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

The childminder greets children with a friendly smile when they arrive at this nurturing setting. Children show that they are happy and emotionally secure as they quickly separate from their parents and carers. They are eager to engage in the activities on offer. The childminder offers children cuddles throughout the session to further promote their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a stimulating environment for children. She labels resources clearly, so that children can easily self-select what they would like to play with. Children enjoy looking at books in a cosy area and take part in imaginary play in a clearly defined role-play area.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond well to the routines in place for circle times, planned activities and mealtimes. They respond to the childminder's instructions and are confident to ask for help, when needed. The childminder models her expectations and promotes good manners.

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The provision is good

There are many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills inside and outside. For example, they mix different coloured paints, draw with chalk on boards and complete jigsaw puzzles. Children enjoy selecting mark-marking materials and collage materials to create their own versions of different winter animals. The childminder models writing children's names for them. This supports children's next steps in writing.

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need to do better?

n Children behave well and show enthusiasm during circle times. For example, during a singing session, they sing in response to their names and join in with the actions to a range of songs. The childminder involves children in choosing different songs to sing to promote turn taking. She models and praises children for their attention and listening. n The childminder generally supports children to become independent. Children hang up their coats and bags on arrival and feed themselves with cutlery. However, the childminder does not provide further opportunities to develop their self-care skills. For example, she prepares children's snack, pours their drinks and washes their hands, without encouraging them to have a go themselves. n Children enjoy doing puzzles and the childminder uses language well to support them as they solve problems. For example, when children ask for help to complete a puzzle of a house, the childminder uses careful questioning to

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need to do better?

support their play and learning. This helps children to achieve success. n The childminder supports children to recognise a range of numbers; for example, they use numbered blocks to build towers. She models concrete

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18 January 2023 counting using the blocks and models the language of 'one more'. This supports children's mathematical development. n Children understand the importance of a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. They eat a range of fruits at snack time and are offered a home-cooked healthy option at mealtimes. Children understand where food comes from and grow vegetables in their garden area. They understand how to stay physically active by running, jumping and riding on bicycles in the garden. n The childminder plans a range of activities to help children to learn about diversity. She shares stories with children to celebrate differences. Children dress up and learn about each other's cultural backgrounds through celebrating 'international days.' They celebrate Christmas from around the world, make Divas to celebrate Diwali and create dragons and lanterns for Chinese New Year. n Parents are happy with the service which the childminder provides. They receive

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daily communication, as well as written reports on their children's learning and development. Parents are given ideas on how to help their children at home, such as with sleeping routines and potty training. n The childminder has engaged in a range of professional courses to further develop her practice. She works alongside other childminders and assistants. This helps the childminder to share ideas and develop her practice. n The childminder understands how to support children who speak English as an additional language. She knows how to use external agencies to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her premises to ensure the safety of the children in her care. She has clear procedures in place for reporting on and recording accidents. The childminder recognises the signs that indicate when a child may be a risk of abuse. She has policies in place for the use of mobile phones and sharing photographs. The childminder engages in regular safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence skills to fully prepare them for their next stages of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2587356 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10260226 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 9 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She works with another childminder in Streatham, London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates all year round, between 8am and 6pm. The childminder holds an early years recognised qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she meets the needs of all children, including those children with SEND.

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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

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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