Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 12 January 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children receive excellent support within the childminder's highly effective key-person system. This helps them to achieve outstanding progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating learning environment for children. She promotes inclusive practice and equality and diversity extremely well. Children celebrate festivals from around the world and parents are actively encouraged to share their experiences with children.  The childminder successfully uses the information gained from observations, assessment and planning to complete the required progress checks for children aged two years in partnership with parents.  The childminder follows secure recruitment procedures. Assistants receive thorough induction, and regular, in-depth supervision and monitoring of practice, which results in the high-quality teaching children receive.  The childminder promotes children's welfare through highly effective safeguarding

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This provision is outstanding

procedures. She has recently completed advanced safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is current and accurate about how to proceed should she have concerns about a child.  The childminder works very well with her co-childminder and assistants. Children benefit greatly from their joint approach and commitment to improve practice through ongoing self-evaluation. The highly complementary way of working means that best use is made of each adult's specific skill set and 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

 continue to develop a targeted programme of professional development to further improve the already outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the playroom and dining room.  The inspector talked with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members, and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with parents and considered their written views.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptionally secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Children flourish because she recognises the uniqueness of each child. She identifies children's next steps in learning accurately through observation and assessment. The childminder promotes children's early investigative and communication skills with a wide range of resources, including treasure baskets and activities that encourage children to learn, solve problems and discover for themselves. The childminder follows children's lead in conversations. She plays alongside them, introducing new language and skills. Children explore the construction kit, persevering as they interlink the pieces to make the cogs turn. They are very motivated as they respond to the encouragement they get from the childminder and assistant. The childminder is highly skilled at supporting this valuable play because she is extremely knowledgeable about the

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who attend. This is outstanding

learning intentions of this type of activity. The childminder plans exciting, challenging activities and experiences. The quality of teaching is excellent.

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outstanding

The highly effective key-person system contributes significantly towards children's feelings of security and well-being. The childminder meets regularly with parents and teachers to plan a smooth and successful transition for children when they move on to nursery and school. Children know what is expected of them and learn how to behave within an exceptionally nurturing environment. The childminder encourages them to learn and develop the skills that will support and benefit them at school. She teaches them valuable self-care skills so that they are extremely independent and capable. The childminder and her co-workers are exceptionally positive role models. They are calm and gently spoken, and they smile and enjoy themselves as they work with the children. The children play extremely well together, showing care for each other and making firm friendships.

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provision is outstanding

This established, highly skilled and well-qualified childminder has developed excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals. She is extremely well supported by the parents who are fully involved in the life of the provision. This ensures its efficient running and a shared vision of how to drive improvement and respond to the changing needs of children and their families. She also seeks children's views as part of the self-evaluation process. The childminder is a highly effective role model for her motivated co-childminder and assistants. She organises high-quality professional supervision for her assistants and students, and provides valuable work experience as they gain their qualifications. There is a strong culture of continuous professional development and the childminder recognises the need for and welcomes ongoing training opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140346 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 841419 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the Alexandra Park area of the London Borough of Haringey. She works each weekday throughout most of the year with a co- childminder and an assistant.

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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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