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

Children demonstrate that they are happy and safe in the childminder's care. They are independent. For instance, children competently put their shoes on. They seek out the childminder to show her their skills and achievements. For example, while in the garden, children create marks on the fence. This promotes children's finger muscles and writing skills well. They confidently talk about their pictures. The childminder praises children's efforts and work. This supports children's self-esteem and helps them to feel secure. Children understand the routine and behave well. They play and respond well to the childminder's high expectations.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of opportunities to exercise and access fresh air. They explore the garden freely and enjoy talking about seeds which they have sown. Children proudly point out that they are now strawberry plants. This helps them to understand where strawberries come from. Children enjoy filling and emptying containers with sand. All children access a curriculum that caters for their individual learning and takes into consideration what they can do, and their age and stage of development. Children carefully solve problems as they work out how much sand will fit in the containers. This helps them to develop a good understanding of space. Children eagerly play with the rocking horse. They coordinate their body and movements well. These opportunities help to promote children's physical skills as they explore and experiment. All children make good progress from where they started.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language development effectively, including children who may need extra support. She models words clearly. Children listen and add to their vocabulary. For example, the childminder uses letter sounds and repeats what younger children say so that they can hear the correct pronunciation. This supports children's speaking skills well. Older children are encouraged to use their extensive vocabulary to share their ideas and thoughts. n The childminder knows children well. She uses her observations and information from parents to provide a suitable curriculum which supports what children can do. For example, older children enjoy writing and are learning to form letters. The childminder ensures that materials and tools which help children to develop the skills they need are readily available. n The childminder allows children to repeat activities. This gives them the opportunity needed to reinforce their learning. For instance, children are able to

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choose activities that they are familiar with. The childminder supports children to learn about patterns and numbers and helps them to understand when they match. Younger children count to 10 and point to the numbers. However, at times, the childminder does not think about how her curriculum supports

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27 April 2022 younger children's attention for longer periods. n Children develop a good understanding of the wider world. They learn about people who help them in the community. The childminder helps children to understand about each other and to be helpful and kind. She helps children to learn about different cultural celebrations and festivals. This helps children to understand about people's similarities and differences and to be respectful. n The childminder promotes children's good health and independence. For example, she provides healthy, nutritious and freshly cooked meals for children. Children have daily exercise, and they visit the local park and community events. The childminder teaches children about their own personal safety and hygiene. Children are potty trained and independently wash their hands after using the bathroom. n Partnerships with parents are effective. For instance, the childminder shares

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information daily with parents and obtains feedback from home. This helps her to support children and has a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Parents say that they are very happy with the care their children receive. n Children behave well. They are confident and very polite. Children listen well and know what they need. The childminder uses regular praise to help children to understand what they have done well. However, occasionally, the childminder does not help older children to build on their resilience, to enhance their learning to even higher levels. n The childminder regularly evaluates and reflects on the quality of her practice and provision. She attends training to help keep her knowledge relevant. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a strong awareness of safeguarding issues, including online safety. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of the local safeguarding partnership and its guidance for keeping children safe. She is aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder carries out risk assessments for areas used by children. This helps her to identify and minimise any hazards. Children develop an awareness of their own safety. The childminder talks to them in an age-appropriate way about personal privacy and respect.

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should:

n review the curriculum for younger children so that it extends their focus and attention more and their learning even further

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should:

27 April 2022 n develop more effective support to help older children build on their resilience and further prepare for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522114 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10208115 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the activities which children took part in indoors. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The childminder obtained written parental feedback, which the inspector took account of. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

27 April 2022 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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27 April 2022 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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