Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 3 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

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

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely caring and knows the children well, which results in children developing a strong sense of belonging in her care.  The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder fully implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing high quality learning experiences, which capture children's interests. This means all children are able to make rapid progress.  The childminder shares very positive relationships with parents. This is reflected in the highly complimentary feedback they provide.  The childminder fully understands her role and responsibilities regarding safeguarding children. She knows the steps to take if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare.

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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 further the use of training to build on the existing strong service provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from verbal and written feedback.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children's learning and development is supported extremely well as the inspirational childminder has an excellent understanding of how they learn. She is fully aware of the children's individual needs and interests. For example, following a recent visit to the doctor, the childminder extends children's learning during role-play. She asks questions about what has happened to their toy animal. This helps children to develop their communication and thinking skills and prepares them very well for when they go to school. The childminder skilfully engages in children's play by pretending to be the doctor. Children are excited as they measure and fit bandages to make their toy animals better. This helps children to learn about mathematics and provides rich opportunities to explore their imaginative ideas. Children's experiences are enhanced on exciting trips to the zoo, park, groups and museums.

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outstanding

The childminder shares extremely strong and trusting relationships with children. This results in children being very happy and confident in her care. She emotionally prepares them for changes in their lives. For example, she reads stories about the arrival of a new baby. The childminder use every opportunity for children to develop their self-help skills. For example, the childminder provides a small jug at lunchtime which enables even the youngest children to be able to pour their own water. Children develop very healthy lifestyles as they frequently participate in physical play. They have an excellent understanding of the importance of good hygiene. For example, they know why they need to wash their hands before eating.

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provision is outstanding

The dedicated and professional childminder evaluates her service exceedingly well. She is strongly committed to continually improving. She has fully addressed the action and recommendation from her last inspection, greatly improving outcomes for children. She has now attended a variety of courses and is studying for an early years qualification at level 3. This training is beginning to improve her service further. For example, she now very effectively monitors children's development. The childminder has links with local schools and knows where to seek support from other professionals if required, to respond to children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381048 Local authority Camden Inspection number 815789 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden.

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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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