Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 November 2015 8 March 2010

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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 manages her setting well. She works effectively with parents to meet the care and learning needs of all children.  Effective systems for monitoring children's progress and for evaluating the quality of the provision enable the childminder to have a good overview of how well children are progressing, as well as identify aspects of her practice that require further development.  The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to promote children's learning and development in order to help them make continuous progress.  Children benefit from and enjoy the caring and trusting relationships they have with the childminder. She uses a kind and caring approach, and acts as a positive role model, showing that she values children's individual contributions.  The childminder keeps up to date with current practices and takes prompt action to implement any changes. For example, she reads relevant literature and exchanges

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This provision is good

information with other professionals in the childcare sector.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities, for example, daily routine activities, to extend the use of mathematical language to sharpen children's understanding.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities throughout the daily routine to extend children's understanding and use of mathematical language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and the childminder while they engaged in activities together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with the children while they played.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation used by the childminder to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed the areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children while they engaged in activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements vigorous systems to promote children's safety and well-being. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to safeguard all children in her care. The childminder implements safety measures, both in the home and while on outings, and has a good knowledge of her responsibilities. She accurately assesses children's progress and development, and she uses this information, including input from parents, to effectively plan for their individual learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and understanding of child development well. She knows how to support young children to learn, and plans and provides a range of interesting and challenging experiences. She promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she engages them in discussions and asks appropriate questions in order to challenge their thinking skills and extend their language. She regularly observes children at play to highlight their achievements. She uses this information well to assess their progress and plan for the next stages in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. She has a good understanding of their individual care needs. She provides a safe and secure environment, where children are able to move around freely engaging in activities of their choice. Children are developing good levels of independence. For example, they learn to manage their personal care routines, and help the childminder in the preparation of meals and snacks. The childminder promotes their good health, such as through the provision of healthy food. She has suitable systems for dealing with accidents and administering medication to children to promote their welfare. The childminder encourages children's awareness of diversity, for example, through sharing resources and planned activities. Children develop a strong sense of themselves and a mutual respect for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for the next stages of their development. For example, they gain useful skills in communication and language development, and social skills, showing a positive attitude towards their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370781 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 838100 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She works from the home of her co-childminder in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. She works Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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