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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder and her co- childminder. The childminder supports children to settle in with a cuddle and gentle encouragement to join her in play. Children develop strong bonds and feel safe and secure in her care. New children settle in quickly and feel confident to explore their environment and express their needs from their first week. Key information is gathered to ensure a smooth settling-in period. Parents are supported well and updated daily about the children's progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and teaches children good manners and respect for others. Children independently use sand timers to support their sharing and turn taking. They show an understanding of each other's needs. For example, older children give younger children their toys when they are upset.

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The provision is good

Children are keen learners. They are constantly engaged in activities and enjoy joining in with stories and songs. For instance, during story time, children answer questions about the story and name their favourite character.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's progress closely. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development. Children are given good opportunities to recall and remember previous learning experiences. For example, children play games related to familiar stories and activities, which encourages them to talk about what happened during these experiences. n The childminder generally supports children's language and communication skills well. She reads stories and holds conversations with children during their play. She models correct language and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. However, at times, she asks closed questions that require a one- word answer, and she does not always give children time to think and respond before repeating the question. n Children learn about cultures and festivals different to their own. They participate in activities and celebrations that teach them about various traditions

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need to do better?

from around the world. The childminder uses a range of resources to support children's learning, such as books and videos. The childminder provides parents with fact sheets so they can continue the learning at home. Parents participate and share their own cultures and traditions. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. The childminder and her co-minder have attended training to further support children. She learns key words and phrases in the children's home language and supports them to learn English through stories and picture games.

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need to do better?

5 October 2022 n The childminder is keen for children to learn life skills. She gives children opportunities to help with everyday tasks, such as sweeping the floor and wiping tables after lunch. Children learn that a clean environment helps them to stay healthy. n The childminder encourages children to express their feelings. She uses songs and stories to help children learn about different emotions. She validates children's feelings and explores with them how to solve any issues together. For example, when children tell the childminder they feel sad, she tells them that it is okay to feel sad and asks them what would make them feel better. n Children are encouraged to be independent throughout the day. For example, they choose and get their own cutlery from the kitchen and put away various items. When children put away tea towels in the kitchen drawers by themselves, the childminder gently reminds them to be careful of their fingers when closing

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the drawer. n The childminder focuses her continuous professional development on identifying areas to improve and enhance her practice. She is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has attended a wide range of training and puts the knowledge into her practice to support children in her care. n The childminder and her co-childminder continually review their provision to ensure children in their care make good progress. They use feedback forms to gather the views of the children and parents and use these to inform their practice and make changes. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate the support given, especially through the settling-in process.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular risk assessments and removes hazards to ensure a safe and secure environment for children to play. She understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse and has good knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is confident to report any concerns or allegations to the appropriate agencies. The childminder regularly updates her mandatory training such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding.

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should:

n Use more effective questioning techniques to further extend children's language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558130 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10213096 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Streatham Vale, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides care for children all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed how she ensures the premises are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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

5 October 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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