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 and her assistants get to know children's personalities very well. They use positive language and facial expressions to support children's communication and confidence. Children develop high levels of self-esteem as they engage in back-and-forth conversations. They learn to express themselves and say what they like and dislike. Children have secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They go to them for reassurance and to show them what they can do. All children are happy and feel safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants teach children to be independent and do things for themselves. They ask if children need help and step in only when children need them to. When children become frustrated, the childminder and her assistants support children to try again. Children have positive attitudes to their learning and persevere even when things are tricky.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans ambitious activities for children of all ages. She works with her assistants to consider the range of skills that children need to learn. Children are confident explorers. They enjoy experimenting with new materials and experiences. Children trust the childminder and her assistants to respect their feelings. They know that they can say when they find something difficult. Children feel well supported.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants plan a curriculum with a clear intent. They closely consider children's interests and needs. The childminder creates an environment that supports children to have a range of experiences. Children develop the knowledge and skills they need. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder plans challenging activities that children of all ages are excited to try. Overall, when children struggle to use new tools, the childminder and her assistant model how to use them. However, the childminder and her assistants do not always check that all children understand their instructions. This means that some children do not always have opportunities to reach the most successful outcomes during group activities. n The childminder and her assistants assess what children know and can do. They consider children's developmental milestones when planning activities. The

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need to do better?

childminder understands that some children may need additional support with their learning. She works with parents and external agencies to identify when children have gaps in their learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. n The childminder and her assistants identify new language that they want

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13 December 2023 children to hear and understand. Children hear a range of new words in their play. However, on occasion, the childminder and her assistants do not always give children time to respond to questions. As a result, children do not always have opportunities to develop their fluency in language at the highest levels. n Care practices are effective. The childminder and her assistants teach children to wash their hands and brush their teeth. Children learn to feed themselves. They learn that doing things for themselves gives them confidence and independence. The childminder and her assistants supervise babies when sleeping and eating. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents are happy that their children make good progress. They notice that children gain confidence and develop their social skills. The childminder gives parents daily feedback on what their children are learning. Parents say that this helps them to extend their children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants are reflective of their practice. They meet regularly to review children's progress and discuss what they can do to enhance their teaching of the curriculum. The childminder organises professional development opportunities for herself and her assistants. This helps their teaching to continue to develop over time. n The childminder and her assistants support children to learn about their differences. For example, they introduce children to different languages and encourage them to try foods from different countries. Children learn to respect people and communities beyond their own. They understand and celebrate the differences between themselves and their friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a strong understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in their care. They routinely attend training to help to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder oversees her safeguarding procedures ensuring that any concerns are reported to the local safeguarding partnership promptly. The childminder and her assistants know how to report allegations relating to adults. The childminder has a robust system for recruiting assistants and checking their ongoing suitability. The childminder and her assistants routinely carry out risk assessments to help to keep children safe.

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should:

n plan and adapt group activities further to support all children to reach the best possible outcomes n build on good practice to support children to develop their fluency in language at the highest possible levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405257 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10301155 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from a premises in Streatham Vale in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She holds a qualification in early years at level 3. The childminder works with assistants.

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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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, an assistant and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language

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activity with the childminder. 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

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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