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

The childminder has strong, nurturing relationships with children. She understands how to help children to feel at home and settle well. The childminder does this, for example, by finding out about toys that children like playing with and providing activities to meet their needs. She values each child highly as an individual.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy choosing their own toys and resources. For instance, they choose to play with a toy motorcycle. The childminder extends children's play by taking on the role of a mechanic, to fix the bicycle. She teaches children new words, such as 'mechanic', and helps them to gain understanding about the role. This supports children's understanding of the world and helps their language development. Children have good counting skills. The childminder makes the most of daily opportunities to teach them to count, for instance, by counting cars outdoors. She uses lots of number games and points out shapes in the environment. This helps children to develop good mathematical understanding. The childminder has high expectations of children and manages their behaviour effectively. For example, the childminder explains why certain behaviour is not acceptable. She uses praise and reward to encourage children to act in positive ways. As a result, children behave

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The provision is good

The childminder organises children's learning effectively and ensures that children have appropriate challenges. The childminder knows what children can and cannot do, and ensures that activities build on this. Children learn valuable skills in preparation for school.

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n The childminder provides a stimulating variety of activities across all the areas of learning. She plans children's learning so that it builds on their skills and knowledge. Children make good progress. n Children gain a good understanding of the world. For instance, the childminder takes them to the local park to observe and discuss seasonal changes in nature. Children learn how to use simple technology, such as electronic toys. This helps children to learn about the world around them. n Children gain a good understanding of different cultures and religions. For example, the childminder teaches children about Nigerian culture by providing brightly patterned Nigerian cloths and musical instruments for their use. They also learn about other cultures and religions. This helps children to respect different cultures and religions, outside of their own. n Children have good physical skills. For instance, the childminder ensures that

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need to do better?

children go to the park every day, where they practise a range of skills, including running, climbing and balancing. She provides children with good opportunities

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need to do better?

3 November 2021 to develop their small-muscle skills. For instance, children knead and squeeze play dough, and handle different tools and materials in art activities. n Children learn to take turns and share toys. For example, the childminder takes children to the local playgroup where sharing of toys and resources is encouraged. The childminder plays games with children where they understand that they take turns. n The childminder works successfully with parents. She provides regular updates on children's progress, for instance, by talking with parents each day. The childminder also completes a daily diary so that parents can read about children's daily activities and development. She provides good ways for parents to support their child's learning. n Children are able to do things for themselves. For example, they can put on their shoes and coats, and pour their own drinks. They help to prepare fruit snacks

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and help to tidy up. Children select toys and resources of their own choice. The childminder promotes good oral health, for example, by providing fresh drinking water. n The childminder keeps children safe. She cleans all areas, toys and resources regularly. The childminder carries out safety checks in her home to ensure it is free from hazards. n Although there is a selection of books, they are not of different categories. Books are not readily accessible to children. n The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children. However, there are missed opportunities to help children to understand the importance of eating well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder prioritises children's safety. She has good knowledge and understanding of how to identify signs that a child could be at risk from harm. The childminder knows how and where she should report concerns. The childminder is alert to any signs that could indicate that a child could be at risk of extremism. She knows that she must respond quickly and appropriately, by following procedures to report her concerns. The childminder carries out regular evacuation drills to ensure that children know how to react in emergencies.

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should:

n make sure that children have access to a large range of books to further support their early literacy skills n ensure that children understand the value of healthy lifestyles, including eating nutritious meals and snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548237 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10174146 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in West Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides care for children from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and talked to her about how she organises her provision and what she wants children to learn. 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, and read written feedback from parents. n Some documentation was reviewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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

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