Bloomfield, Sarah Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 7 April 2011

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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

 The quality of teaching is of an extremely high standard. The childminder has high expectations of herself and children, which helps them reach their highest levels of achievement.  The childminder draws on her knowledge of childcare to tailor activities skillfully to meet children's individual learning needs.  The childminder provides an extremely welcoming and inclusive environment across all areas of learning. She uses innovative resources extremely successfully to provide children with excellent and high quality learning experiences, indoors and outdoors.  Children's communication and language development are extremely well promoted by the childminder as she skillfully engages with children.  Children's safety and physical well-being are high priorities. The childminder is extremely effective as she promotes children's safety awareness, while she encourages them to be highly independent learners.

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This provision is outstanding

 Highly effective partnerships with parents and other professionals make a significant contribution towards ensuring children receive continuous support and interaction. This strengthens their overall ability to enjoy and achieve within the setting.  The childminder manages her setting exceptionally well. She continually seeks ways to improve, for example, through attendance at training courses. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards her ongoing professional development.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a child protection concern to safeguard children very effectively.

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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

 plan opportunities to enhance children's understanding of cultural differences and diversity to extend their understanding of the world further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector sampled documentation used by the childminder to support her practice.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent to gain their views on the service provided.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge of the learning and development requirements to provide children with rich and imaginative learning experiences. As a result, children show a real enthusiasm for learning. For example, as children play in the outdoor learning environment, they have opportunities to engage in all areas of learning. They have opportunities to draw and practise writing. They explore size and shape as they make dinosaur eggs using a variety of materials. The childminder is extremely receptive and responsive to children's ideas and extends their understanding and knowledge throughout activities. For example, as children pretended to make mixtures and potions in the 'mud kitchen', she asked searching questions and skilfully challenged their thinking skills. Consequently, children's language skills are exceptionally well developed. The childminder uses comprehensive observation and assessment systems to expertly monitor and track

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who attend. This is outstanding

children's progress. As a result, she ensures children make significant progress in their learning. The childminder supports children exceptionally well for the next stages of their learning as they prepare to move on to school.

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally well cared for by this caring and thoughtful childminder with whom they develop secure bonds and strong attachments. She works hard to promote their personal, social and emotional development. As a result, children display particularly high levels of confidence and independence. The childminder actively promotes children's physical health and dietary needs. She encourages children to eat healthy snacks and offers a good balance of healthy and nutritious food. Children spend much of their time engaging in outdoor activities as the childminder ensures that they are suitably clothed for all weathers.

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provision is outstanding

This truly inspirational childminder provides children with an exceptionally high-quality learning environment. She continually offers new and challenging educational experiences. The childminder has successfully addressed her previous recommendations. She meticulously evaluates her practice and children's learning experiences to identify further areas that she wishes to develop, such as expanding children's understanding of other cultures. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and other professionals. She encourages parents to remain actively involved in every stage of their children's development. The childminder liaises significantly well with the other settings that children attend. Parents comment on the exceptional progress that their children make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415215 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 832239 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Crouch End, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm 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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