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

The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant provide a safe, stimulating and spaciously designed environment for children. Children are happy, confident and eager to take part in experiences. When participating in an activity with coloured rice, children show sustained levels of concentration and cooperation with each other. They tip and pour rice between differently sized containers. They show perseverance when negotiating rice into the smallest of containers. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement, which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder and her assistant work hard to help children begin to regulate their own behaviours. They talk about the importance of sharing and turn taking, and reinforce this during small-group activities. In the garden, children delight in each taking their turn to be the 'jumping bean'. The childminder has discussions with children about their feelings to help them to understand why they may feel sad or upset. Children develop friendships with their peers, showing affection, care and concern for each other.

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The provision is good

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in the setting. The childminder makes reasonable adjustments to ensure that all children can participate in the carefully designed curriculum plan. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They have effective systems in place for observing and monitoring children's development. They challenge the children and have appropriate next steps in learning in place. Children become ready for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. Children have opportunities to hear a variety of language during the day, in both English, Spanish and infant baby sign language. The childminder and her assistant use repetition to reinforce new language, such as 'bouncy' and 'squeaky'. They show genuine enthusiasm for engaging children in conversations. n Children enjoy a range of experiences. They visit local parks and green spaces, libraries for rhyme time and stay-and-play groups. These give children opportunities to socialise with others. In the setting, children enjoy a weekly Spanish music lesson. They excitedly greet the teacher with 'hola' on her arrival.

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need to do better?

Children of all ages participate, following instructions to clap their hands or stamp their feet. n Children can occasionally test boundaries, for example, climbing on tables. The

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21 March 2023 childminder and her assistant are quick to respond to this. However, children do not always understand why this behaviour is unwanted. The childminder does not consistently provide explanations to help children to develop an awareness of cause and effect, allowing them to make more positive decisions. n Partnership with parents is excellent. Parents understand the progress their children have made since beginning at the setting. They are happy with the levels of communication and support that they receive. n Overall, children are independent learners. They negotiate the environment, including the garden, selecting activities that they enjoy. Children feed themselves and learn to scrape their own plates when they are finished. However, there are times when children's independence skills in dressing and undressing are not as well supported and sometimes these tasks are automatically done for them.

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n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She freshly prepares meals using a range of vegetables, grains and pulses. Children experience a wide variety of meals that reflect a range of cultural backgrounds. They select vegetables to go with their main meal, which encourages them to try different textures and flavours. Following a visit from a health professional, children learn about oral health and now brush their teeth after lunch. n The childminder supports children to celebrate diversity. The childminder and her assistant share their heritage with children by teaching Spanish alongside English. Using information shared by parents, the childminder celebrates festivals that are important to individual children. Children take part in activities, such as arts and crafts, food tasting, sharing stories and dressing up, to understand what is important to others. Children learn the importance of

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need to do better?

listening to the views of others and respecting differences in opinion. n The childminder is reflective, seeking regular feedback. She works together with other agencies involved in children's learning. The childminder continues to invest in her own professional development and supports her assistant with training opportunities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training. They have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm or abuse. There are procedures in place for monitoring and reporting concerns. Local safeguarding contacts are displayed for parents in the setting. Rigorous risk assessments are in place to ensure that the setting remains safe and secure for children. The childminder understands the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone within the household. When out of the setting, risk assessments are continuous. Children learn the importance of road safety and always staying together and holding hands.

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should:

n support children to understand how to make different choices when they display unwanted behaviour, such as by providing explanations n ensure consistency in promoting children's independence, especially with their dressing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492222 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10280274 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 8 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in South Lambeth, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works with an assistant and another co- childminder. She provides care all year round, between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around 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, her assistant and children. 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

21 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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Inspection activities

21 March 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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