Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2015 29 June 2011

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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 reflects on her practice and evaluates it well. She seeks parents' views on her service and uses these to help her decide how to improve.  Children are relaxed and settled in the childminder's care. They thoroughly enjoy their time with her. They benefit from the close attachments and trusting relationships established with her. They are confident, behave well and make good progress. They have opportunities to engage in a range of worthwhile activities to satisfy their curiosity.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder plans a challenging and stimulating learning environment. She offers children a wide range of enjoyable, interesting and fun activities that stimulate learning effectively. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully.  The childminder is well informed about childcare practices. She keeps herself updated through her regular training. She uses her new knowledge and skills to improve her

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This provision is good

teaching practice and to maintain her good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their skills in making marks and writing to fully help their literacy development in readiness for school.

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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 practice their early and pre-writing skills across the learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and the childminder as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the documentation used by the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children's play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well. She has a good understanding of all requirements, which she implements well. She promotes good outcomes in children's care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to protect children from harm. She has a good awareness of possible signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern about a child's welfare. She has clear procedures for reporting such concerns. She keeps children safe. The childminder has effective ways of assessing children's progress, which she shares with parents. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She actively encourages them to become involved in their children's learning. Parents share their ongoing observations of children's achievements from home to contribute to the planning process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her experience and knowledge to promote children's learning. She uses effective teaching skills. For example, she encourages children to use their imaginations when she takes part in their imaginative play. The childminder talks to children to help promote their language skills. She broadens their vocabularies. For example, she skilfully asks questions and children take pleasure in talking about their interests and ideas. Children show great interest in their creative activities. They explore rhythm and sound enthusiastically when using a range of percussion instruments. They enjoy using props to act out familiar stories. They develop their physical skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach, to which children respond well. She sets a positive example to children. She promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. The childminder praises and encourages their efforts and achievements. Children are well motivated. They show respect for others. The childminder teaches children effective hygiene routines. She encourages their personal independence well. Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are prepared well for their future education. For example, children show a real enthusiasm for learning and discovering new things. They enjoy listening to stories, and develop good self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140320 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 846544 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder started minding in 1988 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in Tottenham, in the London borough of Haringey. She operates each weekday from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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