Helen Walters

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

Children are happy and calm. The childminder is attentive to their needs and responds to their gestures. The children show close bonds with the childminder, seeking comfort and giggling when making eye contact. The childminder identifies the children's individual starting points, so she can tailor teaching. The curriculum is child led and focused around children's interests. Children independently explore the environment and choose what they want to play with. The childminder sets up resources and activities that children access at different times of the day. This enables children to develop in all areas of learning. Play is rarely interrupted, and the routine is flexible.

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The provision is good

Children develop their language skills through music and rhyme time, stories, and adult narration. The childminder uses puppets and visuals. This supports children to focus and maintain concentration. The childminder sets clear expectations for behaviour. She speaks to the children respectfully and role models good manners and sharing. This is reflected through peer interactions and children's positive behaviour. Children smile when they receive praise. Babies and toddlers have time to interact with older children at the beginning and end of the day. The childminder knows the skills that children need to be ready to start school.

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need to do better?

n Children self-select books and show great interest when being read to. The childminder is skilled at using different voices and intonation to engage children. The childminder role models language and introduces new vocabulary, such as lumpy and smooth. This means that children are making good progress with their early communication skills. n The childminder has an in-depth understanding of each child's home life. This knowledge is used to support children's well-being and development. The childminder plans trips outside the home, giving children the chance to spend time in the wider community and have new social experiences. This supports children to meet their next steps. n The childminder places importance on good health. Children have access to outdoor spaces, including the garden and nearby park. This gives children the opportunity to be active through crawling and climbing. Children learn about fruit

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and vegetables and go on outings to nearby shops. Children have a toothbrush at the setting and learn from a young age about brushing their teeth. Children's physical skills and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle are developing well. n Children learn to count through singing songs and counting stairs and steps. They are taught simple mathematical concepts, such as big and small, from a young age. n The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and

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10 October 2024 independence skills. For example, children climb stairs and are encouraged to find their coat and take their shoes off. However, on occasions, the childminder does not take the opportunity to further enhance children's learning and development in this area to ensure that independence skills are fully learned. n Parents are kept up to date with their children's learning and progress by verbal handovers and sharing of photos. Wow moments are recorded by video. The childminder works in partnership with parents and makes suggestions for home- learning. During Black History month, the childminder sent a related book home for the parents to read with their child. This helps parents to support their child's development. n The childminder demonstrates a focus on health and safety. For example, she teaches road safety during the school run. She is aware of allergies and carries medication for a child in her care. The childminder has assessed risks within her

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home. There is good cleanliness and hygiene practice during intimate care routines and when preparing meals. n Parents are very happy with the care and teaching that is provided by the childminder. Parents share that their children have developed social skills. They also comment that children access a wide range of activities, including visits to the library. n The childminder regularly attends professional training with the local authority and online. This helps her to keep up to date with changes in legislation, health information and improve children's experiences.

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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 strengthen opportunities for young children to practice and develop their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272543 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10355173 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 10 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and on the weekends, hours are agreed with parents, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on an outing. n The parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out general observations of the children. n The children spoke to the inspector and shared their views. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to the suitability of the childminder, such as her qualification, training and first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

10 October 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

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