Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 18 November 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's practice is based on a secure understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children and what they can achieve.  The educational programmes cover all areas of learning and the childminder provides children with stimulating activities based on their interests and needs.  The childminder establishes caring relationships with children from the outset. This helps children develop a sense of emotional well-being and security.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She implements robust policies and procedures to safeguard children and is familiar with the procedures for reporting any welfare concerns.  An effective programme of professional development allows the childminder to develop her knowledge and understanding further. This has a positive impact on children's learning as they benefit from better quality experiences.

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This provision is good

 Thorough processes of self-evaluation mean the childminder is able to pinpoint strengths and areas for development in her practice to drive forward improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe, she sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's understanding further of safety, particularly when out of the home environment.

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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

 extend further children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy, so they learn to manage challenges or risks appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed activities in the childminder's home 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 relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector toured the premises used for childminding and reviewed the safety measures in place.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding and knowledge of how children learn and develop. When children join the setting, the childminder finds out from parents what interests them and uses this to effectively plan activities, which she knows will engage children in play. This helps them to quickly settle in. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder closely monitors their development overtime through effective assessment procedures, which means she is able to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder has a wide range of different resources, which she carefully selects to suit the ages of the children who attend. For example, babies' benefit from soft and sensory toys, which enable them to explore using touch, taste and sound. Children can easily access these resources and this allows them to direct their own play experiences. The childminder develops children's communication and language through

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who attend. This is good

stories and songs. She helps very young children to make links between objects and sounds, such as animal names and sounds. Thus, developing their early vocabulary and understanding of what words mean.

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good

The childminder's ability to quickly establish good relationships with children means that they explore their environment freely and with confidence. They know that a supportive adult is close by if needed. Children have opportunities to improve physical skills when they visit local parks and playgroups. For example, they develop good balance and coordination when climbing up steps to the large slide or when manoeuvring their way across a balance beam. Additionally, younger children develop large motor skills through opportunities to crawl and use furniture to pull themselves up. Parents provide food and drinks for children. The childminder's effective relationships with parents, enables her to speak to them and their children about making healthy choices over food and drink. This helps to promote their understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder prepares children well for the future by encouraging them to become

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good

independent and take responsibility for their personal care needs.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and understanding of early years education further by attending regular training courses. She uses her new-found knowledge to improve her understanding of children's development. For example, she comments that a recent course on managing children's behaviour has given her a greater insight on the way she responds to children can affect their behaviour in a more positive way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305472 Local authority Camden Inspection number 827900 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 18 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Regents Park, in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works full-time, five days a week for 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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