Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/03/2014 25/05/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 develop good skills for learning because they are well motivated and enjoy their activities.  Children's language development is given high priority as the childminder introduces new vocabulary, speaks clearly and provides a narrative for what children are doing.  Good relationships between the childminder and children ensure children are happy and settled in their learning environment.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to attend training courses, so she continues to update her childcare knowledge and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder is not always successful in engaging parents and key persons in sharing information when children also attend other early years settings.

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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 observed children's activities in the living room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector also took account of the views of parents from written references.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives with her adult daughter in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has two 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:

 explore further ways to engage parents and key persons at other early years settings that children attend to improve information sharing about children's learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of play activities to promote children's learning and development. She has recently introduced a new system of observation and assessment to track children's progress effectively. She links her observations to the seven areas of learning and the outcomes for children; this enables her to see if children are making progress within the expected levels for their age range. The childminder is aware of the requirement to implement a progress check for two-year-olds, attending training to develop her knowledge of this.

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who attend

The childminder gets to know the children quickly through making observations and in her discussions with parents. She plans her day according to the children's interests and areas for further development. Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's starting points and are kept well informed about their children's progress through regular progress reports. Systems to share information about their children's learning and development at home and with their key person at nursery are less well developed.

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who attend

The childminder supports children well in developing their language skills through meaningful conversations during play. For example, the childminder asks children questions which help them to think critically about what they are doing. Children are provided with a good range of books that reflect their age groups and interests. The childminder helps older children to develop their early writing skills by providing a variety of resources for them to choose and she supports them during activities to write their own names. The childminder provides opportunities for children to become more independent and make their own choices. Children's imagination is fostered as they engage in role play, using the dressing up outfits to dress up as their favourite action heroes. The childminder shows high regard to developing children's mathematical skills as she counts with children frequently during play. The childminder successfully teaches children to recognise

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who attend

numbers by sticking them to their favourite resources such as the cars. Children talk about the number of cars they have as they sort them and line them up and count them accurately up to ten. The childminder extends their learning well, for example, by asking if they add one more how many will they have.

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who attend

The childminder enables children to have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy the space and freedom in the garden where they run around, kick balls and play with the wheeled toys. The childminder encourages sensory play, with tents in the garden and dens in the living room, enabling children to explore lights and sounds in a calming atmosphere.

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who attend

The childminder shows high regard to supporting children in developing their self-care skills and learning independence so that they are well prepared to move on to school.

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

Children have good relationships with the childminder and older children show care for the babies. Babies who are newly settling show they feel secure with the childminder and enjoy lots of cuddles. Older children share jokes with the childminder and laugh as they dress up and have their picture taken saying 'sausages'.

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

Good systems are in place to help children be ready to move on to school. They show a strong awareness of safety as they walk sensibly up and down the stairs. They help to tidy away toys and the childminder explains to them that this is so that they do not trip and fall. The childminder supports children well in developing their personal independence such as using the bathroom independently and putting on their shoes and jackets. In addition, children learn good social skills as they join in whole group activities during outings and at playgroups.

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

Children respond well to the daily routines as they have lunch after a morning at nursery. The childminder promotes sociable mealtimes where they sit and talk about the events of the day. Older children say what they would like to eat, enabling them to have a choice and develop healthy eating habits.

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

The childminder maintains high standards of hygiene practice and adapts her living room so that children can play independently and in comfort. The childminder is a good role model; children follow her example and are very polite. Even the youngest children are encouraged to say please and thank you. As they play games together, children are reminded about sharing, taking turns and being kind to others.

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

Parents and children benefit from gradual setting in procedures. The childminder records information about children's individual routines and dietary needs along with information about children's learning and development. This means that she gets to know them well, promoting a smooth transition for children.

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

The childminder encourages children to be active during indoor and outdoor play. Children use a variety of play equipment to support their physical development and gain exercise and fresh air. They also benefit from walking trips in the local environment and to the park.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and has a well planned routine which ensures that her setting meets the needs of all children who attend. She supervises younger children very closely and provides successful adult support. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to safeguard children. Her safeguarding policy is robust and she knows how to contact her local safeguarding children board should she need to make a referral. In addition she is very clear about when to notify Ofsted of any significant events. Clear risk assessments carried out on visitors, the premises, equipment and outings, mean that children play in a safe and secure environment. Records are kept of any accidents or medication administered to children and these are shared with parents.

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provision

The childminder has responded positively to the recommendations made at her last inspection. She is committed to making further improvements by attending and prioritising further training opportunities. She evaluates her practice and asks parents to contribute to this process. The childminder works closely with the local authority and has acted on their recommendations and completed plans and targets for improvement through self- evaluation.

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provision

The childminder values the importance of parents' input. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day through daily feedback and discussion. Parents can easily see how their children are developing when sharing and talking about the children's learning journals and progress checks. She does care for children who attend other settings and is beginning to make links with staff at the school nursery to ensure continuity of care and learning. Parents state in written references that they are very pleased with the care and education provided for their children.

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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 140384 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 952576 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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