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 Met

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The provision is good

Children form strong, warm bonds with the childminder. They come and find her for comfort and reassurance when needed. Children have strong friendships with their peers. They are happy to spend time playing alongside each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that supports children's next steps in learning and builds on their interests. During 'science week' children are learning about change. The children enjoy exploring the different colours of play dough. The childminder encourages children to use and understand key words while they 'press', 'roll' and 'mix'. Children smile in excitement when they observe the colours change. Children are able to talk about their observations and recall what they did using the key words used by the childminder. All children make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and sets consistent expectations of behaviour. She provides support if conflict arises and reinforces positive behaviour by encouraging turn taking and sharing. The childminder uses songs during transitions, such as a 'tidy-up' song and a 'line-up' song. Most children act quickly when they hear these songs, routines are predictable and established.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to think for themselves. For example, during play, she uses effective questions. The childminder asks them to tell her why they have used selected colours for their drawings. When younger children name some coloured objects incorrectly, she encourages them to try again. She waits patiently and praises the children when they correct themselves. n Overall, the curriculum for physical development is good. Children develop their large muscle groups as they ride on toys and walk on balance beams. Children engage in fine motor skill activities as they thread spaghetti through colanders. At times, children's play is interrupted and cut short by staff when they move them onto other activities or routines. As a result, some children can get upset and resist the transition. n Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress from their starting points. The childminder gathers information from parents about

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children's home language. The children benefit from weekly Spanish and French lessons to help celebrate children's heritage. The childminder uses key words in children's home language to help them convey their wants and needs. n The childminder is kind and attentive, she is quick to notice if children are becoming upset and offer comfort. However, she does not always consider how high noise levels impact children's emotions and interactions with others. On occasions, some children become increasingly overwhelmed as the noise levels

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need to do better?

11 March 2025 increase. n The childminder knows how to support children with SEND. She works with parents to identify early developmental concerns. The childminder works in partnership with external agencies and the local authority to implement targeted support plans. n Parents offer immense praise for the childminder. They praise the high-quality care she provides. Parents receive regular feedback about their children's progress and next steps in learning. They appreciate the support and advice the childminder provides them with, in particular toilet training and readiness for school. Parents strongly recommend the childminder. n The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals. Children develop their independence. They self-serve and self-feed themselves confidently. The childminder supports and encourages children who need additional help. For example, those children who might be fussy eaters or those

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who have recently started to use cutlery. Meal times are a social learning experience. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She identifies areas of development and training. She recently completed specific mathematics training, focused on boys. She encouraged her assistants to attend to support their skills further. The childminder had noted that some of the children were reluctant to engage in maths-based activities. Since attending the training the childminder has been able to incorporate this learning in everyday activities.

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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 allow children the time and space to engage deeply during their play, minimising interruptions n manage noise levels to support children's emotional well-being and interactions with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544575 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10368258 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 9 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Brixton in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works Monday to Friday 8am till 6pm all year round. The childminder employs three level 3 qualified assistants. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 March 2025 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

11 March 2025 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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