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

Young children babble happily as the childminder chats with them and provides a narrative of their play. They learn to follow simple instructions and build on their understanding of words and their meanings. Children make good progress in their communication skills as the childminder has high aims for individual children and plans well to address gaps in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well, develop an understanding of the routines at the setting and show they feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's care. They learn hygiene routines such as washing hands and, for instance, learn to get an apron on to keep their clothes dry while playing with water.

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The provision is good

Children settle well and enjoy the childminder's company. They develop positive relationships with her. They are keen to show her the marks they make with chalk on a black board.

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The provision is good

Young children build on their hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they learn to post letters through a slot in the play post box and learn to slide their finger through a hole to pull open the door and retrieve the letters.

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The provision is good

Children learn to do things for themselves, such as getting their shoes on in preparation for outdoor play. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to strengthen opportunities for young children to make choices, particularly when they finish one activity and move on to another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high ambitions for individual children. She knows the children well from the information she gathers from her observations, assessments, and discussions with parents. She works well in partnerships with other settings that children attend, and with professionals to meet the needs of children who need additional support. n The childminder provides interesting opportunities for children to explore different materials such as paint and water. She teaches children to learn to name colours and to observe changes when colours are mixed. Children benefit from opportunities to use their imagination and creativity. n The childminder provides nutritious food for children and plans a curriculum that supports children's physical development well. Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors and to exercise. For example, they delight as they fill water in a container, carefully transport it and pour it over the compost

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need to do better?

placed a little further away. Children have fun, build on their physical skills, and learn about the natural world during such activities.

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 n The childminder supports children's good behaviour and helps them learn to use polite language in their interactions with others. She praises them for their efforts and children respond well to her encouragement. Children build on their self-esteem. n Parents state that their children are happy at the setting and that the childminder is very patient with the children. They state the childminder shares ideas with them to support children's learning at home and works well in partnerships with them to support children's care, such as nappy changes, mealtime and sleep time routines. n The childminder is keen to provide a range of learning experiences for children. However, she has not fully considered the organisation of the environment and the best use of space to make it more effective for children's learning and care. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the

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community they live in, for instance during outings. During visits to the local supermarket, she helps children learn the names of vegetables and fruits and to engage in activities such as putting the shopping in the trolley. Through these and other activities children build on their understanding of the world. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to link their experiences and consolidate their learning. For example, following an outing to observe the trains, the childminder provides toy trains and tracks for children to play with, at her setting, to extend their experiences further. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and plans for improvements, for instance through training to improve specific areas of practice. She understands the importance of supporting children to develop good communication and language skills. She continually identifies ways to meet the needs of individual

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children in this regard, also taking account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and her responsibility to contact outside agencies should she have concerns. She understands the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her and the requirement to inform Ofsted in this regard. She has updated her knowledge of safeguarding matters, such as 'Prevent' duty guidance, keeping children safe online and issues such as cuckooing. The childminder carries out ongoing risk assessments to ensure premises is safe for children's use. She maintains relevant details such as the emergency contact numbers for individual children's families.

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should:

20 July 2022 n strengthen opportunities for young children to make choices particularly when they finish an activity and move on to another n consider ways to improve the organisation of the environment and best use of space to make it more effective for children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2563006 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10232158 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The applicant registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides childcare between 7am and 6pm, on week days for most of the year.

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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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 July 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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Inspection activities

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