Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends training through the local authority to develop her knowledge of the early years curriculum, planning and assessment. She provides additional training, coaching and mentoring to her assistant on a regular basis. The childminder also benefits from being observed by the very knowledgeable assistant. This helps them work collaboratively in carrying out self-evaluation and reflecting on the provision. Following this, they implement changes to enhance the provision and their practice. n The childminder and her assistant have completed mandatory safeguarding training. She regularly updates her own knowledge on safeguarding by accessing additional training and ensures the assistant also attends and completes these additional trainings. She possesses exceptional knowledge of how to keep children safe and identify the signs of abuse. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

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She evaluates and monitors resources to ensure they are safe for children to use and learn with. The childminder works closely with the safeguarding lead from the local authority and knows to contact them to report any concerns or to make referrals. n The childminder and the assistant know how to effectively assess children to understand what they know and can do, and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistant will carry out baseline assessments of each child when they join the provision. This information is used to determine each child's next steps and informs the planning of activities to support children to make progress. n The childminder and her assistant spoke of how they utilise the garden to develop children's gross and fine motor skills. They provide opportunities for children to explore the natural world, ride bicycles, mark make on walls, negotiate space effectively and learn to take turns and share with their friends.

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n The childminder expresses the importance of having clear and consistent routines established. For example, she will ensure children regularly use the calendar to learn the date, days of the week, months of the year. They will also be encouraged to describe the weather and how they are feeling. The childminder will support children to build relationships with other children and promote the use of 'talk partners' for children to share their views and hold discussions. She will endeavour to provide ample opportunities for children to interact with one another and take turns when holding a conversation. The childminder and her assistant will teach and model good behaviour to the children and have consistently high expectations of their behaviour and conduct. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will utilise children's home language to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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Teaching children about different cultures, valuing diversity and individuality will also be an important part of the curriculum. n The childminder has a plethora of resources to support children to learn and develop in all areas of the curriculum. She discusses the importance of instilling

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30 June 2023 a love of reading and books to the children, particularly in aiding the development of their language and communication skills. Children will benefit from exploring texture books, sensory books and sensory toys. The childminder intends for children to learn a rhyme a week and explore the language and vocabulary from the nursery rhyme. n The childminder endeavours to provide children with a wide array of opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world, such as trips to the local farm, market and local area. n The childminder possesses good knowledge to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has experience of working with the local authority inclusion team and will contact them for advice on how to develop her practice and support children with SEND attending in the future. She also understands the importance of working with external

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professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children with speech delay. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to identify the gaps in children's independence skills, prior to them joining the provision. She also understands the importance of building positive relationships and keeping parents informed about their child's learning and development. She endeavours to work in collaboration with parents to plan a curriculum that promotes children's independence. This will also prepare children for their transition to school. The childminder will work with her assistant to build in opportunities for children to learn to independently eat, serve their own drinks and use the toilet independently, as well as put their own coat and shoes on. n The childminder discusses the importance of developing children's understanding of healthy habits. She will encourage children to bring in their favourite fruit. She

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plans to discuss the health benefits of the fruit during snack time.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486203 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10260187 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 12 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 August 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 works with an assistant and operates all year round, on Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for family holidays. The childminder and the assistant hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 A sample of policies, procedures and relevant documentation were evaluated by the inspector. n A learning walk of different areas of the learning environment was provided by the childminder. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

30 June 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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