities to support their child's learning. For example, she suggests activities for children to do at home. n Children are able to do things for themselves. Older children can put on and take off their coats and use the bathroom independently. The childminder supports younger children to gain these skills. She teaches children how to take care of themselves, for example how and when to brush their teeth. n The childminder provides healthy routines for children, such as nutritious meals and snacks, and daily opportunities to practise their physical skills. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to help children to understand the benefits of

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following a healthy lifestyle. n Although there are a wide range of interesting books for children, the childminder does not consistently support children to develop their literacy skills further and develop a love of reading. n The childminder has good knowledge of most of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. However, she has not kept her knowledge up to date with some of the requirements, particularly in regard to public liability insurance. The childminder rectified this immediately and put insurance in place during the inspection, so there is minimal impact on children's well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the relevant agencies to notify and understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what may indicate that a child could be at risk of extremism. She would act appropriately by following procedures to report her concerns.

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Due date

ensure that public liability insurance is valid and maintained. 29/10/2021

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should:

n develop children's understanding of the importance of following a healthy

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should:

5 October 2021 lifestyle, such as the value of eating nutritious food and taking regular exercise n plan ways to further support children to develop their early literacy skills and extend their interest in reading and books n continue to develop skills and knowledge around the requirements of the early years inspection framework, particularly in relation to public liability insurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558130 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10190706 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Streatham Vale, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides care for children all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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

5 October 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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