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 creates a safe, warm and nurturing environment for children. The settling-in arrangements are flexible and tailored to meet children's individual needs. Children are happy and confident in the setting and have developed strong attachments to the childminder. Children are secure in the environment. They freely explore the activities and experiences the ambitious curriculum provides, knowing the childminder is close by.

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The provision is good

The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach. She gets down to children's level and engages in their play. She demonstrates and guides but does not dictate what should happen next. Children laugh with delight as the childminder rolls onto a big pile of cushions during a safety demonstration before a physical play activity. Children work together to begin to develop a shared narrative to their play, sharing their ideas and opinions.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children the importance of not taking toys from others, of waiting their turn and sharing the resources available. When children struggle with this, the childminder intervenes swiftly to support them. Children are offered lots of praise and encouragement. They develop skills of resilience as they work hard to solve problems and carry out tasks independently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and plans appropriately to help them reach the next stage of their development. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder provides an extremely language-rich environment and children have developed wide vocabularies, which they display during conversations. The childminder asks children questions and gives them time to think about the answer. There are lots of opportunities for children to enjoy songs and rhymes. Children begin to pose their own questions to further extend their learning. For example, they ask, 'What do you think a snake drinks?' n Children show a good grasp of early mathematics. While playing with different types of balls, children categorise them according to size and use the labels 'small', 'medium' and 'large' confidently. Children point out shapes in the

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environment. They count with confidence during play. For example, they count down from five to one before their rocket zooms into the sky, and then they count up from one as they prepare to jump onto a pile of cushions. n Children are offered a variety of experiences and opportunities with which they show high levels of engagement and focus. However, sometimes, when children complete tasks quickly and with ease, the childminder does not offer them

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2 November 2023 challenges to further extend their learning in a particular area. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of living healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a range of freshly prepared healthy meals. As children enjoy their pesto pasta for lunch, they pick out the different-shaped pasta to show the childminder and hold up their broccoli 'trees' before eating all the 'leaves'. The childminder's regular delivery of an 'odd box' encourages children to try a wider variety of fresh ingredients. Children excitedly request kiwi fruit for dessert. n The childminder uses the local community to teach children about the world around them. Children socialise with other children at school collection time, when the playground becomes a communal space. They visit the local library and local food stalls, learning about different types of produce. The childminder and children celebrate what is important to them through sharing stories,

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recipes, arts and crafts. Children can see themselves positively represented and are encouraged to respect the views and opinions of others. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents feel that the childminder offers a supportive and relaxed environment for children. Parents describe communication as 'effective' and feel well informed about the progress children are making. n The childminder continues to develop her own professional development. She engages with training opportunities that allow her to deepen her knowledge and understanding on different areas of child development. The childminder is proactive in seeking regular feedback from parents and carers to ensure that she continues to provide the best standard of care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has continued to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular training. She has a robust understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and abuse. There are clear recording and reporting procedures in place. The childminder understands the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone in the household. Regular visual risk assessments of the premises ensure that the childminder promptly identifies and manages risk effectively. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe when out of the setting by talking to them about topics such as road safety.

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should:

n make sure that the intentions of the curriculum are met by consistently offering opportunities to extend children's learning and move them towards the next stage of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471165 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10308444 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 3 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday only. The childminder has undertaken appropriate training relevant to her role.

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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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the 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

2 November 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

2 November 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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