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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home and have developed close bonds with her. They welcome visitors and happily engage in conversations with them, keen to show off the toys they play with.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a good range of books, which promotes their love of reading. They enjoy listening to their favourite rhyming stories and are excited to complete the familiar sentence, calling out, 'Whose knees are these?' Children are learning to respect books and handle them with great care. They carefully put them back once they have finished reading.

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The provision is good

Children learn to keep trying when tasks become difficult. For example, when the paint tube is almost empty, the childminder shows children how to squeeze it to get more out. Children persevere with this task, successfully squeezing paint into the pot. The childminder praises children, who beam with pride at their achievement. This supports the development of their confidence and well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for all children. As a result, children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. For instance, they know that they must wash their hands and sit on the carpet when it is snack time. The childminder promotes children's confidence and independence well. She provides opportunities for them to set up activities of their choice, tidy away and prepare their own snack of fruit. n The childminder plans a curriculum which takes into account children's interests. She plans a range of activities that she knows they will enjoy. As a result, children are fully engaged and have a positive attitude towards learning. n Children confidently mould play dough, rolling and patting it to their desired shape. This contributes to developing the small muscles in their hands in readiness for early writing. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical

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language such as 'big' and 'small' and encourages children to compare sizes. Children giggle with the childminder as they roll 'long moustaches' with their play dough and place them on their face. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. She takes them on interesting outings. For example, children enjoy visits to the local parks, stables, museums and libraries, where they can learn about different people and places. They eagerly tell visitors which number bus they take to and from the museum. n The childminder gathers information from parents about what children know and can do when they first join her setting. She regularly assesses children's progress and knows how to identify their emerging developmental delays.

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need to do better?

3 February 2023 However, links with other professionals who support children further are not yet fully established. n Parents are happy with the care that their children receive from the childminder. They comment that she cares deeply about the children and they trust her. They praise the good level of communication they receive about their children and feel 'lucky' to have found her. The childminder regularly communicates with parents via newsletters and photographs, which keep parents informed about their child's progress. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through attending mandatory training and webinars. She seeks advice and guidance from the local authority and takes their feedback into account to further develop her provision. The childminder has recently completed training in behaviour management, which has helped her to support parents when they have concerns. n Children enjoy daily opportunities to be active and enjoy fresh air in the

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childminder's garden. They make good progress in their physical development and access resources that support their large motor skills. However, some minor hazards in the garden need attention to ensure that the area is free from unnecessary risks. These do not pose a significant danger to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates that she fully understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child might be at risk of harm. There are clear procedures in place for recording and reporting concerns. The childminder completes regular training and accesses online courses to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date.

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should:

n work in close partnership with other professionals to strengthen early intervention strategies n strengthen risk assessment procedures to ensure that minor risks to children are swiftly rectified, particularly with regards to the outdoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2597993 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10263153 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Written comments from parents were taken into consideration by the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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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

3 February 2023 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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