Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2015 17 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work very closely together to meet the needs of the children in their care.  The childminder communicates well with children and helps them to develop their language.  The childminder helps children to gain self-confidence in readiness for school.  The childminder keeps a well-organised, homely setting where children enjoy themselves as they learn and develop.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always offer children stimulating, sensory activities and experiences to enable them to be more fully engaged in their learning.  The childminder's assessments of what children can do when they start are not always fully effective to promote their future learning or fully involve parents to support further learning experiences outside the setting.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to stimulate their senses and engage them more fully in their learning  review assessments of what children can do when they start to support planning of their next steps in learning and involve parents more in these assessments to enhance learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder support children during play, at snack time and at lunchtime.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder of the childminder's assistant.  The inspector looked at policies and other documents, including observations of children's achievements and next steps.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector toured the premises indoors and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and maintains a well-organised service. She helps children establish good routines and the parents communicate well with her. The childminder knows what she needs to do better and identifies suitable training for her and her assistant to attend. She keeps helpful books about the children's progress, which she shares with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of how to keep children safe and protect them from danger. The childminder is alert to any changes in behaviour, monitors children's attendance thoroughly and exchanges information daily with parents. The childminder works closely with other professionals to support the children in her care and maintains good relationships with local support networks. The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection, which include extending her play spaces and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

establishing a key-person system with her assistant

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well and help them to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder keeps a record of what children can do and plans what they need to provide to help the children achieve well. For example, if children are reluctant to eat, they plan role-play activities that emphasise the importance of eating at mealtimes. The childminder uses clear language during daily routines, such as saying, 'We need soap,' or, 'I put my coat on'. This helps children to develop their vocabulary. The childminder helps children who are learning to speak English as an additional language to develop good use of English through skilful teaching and support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to develop good behaviour, encouraging them to use good manners at mealtimes. This helps to prepare children for school. The childminder and her assistant operate a key-person system and children form close attachments with their carer. The childminder has good links with local nurseries and helps children get ready for their move. The childminder offers very good support to children in need, who experience stability and care to develop well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn to be independent and are confident. Children develop very good language skills and behave well in preparation for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429516 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1029129 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in July 2011. She lives with her husband and one adult child in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works with one assistant and operates her service for 48 weeks per year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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