Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 20 March 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

 Children build secure relationships with the childminder and show they are settled in her home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's communication and language skills. Therefore, children make good progress in this area of learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of self-evaluation and uses this to reflect on her practice and make improvements to benefit outcomes for children.  The childminder has a good awareness of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan the routines to enable children to have enough time to extend their imaginations and become deeply engrossed in their activities before introducing more toys.

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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

 develop ways to allow children to have time and freedom to become more deeply involved in activities and extend their imaginations as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the childminder and children in the living room.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice, including the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed and read the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's home is welcoming and well-resourced with good quality toys. Children show great interest in the activities available and are very independent in choosing their choice of play. The childminder spends time with the children as they play and consistently talks to children about what they are doing, to encourage them to think and respond. The childminder ensures children develop a love of books and includes story times into the routines for the day. Children actively take part in reading the story and join in with the endings of their well-known books. This demonstrates that their listening skills are developing and supports them with their later skills when they begin to read. The childminder keeps clear observation records, including completing the required progress checks for two-year-old children. She uses her records to track children's progress and identify individual learning needs.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents and ensures that she has appropriate information about their children's needs before they start to attend. Consequently, children are confident and settled. The childminder uses daily conversations to communicate with the parents. She also makes her assessments available for parents to read at any time. Parents' views are sought and these show that parents are very pleased about the care and learning their children receive. The childminder makes good use of outdoor activities to encourage children's physical development and to also support them in socialising and making friendships. Children's self-help skills are promoted effectively as the childminder gives children time to practice being independent. She gently reminds children to say when they need to go to the toilet and encourages them to use the bathroom on their own. This supports children's well-being, health and future skills.

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provision is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has made clear improvements to the service she provides. She has developed her understanding of maintaining the required documentation and has all information that is required. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement as she successfully evaluates her practice. This includes planning further training to keep up-to-date with any changes and develop new ideas. The childminder checks her home for safety. In particular, she is vigilant about safety procedures in the event of an emergency and practises the evacuation procedure with children often.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308022 Local authority Camden Inspection number 814952 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in a fourth floor flat in South Hampstead, in the London Borough of Camden. The home is accessed using stairs. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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