Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 4 July 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 has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She has a positive attitude towards herprofessional development and continually improves practice to maintain good standards.  The childminder works effectively with parents. They exchange information regularly so the childminder knows the children's needs and meets these effectively. The childminder shares these with her co-childminders to promote consistency and continuity for the children.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She provides good learning opportunities for children and she fully understands her role in helping to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and for school.  Children are developing well in their personal social and emotional development. They have good levels of confidence and self-assurance. They enjoy their experiences and behave well. They make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always respond to children's ideas by asking appropriate questions to extend their ideas and further hasten their 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

 improve teaching further and provide children with every opportunity to build on their ideas and to extend their thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the documents the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder meets all requirements and understands her role in promoting the welfare of children. She has clear procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. She takes robust steps to maintain a safe environment and she reinforces safety messages sensitively with children. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She checks children's progress effectively to make sure that any identified gaps in their learning are targeted appropriately. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder actively encourages them to participate in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good teaching strategies to help children make progress from their starting points. She provides a well-resourced learning environment; children enjoy good opportunities to play with a wide selection of resources. They engage in interesting well- planned activities that keep their attention. Overall, the childminder engages well in children's play to aid their learning. She introduces children to new concepts. The childminder supports children's early literacy development well. For example, children enjoy stories. They excitedly repeat familiar phrases and eagerly turn the pages of their chosen books. The childminder regularly observes children. She identifies their achievements and she uses this information well to make accurate assessments of the progress that they make to plan their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm, nurturing and child-friendly environment. They benefit from the childminder's kind and caring attention in meeting their individual needs effectively. Children have trusting attachments with her, so are ready to learn. Children are confident at initiating their own play and engage happily in their activities. They learn to share and to take turns. The childminder praises their achievements, which boosts their self-confidence. Children learn about the differences between themselves and others. Children's good health is promoted successfully. They enjoy healthy snacks and learn about healthy living effectively. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain many skills ready for the next stage in their early education. They learn to listen, and gain good self-care skills and levels of independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140374 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 841421 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works on weekdays 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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