Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 24 April 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 identifies where her practice requires improvement. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. Her childcare qualification, for example, has given her a greater insight into how to check and use planning effectively to match and meet children's needs.  The childminder engages parents well in their children's learning. She regularly consults with them about children's interests and keeps them informed about their children's development and progress.  Children develop a good understanding of the differences between themselves and others. They make good progress for their ages and stages of development, owing to good teaching.  The childminder acts as a good role model for children and teaches them to share and take turns with resources. Children are well behaved and learn to be sensitive to each other's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children are eager to join in with activities, sometimes they lose concentration owing to loud background noise, so activities are not completed.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are not as effective as possible to enable information sharing about children's ongoing development and progress.

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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 every opportunity for children to concentrate fully on their activities  develop closer partnerships with other settings children attend so that increased information is shared between the adults involved with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She reviews her practice to identify its strengths and weaknesses and consults parents for their views as part of this effective process. The childminder takes action to make further improvements to teaching. She undertakes relevant training courses, such as a course relating to special educational needs, to be able to meet children's particular needs more effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She minimises risks to children without limiting their opportunities for play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans interesting and enjoyable activities for children. These experiences help children gain useful skills the future. The childminder helps children develop their early literacy and mathematics skills well. Older children begin to read familiar words and follow instructions, such as when baking a chocolate cake. They use descriptive language when discussing how it tastes. Children enjoy games, such as dominoes. The use their counting skills and match up those that are the same. They use their thinking skills as they decide where best to place their domino tiles in order to win the game. The childminder offers support when needed but knows when children are competent to try things for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a warm and inviting environment. She values them as individuals and listens to them. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and each other. They play well together and older children are tolerant towards younger children. The childminder praises children when they achieve something. This instils a sense of confidence in them to learn new things, such as a new game. Children are encouraged to manage their personal care when they are able and this helps them to become independent. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they engage in a wide range of physical activities, such as ball games. They enjoy outdoor activities and follow a healthy diet. They eat heathy, nutritious meals provided by the childminder and learn that occasional treats, such as chocolate cake, are permitted as part of a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well. They develop their early literacy skills, such as writing letters of the alphabet. They gain useful mathematical skills and learn to manage their personal needs. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356158 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 813023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works each day, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification.

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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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