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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time with this nurturing and kind childminder. Children who are new to the setting quickly form positive attachments with her. They benefit from well-organised settling-in periods, which are planned to respond to their unique needs. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and content.

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The provision is good

The inclusive, warm and welcoming environment is set up to accommodate children's needs. For example, babies have a clear space to crawl and furniture to use to pull themselves to standing. This helps to develop the muscles in their legs and aid their early walking. Children are keen to get involved with activities and show good focus, concentration and perseverance. For example, children play with a shape sorter and keep trying until they successfully match shapes to the correct hole. The childminder celebrates children's efforts and achievements with appropriate praise.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She demonstrates good manners and speaks calmly to children. Consequently, children happily share the toys and say please and thank you. Children are eager to play together and enjoy each other's company. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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n The childminder weaves the teaching of early mathematics throughout the curriculum. She encourages children to sing number songs and rhymes where they practise simple addition and subtraction. This helps to develop children's understanding of mathematical concepts. n The childminder promotes healthy eating and lifestyles. Children enjoy healthy home-cooked meals and nutritious snacks throughout the day. They also have daily opportunities to be physically active outside in the fresh air. This helps to promote children's physical skills and coordination. n The childminder has good relationships with parents, who are pleased with the care and education which the childminder gives their children. Parents say that the procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic helped to keep their children and families safe. Parents comment on the positive progress that their children have made since joining the setting. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. Overall, she supports

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children to develop good communication and language skills. The childminder and children have conversations throughout the day. She reads stories with enthusiasm and intonation to capture children's attention. However, occasionally, the childminder does not model the correct pronunciation of some words to ensure that young children hear and understand how to pronounce

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30 November 2022 them correctly. n The childminder implements a well-rounded curriculum. She does this mainly through organising exciting outings in the local and wider community. The childminder takes children to interesting places, such as playgroups, libraries, parks and museums. For example, children enjoy playgroup sessions, singing songs in Arabic and playing with numerous musical instruments, including African drums. This helps children to understand different communities and prepares them for life in modern Britain. n Overall, the childminder understands the importance of promoting children's independence skills. She encourages children to wash their hands before meals, cut up their fruit at snack time and feed themselves. However, she does not always use daily routines effectively to extend their independence skills further. For instance, sometimes, the childminder does not successfully encourage

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children to help during tidy-up time. As a result, this does not fully support children's independence skills. n The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. She attends additional training and development courses improve both outcomes for children and her knowledge of how to support families. For instance, the childminder has completed a relevant online course linked to supporting children's emotions to help them reintegrate into the community after the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder teaches children about a range of emotions in an age- appropriate way. This helps children to understand their feelings and promotes their well-being. Children display good behaviour.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes relevant training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities and roles. The childminder recognises the signs of abuse and is passionate about her duty to protect children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow, if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or if there is an allegation made against her or a member of her household. The childminder supervises children well. She regularly assesses safety in her home and on trips to remove or reduce any hazards.

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should:

n build on the good language and communication teaching by consistently modelling the correct pronunciation of words to promote children's developing speech and understanding n focus more precisely on embedding children's independence skills so that all

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30 November 2022 children know what to do as part of their daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467380 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10236255 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Tulse Hill, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates on weekdays, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the early years curriculum and how the childminder organises her setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and the suitability checks for household members. n The inspector observed and spoke to children, to find out about their experiences with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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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