Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/12/2012 13/05/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children very well and is attentive and caring. Children settle well and form secure emotional attachments.  The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and how children learn. As a result, all aspects of children's care, learning and development are good.  The childminder supports children's individual needs very well by working in partnership with parents finding out about their individual needs and requirements.  Children talk regularly and confidently with the childminder and each other. They enjoy favourite books, songs and rhymes together.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are few activities and resources provided that help children learn about difference and show positive images of people with disabilities.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent the majority of inspection time with the childminder observing her and the children she was caring for.  The inspector sampled children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with available parents and read letters that other parents had left with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the visit. Safeguarding was discussed with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children, aged 10 and four, in a house in Bounds Green in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor, two bedrooms on the first floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder is registered to work from two addresses. She works with two other registered childminders and three assistants.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a toddler group and visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

There are currently 24 children on roll, of whom, 22 are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language or have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop activities and resources showing positive images of people with disabilities to raise children's awareness of the wider community

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who attend

The childminder provides a warm, family environment where all children feel welcomed and valued. The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and is able to provide a range of activities and experiences that help children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder takes time to consider each child's learning style and interest, planning a broad range of activities and experiences, which help them to persevere and try out new things. She builds on accurate observations of what they need to do next in order to support their learning and development in all areas.

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who attend

She knows the children well and undertakes regular observations of them. She uses these to plan activities, which follow children's interests, take into account their capabilities and cover all areas of learning. She makes effective use of information from parents to plan and provide a range of activities, which interest children and provide them with realistic challenge. The childminder has a sound understanding of the two-year check and has already implemented systems to share with parents showing children's progress and areas for development.

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who attend

Children develop strong social skills from an early age and play contentedly alongside each other. The childminder has a competent understanding of how to support young children's learning. She promotes children's language skills well, through involvement in their play. She talks to them about what they are doing. She listens intently to what children say and do, ensuring children feel valued and boosting their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder shows children how to pronounce some words by responding and repeating what they say in the correct way. She supports children who are bilingual and those who are learning English as an additional language particularly well by using key words in their home language. This promotes children's communication and language skills. They enjoy snuggling up together to share a favourite book, establishing children's interest in reading for pleasure and purpose. The childminder involves herself effectively in children's play,

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who attend

extending their learning. For example, she promotes children's mathematical understanding when playing with construction blocks by encouraging children to count the number of bricks that they have used to build a tower. Together, they enjoy playing with an interesting range of musical instruments and singing familiar action songs. The childminder encourages children to be aware of the world around them when she takes them out in the local community. However, there is scope to extend the range of activities and resources showing positive images of people with disabilities in order to raise children's awareness of people's similarities and differences.

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who attend

Children make choices as they decide what they want to play with. Resources and activities are easily accessible and children confidently explore their surroundings to initiate their own learning. Children regularly go outdoors where there are further learning opportunities as the childminder recognises that each child has their own preferred learning style. As a result, all children's development is well supported and provides a solid base for future progress and learning experiences as they move through the education system into school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder develops secure attachments with all the children helping them to feel safe and secure in her care. Systems for settling in new children effectively reduce their anxiety and fear. Children clearly enjoy the childminder's company and form good relationships with her and her co-childminder. Supported by the attentive childminder, children are learning how to share resources and take turns. She manages children's behaviour well and creates an environment where everyone is encouraged to be kind and helpful. The childminder promotes children's growing independence and cooperation. She asks children if they would like to help with little tasks, such as helping to tidy the toys away before lunch. The childminder is a good role model and offers praise and encouragement to help further develop children's self-esteem. She listens carefully to children and is responsive to their expressed wishes. She provides children with

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

consistency and continuity of care, following their home routines and so giving children a strong sense of security and self-confidence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they go for regular walks with the childminder and make wide use of a broad range of equipment in the garden and local park. The childminder provides healthy, home-cooked meals using fresh produce. She talks to children about healthy food choices and the importance of a balanced diet. The childminder gives a high priority to children's safety and well-being. Her home is safe and secure as she undertakes daily checks and regular risk assessments.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder helps children to develop the necessary skills to support them when they start at school. She supports them in becoming independent when using the toilet and looking after their own personal needs. She organises visits to other early years settings to help children to become familiar with interacting with others in larger social groups. The childminder's caring and supportive attitude helps children to feel positive and confident about the next stages in their learning.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has developed policies and procedures to follow which underpin her service and help ensure the well-being of the children. The childminder shares these with parents so that they understand her responsibilities. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the appropriate agencies.

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provision

The childminder forms very effective partnerships with parents. She obtains information about children's needs, preferences and routines before joining the setting to inform her planning and help meet their needs. Parents make many positive comments in their reference letters. They commend the excellent quality of care provided. They state they would highly recommend her to others. The childminder has forged effective partnerships with other settings the children attend. This helps to provide consistency in their care and learning.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her service. Recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed successfully. For example, the low-level storage of resources promotes children's independence of choice. She is able to identify areas of strength as well as areas that she would like to develop further. She strives to continually develop her knowledge through attending relevant training, including the revised Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400221 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 894417 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 24

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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