Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 8 February 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder communicates closely with her co-childminder and assistant in order to monitor the quality of teaching and learning. She plans appropriate learning experiences for each child, so they make good progress and develop a positive attitude to learning.  The childminder is particularly effective in helping children to extend their learning in communication and language, and mathematics. She teaches them well because of her good knowledge of each child's specific learning needs.  The childminder encourages children to learn about the importance of healthy eating. She organises a variety of interesting cookery activities, often linked to celebrations and significant events of interest to children. Children enjoy learning about different foods and develop a healthy attitude to trying new things.  The childminder maintains an exceptionally positive partnership with her co- childminder. Together, they promote children's well-being extremely well and use highly

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This provision is good

effective strategies for behaviour management. Therefore, children are fully confident and aware of the boundaries.  The childminder considers the views of children and parents when evaluating the provision. She has plans for future improvement, for example, to research new activities that continue to motivate and encourage children to develop their creativity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's learning at home and nursery, but this is not yet fully established. Therefore, she does not consistently promote a shared approach to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities to involve parents in sharing information about children's learning at home, to fully promote a shared approach to children's development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and in their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector read and took into account the childminder's self-evaluation record.  The inspector spoke to the children, the childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and her planning for children's progress.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder teaches children effectively with good levels of individual help. She encourages children to extend their learning, for example, as they make the mixture and shapes for celebration biscuits, using different measures, templates and cutters. Children develop good levels of concentration and gain high levels of self-confidence. The childminder fully encourages children's exploratory learning. Children are particularly keen on using glue to stick colourful pieces of different textured materials onto paper. The childminder interacts well with children, engaging them in conversation during play. She makes good use of her observations of children's learning to plan for individual children's developmental needs. Children are developing a very good understanding of the world around them. They use a range of multicultural resources and celebrate different festivals. Parents are actively encouraged to share their experiences with the children. Therefore,

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who attend. This is good

children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally aware of children's differing needs and liaises closely with parents to promote children's well-being. As a result, children have formed extremely secure attachments with the childminder. Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play throughout the day. They gain new physical skills when exploring outside and enjoy planting and collecting items for the nature table. The childminder enables children to explore contentedly in different play situations. For example, they use the role-play home corner for imaginative play in the kitchen, while the childminder prepares lunch. Children are supervised at all times and develop excellent relationships with each other. They are encouraged to be independent in choosing resources and clearing away afterwards. Therefore, the childminder prepares children extremely well for their future learning at school.

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provision is good

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities. She works alongside her co- childminder and assistant, and together they motivate and support each other. The childminder attends regular training which enhances her professional development. She is trained in first aid and safeguarding issues. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. The childminder is rigorous in promoting good safety and hygiene. She has created informative learning journey records for children and shares these with parents to involve them in their children's learning. However, the childminder has not fully embedded this process, so does not consistently find out what children have been learning at home. Parents state they are very pleased with their children's progress. They particularly feel that their children are experiencing a homely and gentle environment and receiving individual attention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398072 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 838419 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She works from her co-childminder's flat in Crouch End, in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the flat is used for childminding. The flat is accessed by stairs. There is a communal garden available for outdoor play. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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