Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy in this home-from-home, relaxed environment. The childminder quickly forms strong bonds with children and their parents. This ensures children feel safe and secure. The childminder knows children well and plans around their interests and next steps. Her well-organised provision allows children to access a range of resources of their choosing. She works alongside the schools and nurseries children attend, to support children's learning further. For example, she supports children with their letter and number recognition.

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy sitting together for mealtimes. The childminder sits with them, making it a social experience. Children behave well and understand the childminder's expectations for displaying good manners. They use the language of please and thank you and show respect for the childminder and each other.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder asks children about their day at school. Children are confident and keen to share their learning and experiences with her. For example, they eagerly enjoy sharing what they have been learning about the celebration of Easter. The childminder ensures children take turns in speaking. She asks questions to further support all children to offer their contributions to the discussions. This supports their skills in communication and language.

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n The childminder has a small book corner for children to self-select books to read and enjoys sharing stories with children. She shares a range of different books with children that follow their interests. Children visit the library with the childminder. This provides them with access to a wider variety of books to choose from. This supports them in developing a love for reading. n Children understand the importance of a healthy diet and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy sharing a range of fruits and vegetables at snack time and the childminder reminds them of why it is important to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Children have a range of opportunities to develop physically in the childminder's garden. For example, playing with balls and hoops, and running and jumping and negotiating space. n The childminder has a designated area for children to practise their writing. Children can select crayons, pens and pencils to draw and write on paper or to

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complete activity books. She further supports their fine motor development through the vast range of puzzles, jigsaws and peg boards that are on offer to choose from. n Children sit and attend to activities and show high levels of interest. They listen and follow the childminder's instructions and seek clarifications from the

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28 March 2023 childminder if needed. They understand the importance of tidying away after activities. For example, they use a small broom to tidy up after craft activities. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour and offers children praise. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, children enjoy matching coloured stickers to numbers on a mermaid mosaic picture. She reinforces number recognition as well as asking children to show her, using their fingers, the concrete representation. This ensures that children develop a secure understanding of numbers. n The childminder celebrates diversity. Children learn about different religious festivals throughout the year, such as Christmas and Chinese New Year. She actively seeks out books and educational programmes, so children can learn about differences through the eyes of other children of a similar age, to support

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and embed their learning further. n Parents are happy with the childminder. They receive daily feedback on how their children are feeling, the activities they have done and what they have eaten. They are happy with the variety of activities on offer and the advice and support they receive from the childminder in how to help at home. n The childminder is constantly reflecting on ways to improve. She keeps her training up to date by attending regular training courses. She makes good links with other settings children attend and the local authority. She is passionate about further developing her practice. She has enrolled in a counselling course to enable her to strengthen her offering in supporting children and families with their emotional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of daily risk assessments in ensuring children's safety in her home. She has robust procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. The childminder recognises the signs when a child may be at risk and understands her duty to report on any concern she may have. She understands the importance of the safe preparation of food and has engaged in food hygiene training. The childminder attends safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2582810 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10265339 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Lambeth. She provides care on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 3.30pm until 5.30pm term time only. She has an early years recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector viewed testimonies from parents. n The inspector held a management meeting with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

28 March 2023 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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