Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2015 5 December 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 Good 2

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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 has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm to promote their welfare effectively.  Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder supports them in their individual learning very well.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other educational institutions, which supports children's learning at home and at school consistently.  The childminder organises a broad range of outings to different places, which promotes children's physical development and helps to develop their social skills.  Children are happy because the childminder provides enough time for them to settle in well and gathers sufficient information from parents about their children in order to plan effectively to meet their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn, observe, explore and find out about differences.  The childminder does not always invite parents and children to give their suggestions of ways to enrich the children's learning experiences.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn, observe, explore and find out about differences, such as gender and disability  invite ideas from parents and children to help enhance the outcomes for children further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities during inspection.  The inspector sampled children's planning, assessment and registration records.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, parents and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and her policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of children's developmental needs. She provides a wide range of age appropriate activities to cover all areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress and their needs are met. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares her findings with parents to help ensure children make progress and there are no gaps in their learning and development. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts into children's play and through life experiences, which helps to boost their self-confidence. For example, when they go out shopping, the childminder gives children money to pay and asks them to count the change. Although the childminder provides children with a range of resources and learning experiences to find out about other cultures and abilities, she does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn, observe, explore and find out about

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good

Children have positive relationships with the childminder and feel comfortable to ask for her help. The childminder is a good role model and children behave very well. Therefore, they begin to understand how their behaviour may affect others and develop awareness of what is right and wrong. The childminder promote independence in children and praises them for their achievements, which boosts their self-esteem. The children have free access to resources that enable them to practise their early-writing skills. As a result, children form recognisable letters and are well prepared for the move to school. The childminder has secure knowledge of where to seek help for arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of keeping children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly to keep her home safe and secure. The childminder uses an appropriate process of self-evaluation to help her monitor practice and identify areas for improvement, although she does not always invite parents' and children's ideas and suggestions to enhance children's overall learning experiences. The childminder has attended a variety of courses since her last inspection which helped to enhance the care she provides for children. She has forged effective partnerships with the primary schools the minded children also attend. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are very happy with the care, support and teaching that she provides for their children. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and the skills they learn help to prepare them for the next step in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362414 Local authority Camden Inspection number 815469 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Kentish Town, in the London Borough of Camden close to the city farm. The childminder holds a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3 in Childcare and Development.

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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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