Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2016 15 June 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always seek opportunities to develop her own teaching practice to enhance the quality of children's learning experiences, and improve her knowledge and skills consistently.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice robustly to identify aspects of her practice that need improving.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage parents to play an active role in their children's learning. She does not always work in partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in meeting their learning and care needs.  The childminder does not always plan the learning environment well, particularly so children have better opportunities to lead and extend their own learning in all areas.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands her role in assessing children's learning. She regularly observes and monitors their progress. Children learn the necessary skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning.  Children behave well. They learn to value and respect one other.  The childminder knows how to promote children's physical health. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks, and encourages children to engage in regular physical activity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 put in place effective arrangements for professional development to improve knowledge and skills, and to help children achieve better outcomes. 27/02/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 review the organisation of resources to further increase opportunities for children to extend their learning experiences fully  improve partnership working, particularly by involving parents more in their children's learning, and build secure links with all other settings that children attend, to promote continuity of learning and care  make effective use of self-evaluation to identify key areas for development and to drive improvement continuously.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the children and childminder during activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including relevant policies, children's records and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written comments provided during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has a suitable understanding of the requirements. She knows how to manage her setting sufficiently to promote suitable outcomes for children. However, she does not monitor her own practice fully, particularly to identify any gaps in her own knowledge and practice, to raise the standard of teaching practice. In addition, she does not encourage parents to share their observations from home, and links with all other settings that children attend are not secure to ensure continuity in meeting individual learning needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to promote children's safety and protect them from harm. She carries out robust risk assessments of her home and during outings, and she has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting, where they engage in and enjoy suitable learning experiences. For example, they have opportunities to draw and make marks using paints and pencils, which support their early writing skills. However, some resources are not always accessible to children, particularly so they can pursue their own learning independently. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories read by the childminder, particularly as she makes this a fun and captivating experience. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well and regularly engages children in conversation. For example, she asks appropriate questions, introduces new words and repeats phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children demonstrate through their behaviour and interactions that they feel happy and content in the childminder's care. For example, they are confident to approach her for cuddles and develop close attachments. In turn, the childminder is generally attentive to their individual needs. However, due to some gaps in developing consistent partnerships with parents and other professionals, she is not always able to identify children's specific needs immediately. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors, such as through visits to the park and other local outdoor spaces. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of diversity and encourages them to learn and respect people different to themselves.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making suitable progress for their future learning. For example, they are developing early social skills, particularly when they learn to mix and play well with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405433 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 883708 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the North Tottenham area, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, excluding Wednesday when she operates from 7.15am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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