Mason, Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 29 February 2012

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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 is warm and caring. She provides a homely, relaxed environment where children settle well and build strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder attends regular ongoing training to enhance her understanding of children's development. This ensures her practice is constantly evolving to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder uses a range of questioning techniques, which encourages children to develop their language and communication skills.  The childminder encourages children's self-care skills, so that they become confident and independent, ready to go to school.  The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to effectively promote children's learning, safety and well-being.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to investigate and explore, so that they make good progress.  Parents make positive comments about the childminder and the activities she provides

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage toddlers to practise their walking skills, so that they develop in confidence.  Some of the childminder's resources are not easily accessible to children, so that children are not always able to follow their interests.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for toddlers to practise their walking skills, so they are able to explore the environment and develop confidence and independence  review the organisation of resources so that they are easily accessible and children are able to follow their interests throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in the lounge, and during mealtimes in the kitchen.  The inspector sampled the policies and procedures, children's development records and statutory documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and her process for self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources to promote all areas of children's learning and development. However, some are not easily accessible for all children to be able to follow their interests and become independent learners. The childminder taught children colours and numbers as they used their physical skills to work out how to fix pieces together and build a train track. This promotes their mathematical development and helps them think critically as they discovered solutions to problems for themselves. Toddlers became engrossed in a box of natural resources to promote their senses. They discovered the feeling of cotton wool, wood shavings, and conkers. Children laughed as they discovered the impact of blowing on a feather. This promotes children's physical development and understanding of the natural environment.

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good

The childminder provides opportunities for children of different ages to play together and build friendships. She provides an inclusive environment which promotes children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. She talks to them about being kind to each other, so that children learn to manage their own behaviour. The childminder promotes children's independence and understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to feed themselves and help prepare meals. They eat nutritious food which promotes their well-being. Children have opportunities daily for outdoor play. They walk to school, visit local parks and have picnics locally. The childminder encourages toddlers to pull themselves up and walk. She promotes children's physical skills well. However, she does not further develop their confidence by, for example, supporting them to use the hallway and walk between rooms.

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provision is good

The childminder shares information with parents about children's development and their daily routines. As a result, parents are informed of the activities in the setting and can extend children's learning at home. The childminder's home is safe, secure and hygienic for children. The childminder completes risk assessments, and all the required documentation is in place to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She follows Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines and understands the procedures to follow to safeguard children. The childminder reflects on her practice and sets challenging targets to develop her setting and promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428855 Local authority Camden Inspection number 845418 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2011. She lives in the Queens Crescent area, 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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