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 feel loved, safe and secure at this homely setting. They have very close bonds with the childminder, who is calming and nurturing. Children seek out the childminder for cuddles when they get upset and she gives them the reassurance they need. This supports their emotional security.

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The provision is good

Children build strong relationships with each other. Older children are caring. They share toys with their younger peers and teach them new words in Spanish. At times, they all shriek with laughter as they play together.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and choose freely from a wide range of resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of learning. They engage in imaginative play. They act out familiar experiences, play with toy zoo animals and explore in the sand. Children have very positive attitudes towards learning and focus for long periods on self-chosen activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and children behave very well. When they struggle with their interactions with their peers, the childminder gives them explanations and helps them to learn how their actions can impact on others. With the childminder's support, children begin to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a balanced curriculum that is very well sequenced and has a firm emphasis on the prime areas of learning. It follows children's interests and builds on what they already know and can do. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning. For example, younger children explore textures as they fill different vessels and learn how to scoop, pour and mould. Older children face challenge as they play phonics games. n The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively. Regular observations and assessments of children's development and learning help her to plan for their next steps. This ensures that children's learning and development needs are met. n Overall, children make good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder has back-and-forth conversations with children, provides a narrative as they play and introduces new vocabulary. All children are

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confident to express their wants and needs. For example, young children ask for 'more cheese' at lunchtime. However, sometimes, the childminder is not consistent in challenging younger children's communication and language skills. For instance, she does not always follow through on questions asked and optimise their learning at that time.

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11 August 2022 n The childminder supports children in taking appropriate risks and is nearby to help them when they struggle, such as when children need to go down the slide from the playhouse. This helps children to develop resilience and builds their self-confidence. n The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. This allows children to develop their self-esteem, confidence and emotional well- being. As a result, children respond positively to the childminder, listen intently and can confidently follow simple instructions. n Children make good progress in their physical development. They draw, crawl through tunnels and go to regular dance classes. They also go on regular trips to the playground, which develops their physical strength. n The childminder develops children's social skills very well. She regularly takes them to playgroups so that they can mix with larger groups of children in

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preparation for going to school. n The childminder has a range of resources that support children's learning about similarities and differences, such as storybooks with diverse characters. Children learn about different events and festivals celebrated by the wider community and the childminder teaches them to respect others. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n Partnerships with parents are very positive. Parents say that the childminder provides 'invaluable care' for children and that their child is 'brighter' and 'bolder' since joining the setting. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their child's progress. Parents are very happy about the care and education their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong sense of safeguarding children in her care and ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands her responsibility to report concerns, including any allegations, and is alert to issues such as female genital mutilation and extremism. She also knows what steps to take if an allegation is made about her. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe when they are out and about. For example, with the childminder's support, children stop at the kerb and look left and right before crossing the road with her.

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should:

n enhance practice so that younger children's communication and language skills are challenged consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563572 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10207679 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 3 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 and lives in the Tulse Hill area of the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 childminder took the inspector on a learning walk around the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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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11 August 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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