Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 27 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good and, as a result, the childminder promotes children's learning well. Therefore, children make good progress.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and well-organised learning environment. Therefore, children engage in a wide range of activities and experiences across the different areas of learning.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children, which she uses well to plan for children's next stages of learning. Consequently, children are gaining some key skills to help them as they prepare to move on to the next stages of their learning.  The childminder's kind and caring approach enables children to feel settled. They also develop their confidence and positive self-esteem in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder has taken positive steps to improve her practice. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and she has begun to monitor and

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This provision is good

evaluate her practice well. Therefore, she identifies areas of strength and areas to improve, to develop the quality of her service for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reinforce the correct pronunciation of words to children, or use effective questioning techniques to encourage children to think. Therefore, she does not consistently extend children's communication and language skills.

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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

 use the correct pronunciation of words and strengthen questioning skills, to reinforce children's language development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation that the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder meets children's learning needs effectively. She provides children with a challenging learning environment where resources are effectively stored to enable children to make independent choices about their play. The childminder has developed effective observation and assessment systems which she uses well to monitor and assess children's stages of development. Consequently, she helps children to develop key skills which help to steadily prepare them for their future learning. On the whole, the childminder regularly engages children in conversations and they enjoy sharing books and stories together, for example, at the library. These experiences help to promote children's interest in books and develop their early reading skills well.

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good

Children are happy, clearly well-settled and content in the childminder's care. They respond well to the childminder's calm and sensitive approach. She teaches them about good behaviour through using positive examples and reinforcing their understanding of her expectations. Therefore, children learn the boundaries and the effect that their behaviour may have on others. Children are beginning to develop their early social skills through trips to local playgroups, where they learn to mix and play in larger social groups. They enjoy regular trips to the park where they can exercise and engage in physical activities, such as climbing and balancing, and enjoy the open space. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and understanding of safety. She encourages children to develop positive hygiene practices, such as washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. She also encourages children to think about their safety during

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provision is good

The childminder has a competent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and her role in implementing these in order to promote children's learning and well-being. The childminder robustly risk assesses her home to identify and reduce potential hazards so that children can play in a safe and secure environment. She is secure in her understanding of child protection procedures and she has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards continually improving outcomes for children, for example, through attending relevant training courses. She uses her new knowledge and skills to improve her practice and benefit the children. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She maintains an open dialogue with them and keeps them fully involved in their children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269221 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 837308 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Wightman Road area, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, each weekday, throughout most of the year.

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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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