Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 26 August 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 childminder supports children to gain communication and language skills, build their physical abilities and foster their personal, social and emotional development. This enables all the children to make good progress and develop skills for the future.  The childminder uses effective assessment procedures for monitoring children's development. As a result, she identifies and meets children's next steps in learning through a range of activities and experiences based on their interests.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder. These help to promote their well-being and independence and encourage them to explore their surroundings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from potential and actual harm. She uses robust systems for dealing with any safeguarding concerns and has thought through what action she would need to take to protect and support

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This provision is good

the children in her care.  The childminder is committed to providing children with a good standard of care and education. She uses a well-established programme of self-review to identify areas of practice that could be improved further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to teach children about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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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 daily routines and experiences to help children develop a better understanding of the importance of making healthy choices in their diet and exercise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed activities in the childminder's home and outdoor area, and observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder about her practice and sampled documents, such as policies and procedures.  The inspector toured the premises used for childminding and reviewed the childminder's safety measures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She accurately assesses children's progress over time through observations and she plans effectively for their next steps in learning. This ensures that children are appropriately challenged and make good progress in their development. For example, children acquire key skills for the future as they develop control and coordination when engaging in drawing activities with markers or chalk. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She interacts well with children. She joins in with their play and talks to them about what they are doing in order to promote their communication and language skills. The childminder skilfully sets up play experiences for children based on their current interests. As a result, children are motivated to explore their surroundings and learn important skills, such as how to share and take turns through 'tea-time' play scenarios.

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good

The childminder establishes secure relationships with children. This promotes their sense of emotional well-being. Children approach the childminder with ease to ask questions or to seek comfort, which is readily offered. The childminder keeps children safe and teaches them to manage small risks, such as negotiating the step into the garden. She encourages them to try for themselves and she stands close by to offer support if needed. Consequently, children grow in confidence and independence. This prepares them well for the future. Children develop their physical skills when playing in the childminder's well- equipped garden or when dancing and playing musical instruments inside.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and how to help children make progress in all areas of learning. Parents receive regular feedback about their children's care and learning. They are encouraged to contribute to this process as the childminder shares children's observations and next steps in learning with them. The childminder has made good links with other childminders and playgroups in her area. She is prepared to take the children in her care further afield to seek out the best quality providers. The childminder regularly attends training to update her knowledge and skills. She has endeavoured to improve since her last inspection and this has resulted in more effective assessment procedures and a greater awareness of how to keep children safe. Effective self-review helps the childminder to maintain the quality of her provision and enables her to identify areas for further improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365447 Local authority Camden Inspection number 828952 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the NW5 area of the London Borough of Camden. She currently works part time. The childminder has an appropriate childminding qualification.

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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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