Saez Damborena, Olaia

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 arrive happy to see the childminder and their peers. They receive a warm welcome and settle quickly into the inviting environment, which shows that they feel safe and secure. Children are confident and show increasing independence as they choose what to play and settle happily to play together with their chosen toys. Children are eager to participate in activities and are motivated to learn. They explore the sensory resources and engage in imaginative play with the train track. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) actively engage in activities to stimulate them, supported by the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. All children make progress from their starting points. The childminder models positive behaviour, which helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children are gently reminded of the rules and listen to the childminder. They behave well and share resources with their friends. Children are learning about their emotions and understand the importance of being kind to others. Children respond to the childminder's positive approach. They are keen learners and are gaining high levels of self-esteem. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing a creative environment which covers all areas of learning. She has dedicated her home to stimulating and exciting children to want to learn. For example, following advice from other professionals she has added an area to support children with vision impairment to explore using their senses. The childminder often works with an assistant to support children with SEND who attend her setting. Together they are keen to ensure that all children leave the setting ready for the next stage of their learning. n Children are happy and engaged in the stimulating learning environment. The childminder plans activities that she knows children will enjoy. However, sometimes, activities that she plans are not sequenced as well as they could be to build on children's existing knowledge. This does not help children to consolidate their learning before moving on to learning something new.

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need to do better?

n Parents say that the childminder is 'amazing'. They comment how much their child has learned since they first started and how the childminder has built partnerships with other professionals involved with the children. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents. She provides them with a range of activities they can use at home to extend their children's learning further. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She sits at their level, gives eye contact and repeats words

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 back to children so that they can hear them clearly. She talks to children about what they are doing as they play. Children eagerly engage as the childminder sings songs and rhymes. However, she does not always consider how to introduce new words to children during their play. This limits the progress children can make in further expanding their vocabulary. n The childminder successfully helps children to understand their individuality. She teaches children to be kind and tolerant. Consequently, children show care for others. For example, they gently tell their friends when they are about to turn the mini vacuum on when tidying up so as not to make them jump. n Children learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals. Young children begin to learn about good hygiene and develop independence skills. For instance, they

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wash their hands before meals and help themselves to drinking water and snacks. Children enjoy daily trips to local parks for fresh air and exercise to develop their physical skills. They benefit from a wide range of outings and experiences in the local area. This helps to develop children's understanding of the world. n The childminder is ambitious for her setting. She evaluates her practice and identifies areas for further improvement. For example, she plans to complete further training to develop her knowledge and skills. This will help to improve the quality of her provision further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant recognise signs and symptoms of children who may be at potential risk of harm. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report concerns, so they are dealt with swiftly. The childminder and her assistant understand the process to follow should an allegation be made against them. The childminder supports her assistant to ensure her policies and procedures are well embedded to promote the welfare of children. She has robust risk assessments in place to ensure the environment is safe. The childminder follows a clear process to ensure all children working with the children are suitable.

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should:

n help children to build on their existing knowledge by sequencing what they need to learn next n consider further ways to introduce new words during play to enhance children's growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557793 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10191831 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round except for family holidays. She works with an assistant to support children attending with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications. The childminder offers funding for three- and four-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector carried out several observations with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder's assistant. n Parents spoke to the inspector to share their views.

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Inspection activities

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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