Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 5 April 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

 Children settle well in the childminder's care. They build strong attachments to their key persons and other adults in the setting. This ensures that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder assesses children's development and monitors their learning to ensure they make consistent progress.  Children make good progress in their communication and language development because the childminder engages them in conversation and encourages them to participate in discussions about their activities at home.  Children spend time outdoors in the fresh air and this promotes their good health. The childminder provides a healthy and nutritious diet for children and they learn good hygiene skills.  The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to safeguard children in her care. She ensures that all adults in the setting are fully aware of the procedures to follow should they have a concern.  The childminder is well qualified and seeks regular training courses to keep her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have continuous access to resources in the outdoor environment.  Children do not have frequent opportunities to thoroughly explore technology within the setting through a suitable range of resources.

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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

 provide children with continuous access to resources so that each child has the opportunity to choose and guide their own play  increase opportunities for children to explore and understand technology by providing a suitable range of resources and experiences to promote this area of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed staff interaction with children both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's progress records, daily diaries, staff suitability and qualifications and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences to promote children's learning and development. Young children are free to explore and develop their imagination during role play, by using a variety of resources. For example, children rolled and shaped dough as they played together indoors. They extended their own play by taking pots and pans from the play kitchen and pretending to cook. The childminder's assistant skilfully extended the activity further by cutting the dough into strips to represent pasta. The childminder provides an extensive variety of resources indoors and outdoors. However, resources to promote children's experiences of technology are less well provided. The childminder tells stories to children from memory and they share books together. She teaches them to recognise letters and numbers, colours and shapes. These activities ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and

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good

The childminder ensures that her setting is safe and welcoming. Children are familiar with exploring their environment and know where to find their favourite toys. The childminder helps children to become independent by teaching them how to wash their hands, put on their coats and shoes, and tidy away their play items. She provides appropriate facilities for children to rest or sleep and keeps them under close supervision to ensure they remain safe. Children thoroughly enjoy the activities in the childminder's garden that cover all the areas of learning. However, some resources, such as painting equipment, sometimes run out and this prevents children from easily accessing the activities of their choice. Children learn to share and take turns with others and behave well. The childminder sets secure boundaries that help children feel safe and effectively promote positive behaviour.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She builds strong and effective relationships with parents to ensure continuity in children's learning and development. She regularly exchanges information with parents and shares records of children's progress. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure for children to explore. She assesses any risks in her environment and on outings to ensure that hazards are minimised and children stay safe. The childminder ensures that the premises remain secure by situating cameras around the building. She evaluates her provision well and has clear plans for driving improvements. She monitors the practice of her assistants through supervision and seeks regular training opportunities so that they keep up to date with their skills and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409002 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 845029 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from a house in Wood Green in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and a management qualification at level 4. The setting operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder employs four assistants, two of whom attend occasionally.

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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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