Davis, Julie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 3 March 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

 Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting where they develop secure attachments with the childminder.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being very well by establishing close and supportive relationships with them and their parents.  The childminder interacts well with children to help them learn. She effectively uses key words in children's home languages during play activities. This particular input helps to develop children's communication and language skills well.  The childminder organises her provision well. She regularly reviews the organisation of resources to effectively meet the current needs of children in her care. This builds children's confidence in the environment and they engage in meaningful play that effectively promotes their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote children's understanding of numbers to enable them to consistently see and use numbers in their play. Therefore, she does not fully promote their mathematical development.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to see and use numbers in their play to further extend their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, some policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector discussed safeguarding practices and self-evaluation processes with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to and took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes the progress children make and identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder provides parents with information so that children always receive the support they need to progress. Therefore, they are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. The childminder provides a challenging environment with opportunities for children to engage in creative and exploratory play. She is aware of what the children enjoy doing and consistently offers praise and encouragement to help them learn. The childminder talks with children as she sings and plays with them to effectively develop their communication and language skills. She repeats language back to younger children and describes what they are doing. She extends their vocabulary further by naming objects and colours, and linking actions with words, for example, as they play with puzzles

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good

The childminder offers a safe environment for children. She gives her full consideration to promoting children's welfare. She completes appropriate risk assessments and implements suitable procedures to ensure children are safe and protected in her home and on outings. The childminder promotes children's independence skills so they develop confidence in their own abilities. She helps children to learn about heathy lifestyles as they enjoy plenty of exercise. Children develop their physical skills, for example, as the childminder takes them regularly to the park. They have many opportunities to meet with other children because they visit playgroups and the city farm for different events and activities. Therefore, the childminder helps children to develop confidence in different social situations.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has completed safeguarding training and demonstrates well how she makes the protection of children a priority. She has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and implements clear systems to support her practice. The childminder constantly supervises children to keep them safe. She reflects on her practice and children's learning well. She improves her knowledge and skills by reading relevant publications and by completing training. The childminder is keen to develop and further improve her service. She acts promptly on advice and attends regular groups to strengthen her knowledge and use new skills to further promote children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102107 Local authority Camden Inspection number 839155 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the Chalk Farm area in the London Borough of Camden. She works each weekday throughout 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

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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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