Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 30 April 2009

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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 spends her time playing with and talking to the children. She develops close relationships with them and this means the children in her care are happy and confident.  The childminder demonstrates commitment to developing her practice. She has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection. This has had a good impact on her understanding of how to teach children.  The childminder knows children well. She provides challenging activities to promote children's learning, and encourages them to be independent and make choices. This means children are making good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses her local area well and she provides children with a good range of opportunities to get to know their local community.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about animals and plants, and to enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of challenging experiences for older children to explore and understand how to use technology. Therefore, she does not fully promote their understanding of the world.

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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

 improve opportunities for older children to explore and use a wide range of technology, to further extend their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read letters and questionnaires filled in by parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documents and policies, including children's learning records and the safeguarding policy.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a broad range of experiences and well-organised resources that promote their learning across all areas. The childminder teaches children well and makes accurate observations of their play, so knows what they can currently do. She encourages them to follow their own interests and steps in to promote their learning when required. The childminder encouraged children to try a new puzzle and they enjoyed counting, and matching numbers and the amounts of objects, as they put the pieces together. She reads to them and asks them interesting questions. She consistently helps them to develop the skills they need for school. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to explore technology, such as through using press-button toys. However, these do not always challenge older children, so do not fully promote children's awareness of how things work. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents.

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who attend. This is good

She works with them to promote children's learning. As a result, all children are making good progress.

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good

The childminder has created a safe and welcoming environment. She is a good role model and is kind and respectful towards children. As a result, children are friendly and behave well. The childminder encourages and praises children, and they are motivated and confident individuals. She takes children on daily outings to provide them with a wide range of learning experiences. For example, to encourage children's interest in animals, they visit a local pet shop. The childminder also promotes daily outdoor exercise for children and teaches them how to stay safe near roads. The childminder meets children's individual dietary needs and children enjoy fresh fruit and healthy home-cooked meals.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has good systems in place to track children's learning and development, and uses these regularly to ensure children are making good progress. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has effective safeguarding policies in place. She is able to clearly explain the processes to follow in the event of having concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments on her home and demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote the safety and welfare of the children in her care. The childminder has developed good links with other professionals and providers. She uses these links to benefit the children, for example, as she takes them to spend time in the local primary school before they start. The childminder has demonstrated a clear drive for improvement in order to promote good

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284530 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1006634 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Haringey. The childminder holds a relevant 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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