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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children in her care. Children settle in quickly when they first start and confidently explore the environment. The childminder gathers information from parents to help her plan for children effectively from the beginning. She understands individual children's needs and provides opportunities for children to build on what they already know and can do. This helps children progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what individual children can achieve and encourages children to take part in activities she plans. Children develop a positive attitude towards learning. The childminder recognises gaps in children's learning and seeks advice from the local authority early years advisors on how to best support children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) in her care. She plans meaningful activities to focus on developing children's communication and language. For example, the childminder names objects children explore, and uses repetition and rhymes to extend children's vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children good manners. This helps them develop respect and sharing and build on their social skills. The childminder talks to children about their feelings to help them manage their emotions. She understands the importance of promoting children's physical development and teaching them about a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from daily physical exercise in the fresh air.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection and addressed all actions raised. She has developed her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. The childminder now maintains the records of children's names and their hours of attendance. n The childminder benefits from support from the local authority advisory team. She attends training courses that help her develop knowledge and skills on how to plan a well-balanced curriculum for individual children. The childminder considers children's needs, abilities, and interests when she plans for their learning. Children enjoy taking part in activities. However, there are occasions when the childminder rushes them to finish one activity to take part in another. This then limits children's imagination and enjoyment. n Children learn about number sequences during everyday routines. For example, when the childminder counts the steps as they walk up and down the stairs. This

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need to do better?

supports their early mathematical skills. Children enjoy exploring numbers and concentrate well as they complete mathematical puzzles. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress in learning. She focuses on helping children to develop skills they are lacking. The

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need to do better?

17 January 2024 childminder has some visual aids to support children's learning. However, she is not using these as effectively as possible to aid children's understanding and build on their communication and language skills even further. n Children practise using their small muscles during construction activities, arts and crafts, and painting. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's language, literacy, and mathematical development. Children make marks and learn the names of colours and shapes as they play. The childminder helps children develop a love for books through daily reading. n Parents positively comment on the high-quality childcare experiences their children receive. The childminder has developed a trusting partnership working with parents. They regularly share information about children's care and learning. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's learning at

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home. This supports consistency in children's development. n Children develop an early understanding of similarities and differences. They are exposed to visits to a local community, including shops, playgroups, parks, and playgrounds. They develop respect for other people and behave well. n The childminder is vigilant and carries out ongoing risk assessments, to provide a safe environment and keep children safe. She teaches children how to stay safe when outdoors. Children follow instructions and know how to use apparatus safely. n Children learn about the importance of hygiene routines. They know how to wash their hands correctly and eagerly do so before mealtimes and after outdoor play and toileting. n The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children throughout the day to develop new skills, including independence. All children, including those with SEND, are gaining skills to prepare for the next stage of learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide plenty of opportunities for children to explore activities in their own time to maximise their enjoyment and learning experiences n use available visual resources more effectively to build on children's understanding and communication and language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586408 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10279384 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder offers childcare Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, 48 weeks a year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 January 2024 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

17 January 2024 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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