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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly in this comfortable and inviting setting. The childminder and her assistant greet children affectionately. They get to know children to ensure that their arrival at the setting is tailored to their individual needs, which helps children's transitions from home to the setting. The children independently make choices from the well-stocked resources and excitedly find their favourite toys. The childminder supports all children's choices and skilfully supports young children to understand the views of others. Children show they feel safe and secure and build strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They giggle excitedly when the childminder joins in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans the curriculum well. This focuses on children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder models good manners and uses turn-taking games to ensure that all children feel involved in the activities on offer. She has high expectations for the children and herself. In turn, children show empathy and affection to each other. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they take turns pointing to objects on a wall poster, which shows their increasing confidence in communication and language activities.

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The provision is good

The children confidently access all areas of the property, including a dedicated sensory play space. In the dining space, the children find their chairs when it is time for snack. While making snack, the childminder's assistant asks children to make choices from a range of fruit or vegetables and talks to them about healthy eating and the importance of making healthy choices.

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need to do better?

n This well-resourced setting has a wide variety of resources that are linked to children's interests and the childminder's learning intentions. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and their next steps to plan learning opportunities, including visits to the local museum and library, alongside regular daily walks to local play parks. This helps children to build on their knowledge of the world around them and expand their real-life experiences. n Practice promotes children's independence and well-being following on from discussions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent training. The childminder ensures that any gaps in children's experiences are considered when planning her curriculum. This ensures that all children are making good progress in all areas of their development. n Children's behaviour and social skills are developing well through clear expectations and discussions to encourage a range of skills, such as turn taking

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need to do better?

and working together. Children affectionately welcome each other on arrival and the childminder helps them to include each other in play, especially those

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need to do better?

25 April 2023 children who need a little more time to consider the needs of others. n Children's communication and language skills are encouraged with a range of songs, stories and back-and-forth conversations. They cheerfully choose their favourite songs and show delight when their choice is chosen. However, more could be done to support children who speak English as an additional language. n The curriculum is ambitious and supports the developmental needs of the children. However, how the curriculum is organised could be more broad and provide more opportunities for children to develop creative and sensory skills with a range of media or materials to encourage them to explore with their senses. n Parents' feedback is positive and shows clear partnership working, especially when preparing children for their ongoing learning journey, such as when leaving to go to school. Parents report feeling like part of a new family when

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attending the setting. n The childminder supports children's understanding of keeping themselves safe and healthy by following robust hygiene practices. Children talk about washing their hands and are able to say when they need to do this. The childminder uses resources available at the setting, such as play food, to teach children about making healthy choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their role and responsibilities and actively participate in ongoing training to keep their knowledge of safeguarding up to date. They are aware of the steps to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare and know the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder ensures children's safety in the setting and when accessing the local community. The childminder understands how to meet her responsibilities for ensuring the suitability of people who live or visit her home. She has a clear understanding of keeping children safe at mealtimes by managing allergies, and she models the importance of sitting at the table to eat to reduce the risk of choking.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and to explore a wide range of media and materials to develop their skills n broaden opportunities for children to recognise, value and share their languages, traditions and backgrounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486120 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10276139 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 6 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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

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Inspection activities

25 April 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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