Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/11/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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

 Children form close and warm relationships with the childminder. They are settled and secure because they are cared for in a positive and encouraging environment.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to ongoing improvements. She reflects on her own practice effectively.  Activities reflect the children's individual interests and stages of development well. The childminder thoroughly plans to promote children's good progress.  The childminder has developed positive and supportive partnerships with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children have limited access to information and communication technology (ICT) resources to promote their understanding of the world further.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 completed observations of the children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed at appropriate times the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two adult sons. They live in a three-bedroom maisonette in the London Borough of Camden. There is a living room, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor available for childminding purposes. There is a secure outdoor play area. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are three children on roll in the early years age group.

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

 enhance children's access to information, communication and technology (ICT) resources to further promote their understanding of the world.

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who attend

This kind, caring childminder has created a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children in her care, providing them with a secure base from which to learn. She uses her knowledge and experience to plan a range of challenging and exciting experiences for the children. The childminder completes comprehensive observations of children's achievements, which enables her to assess each child's progress effectively, and fully supports her planning for the next steps in their learning. As a result of the effective teaching and the wide range of learning experiences children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

Children make their own choices about their play. This helps them develop their independence and confidence. For example, children ask to play with a puzzle, which the childminder responds to with enthusiasm, talking about the colour of the pieces, and how they link together. The childminder skilfully links children's interests to learning experiences, for example, using a child's interests in trains to learn colours. She supports the children's communication and language skills well because she talks to them all the time as they play. For instance, talking about the stickers the children are using to create a picture. She asks effective questions to encourage the children to think about the picture and who they are making it for. Children enjoy reading books both alone and with the childminder to develop their literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder uses all experiences as an opportunity for fun and learning. For example, when the children try to sit in the toy boxes the childminder asks the children to think about if the box needs to be bigger or smaller. This promotes children's good awareness of mathematical concepts through practical experiences. Children overall have a good range of opportunities to develop an understanding of the world. For example, they visit the park and children's centre where they use challenging play equipment and meet new friends. Children enjoy the outdoor environment and have fun in the park, collecting leaves, which they then use their imaginations to create pictures with. However, they have limited opportunities to explore information, communication and technology (ICT) resources to widen their experiences and understanding of the world. Children use their imaginations well as they enjoy play with a range of toys that support their creativity. For

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who attend

example, they are excited as they play with a tea set and play food, and slice 'cakes' and share pieces with the childminder.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming, calm environment where children feel secure and comfortable. The children are very well settled and form happy attachments to the childminder. She promotes their emotional well-being by understanding their individual care needs and through calm and consistent interaction. The children confidently approach the childminder for cuddles and support when they are feeling upset or worried. For example, she helps children in her care feel positive about themselves with conversations about their family life. Parents recognise and value the warm and caring relationship between the childminder and the children. The childminder supports children to play together and to understand about acceptable behaviour, as they are reminded and encouraged to share the toys and resources. Children are supported well to develop their confidence, independence and social skills needed for the next stage of their learning and

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

Children's health and well-being are given good attention by the childminder, who has a good understanding of healthy eating. Although parents provide the main meals for children, the childminder ensures the snacks she provides are healthy and nutritious. She effectively uses all activities as learning experiences for the children. For example, at snack time the childminder and children talk about slicing and peeling the banana, with the children deciding they want to peel it themselves. The childminder uses lots of praise when they complete the task. This promotes the children's confidence in their abilities and supports their growing independent skills effectively. Furthermore, the childminder gently reminds the children about sitting down to eat food to avoid choking. This raises children's good awareness of the importance of safe practices. They adopt good personal hygiene routines as they wash their hands after messy activities and before they eat. A sticker

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

chart in the bathroom makes this activity fun. In addition, the childminder talks to the children about the importance of cleaning their teeth after eating. Children go for daily walks, or play in the garden so they benefit from the fresh air and exercise this provides. They regularly use the large play equipment at the local park, so gaining an understanding of the need for physical exercise.

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provision

This inspection was brought forward because we found the childminder had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of their registration. On this occasion Ofsted issued the provider with a warning letter. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes effective use of self- evaluation, identifying areas of her work where she wants to develop her skills further. For instance, she has attend training organised by the local authority to enhance her knowledge and understanding, and made enquires about further training available. This demonstrates the childminder has a positive approach to continuing her professional development and a strong capacity to sustain and drive improvements.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection well. She has a secure awareness of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. The childminder supervises children closely and has organised her home so children can move safely and with confidence. The childminder is self-assured and enthusiastic in her work with the children. She has developed a well-organised and child-orientated environment to enable children to play and learn successfully. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of completing required progress checks for two- year-old children. She effectively observes and assesses the children's progress and she uses this information successfully to plan activities.

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provision

The childminder is self-assured and enthusiastic in her work with the children. She has developed a well-organised and child-orientated environment to enable children to play and learn successfully. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of completing required progress checks for two-year-old children. She effectively observes and assesses the children's progress and she uses this information successfully to plan activities.

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provision

Daily verbal feedback keeps parents up to date about their own children and the activities they take part in. As a result, parents are fully involved and informed about their children. The childminder understands her role in sharing assessments with parents. This means parents are fully encouraged to contribute to their child's learning and development. The childminder has a developing partnership with other early year's providers that children attend. This means information is shared and care is consistent. In addition, the childminder is aware of how to contact other professionals who can offer guidance and support if she has concerns about children's development and progress. Children are making good progress, are happy, and secure in the care of this dedicated childminder.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY269329 Local authority Camden Inspection number 925586 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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