Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/12/2014 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

 This enthusiastic and caring childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is skilled at engaging with child-initiated play.  The childminder's teaching techniques are effective and she promotes children's development well, through daily play opportunities which suit their interests and abilities.  Children are happy in the childminder's care. They behave well and understand the routines of the day, which supports their independence.  Children benefit from the successful partnerships that the childminder has established with teachers and nursery staff at other settings where children attend. This ensures continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has developed a strong partnership with parents but there is scope to improve the information given to them in order to help them further extend children's learning at home.

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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 the childminder caring for children, primarily in the living room area of the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspection had discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector gained the views of parents through available documentation.  The inspector looked at a sample of available documentation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband, her school-age child and her younger child in a flat in Tufnell Park in the London Borough of Camden. The lounge is the main area used for childminding purposes. There is a garden available for outdoor play. Access to the childminder's home is by several steps down to the front door. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has two children on roll within the early years age range, who attend on a part-time basis.

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

 provide more information to parents about their child's next steps in learning and ideas to support them in further extending their children's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning. She is adaptable and provides children with interesting and challenging activities. As a result, children are fully engaged in purposeful play. The environment is welcoming and children are confident to explore the resources. For example, they independently look at the books set out in a corner of the room to promote their developing interest in literacy. The childminder gains lots of information from parents and carries out observations on children to identify their starting points. She uses guidance to assess children's developmental levels and collates these into summaries. The childminder is clear about the children's next steps in their learning and incorporates this into the children's chosen activities. She has high expectations in order for them to reach their full potential. As a result, the children make good progress across all the areas of learning.

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who attend

The childminder helps children to develop the necessary skills to help them prepare for their next stage in learning. The childminder shows a secure awareness of her responsibility to complete a summary of children's progress check when they are two years old. She is liaising with parents to co-ordinate this to occur prior to their appointment with their health visitor.

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who attend

Children benefit from a good range of learning experiences that are tailored to their individual interests. The childminder encourages children to choose from the varied selection of toys on offer and these include resources made from natural materials for children to discover and use their senses. For example, they explore small logs, metal items and straw. The children gently held the decorations on the Christmas tree, turning them over and scrutinising them from every angle. Young children adore sitting with the childminder and listening to their favourite stories. Their attention is held as the childminder varies the tone of her voice to match the storyline. For example, she whispers when a character is going through the forest and the children listen intently.

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who attend

The childminder uses a good range of teaching methods. For example, she models language when responding to children's communication and provides a narrative for what they are doing. She encourages them to recall events and predict what will happen next when reading stories. She demonstrates how things work by showing children how to thread buttons on string. She challenges the children, setting out mathematical games with young children who show a desire to explore counting. Young children find their name on their pegs and placemats which helps them understand that text has meaning. They use pencils, felt tip pens and crayons to draw on paper. The childminder is encouraging them to hold pencils in a pincer grip to aid their developing writing skills.

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who attend

Children learn about technology as they press buttons on an electronic toy and use this to role play from their own experiences. They use the gear stick as a pedal and steer with the wheel. They carefully feed their dollies and put them to bed. They learn to respect others by undertaking activities relating to different cultures and festivals. For example, they designed patterns for Diwali and enjoyed Irish dancing accompanied by a family member playing a bodhran drum. They explore the garden looking for mini beasts and visit local farms to help them learn about nature.

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

Children, including those who are attending for the first time, are happy in the care of the childminder. They comment that the childminder is happy and snuggle in close to her during story times. They are confident to interact with visitors by chatting and showing their toys. Children excitedly explore the good range of toys on offer and they are keen to learn.

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

Children behave well and develop good manners as the childminder is a positive role model. As a result, young children are kind to their friends, pass toys to each other and say 'Thank you'. The childminder offers meaningful praise and encouragement, telling the children why she is pleased with them. She celebrates children's achievements, by giving them a 'high five'. Resources are changed regularly and are available at a low level to enable the children to make choices about their play to promote their independence.

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

Children are developing healthy lifestyles as the childminder cooks fresh food each day to ensure children are well nourished. Young children skilfully feed themselves and find their own cups to drink water when they are thirsty. The childminder models good hygiene practices, such as hand washing after changing nappies. She cleans the young children's hands with wipes. She explains 'This takes all the germs away', so they understand why they need to do this before eating. This helps children to develop their understanding of good hygiene routines. The childminder takes the children into the garden, trips to local parks and on the school runs to ensure they benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy climbing on large equipment and lifting and transporting large logs to develop their physical skills.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how children learn. She has a background in childcare and provides emergency cover for others. She ensures that required documentation is in place for any temporary placements to ensure the child's welfare. The childminder she is aware of her strengths and areas for development. She evaluates her activities by considering what has worked well. The childminder seeks inspiration from other provisions and researches on the internet to develop the quality of the activities she offers. She values the support she gets from the local authority development workers and has undertaken some courses since registering to keep her knowledge up to date.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible safeguarding concerns. She is aware of what to do if she is concerned about a child. Fire safety control equipment is in place and the childminder is aware of how to evacuate her home safely in the event of an emergency. She practices fire drills regularly to help the children gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder minimises risks and ensures that children are well supervised. She holds a valid first-aid certificate which enables her to deal appropriately with any accidents. The childminder has effective systems in place to maintain required documentation in order to promote children's good health and welfare. The learning environment is organised successfully to ensure children have access to a good range of toys and resources.

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provision

There are good partnerships with parents and they are offered information about their children's time at the setting. The childminder shares written observations and photographs to illustrate the range of interesting activities that engage the children. The childminder plans to meet with parents to share her summary of their child's progress. However, this summary does not contain information about children's next steps or ideas for parents to enable them to extend their children's learning at home. Parents both past and present are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They note that the childminder 'has a genuine love of children and that is evident from the moment that you meet her'. Parents find her to be kind, cheerful, understanding and full of patience. They feel that the setting is warm and friendly which helps their children feel at home. They are happy with the progression their children are making in their learning. The childminder

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provision

has been proactive in working in partnership with other providers who deliver the 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 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY415031 Local authority Camden Inspection number 889420 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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

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