Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2015 7 February 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder understands how children learn. She ensures children can easily access a range of activities to choose their own play.  The childminder skilfully interacts with children who are learning to speak. Children learn to listen, understand and begin to communicate with confidence.  The childminder improves her professional knowledge and understanding. She undertakes relevant training. She has maintained the good quality of her service to the children and their families since her previous inspection.  Children are happy and settled. They grow in confidence and learn to do things on their own. They behave well. Children respond well to the childminder's kindness, reassurance and praise. All children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of all available resources to encourage children to express their ideas further and to extend use of their imaginations.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use and develop their imaginations, and to express themselves through creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily learning and care practices.  The inspector took account of the children's views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and sampled children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder refreshes her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and has a clear understanding of these. She has a good understanding of her role to safeguard children. She completes effective safety checks to ensure the children are safe on her premises and when on outings. The childminder tailors her provision to meet the needs of children effectively. She establishes purposeful partnerships with parents. Information is effectively shared with parents to involve them in their children's learning. Parents express their satisfaction with the teaching and care provided. They contribute to the childminder's evaluation of her service. The childminder acts on advice from outside professionals. She effectively evaluates her provision and actively seeks opportunities to develop her professional skills. She implements what she learns into her practice to continually improve the provision. For example, she has attended training in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

observation of children and keeps parents regularly updated about her findings from this.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses an effective observation and planning system to record learning and planned opportunities. The childminder plans varied activities to build on children's learning experiences. Children develop their confidence effectively. For example, they are often given the freedom to choose their own play. They progress well in their physical development. The childminder fosters the children's mathematical skills effectively, such as through the use of everyday activities. Children develop their early literacy skills; they are interested in books. The childminder develops children language and communication skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder has a calm and caring approach. She gives children her full attention. She successfully promotes their positive behaviour consistently and teaches children to respect others. Children develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between people, for example, through the use of relevant resources. The childminder promotes children's good health and well- being effectively. Children enjoy tasty and nutritious home-cooked meals. Children learn to wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder helps children to gain an early understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are taught to help tidy away their toys so they do not fall over them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their starting points and they acquire the skills they need for their next stage of learning. Children develop their personal-care skills, are confident to try new things and to make choices on their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423542 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 823018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout most of the year. The childminder holds 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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Telephone number

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