Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 23 March 2010

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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 regularly reviews and evaluates her current practice. She works closely with her assistant to oversee the quality of their work, improving good outcomes for children's learning and care.  The childminder keeps parents positively involved and informed about their children's development. She shares children's achievements, which helps to provide consistency in their learning and progress.  The childminder knows the children well. She uses her secure knowledge to engage them in activities that are individual to their needs, interests and personalities. For example, children enjoy sharing books with others. They develop good listening and speaking skills, in preparation for school  Children benefit from the caring and kind relationship they establish with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being and self-esteem.  The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe, both indoors and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore all opportunities to strengthen further her professional knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder misses opportunities to help children problem-solve during play, to increase their exploration and investigative skills.

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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

 continue to explore ways to strengthen the already good knowledge and skills, to enhance the quality of teaching even further  increase opportunities for children to investigate and explore during play, in particular to extend their interests in problem solving.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation and discussed children's next steps in learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, reflecting on their practice.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled children's records and reviewed some of the childminder's documentation relating to the management of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she is concerned for children's welfare. She regularly risk assesses the environment and makes any changes if required, to promote children's safety. For example, she supervises young children more closely when they are on walks. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. For example, she uses a number of ways to meet parents' requests for the care of their children. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning outcomes. For example, she consistently undertakes assessments to monitor children's individual progress and to identify their next steps in learning. She constantly reflects on the quality of her practice and children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and make choices about their play from the variety of toys available. They take part in a good range of activities that motivate and engage them effectively. The childminder makes good use of what children show an interest in, to promote their learning further. For example, children enjoy singing nursery rhymes and the childminder uses puppets to help children to remember the rhymes. The childminder supports children's transfer to school well. For example, she maintains good communication with teachers and shares children's progress reports. The childminder promptly highlights any learning gaps and supports all children to make good progress, including those with specific needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder implements effective settling-in processes for new children and gathers helpful information from the start. Children are confident, and thrive in the welcoming and nurturing environment that the childminder provides. She makes children's well-being a priority. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and children are active throughout their daily routines. For example, they go on regular walks and use local parks for more energetic play. Children show increasing independence with their personal-care needs and engage in good hygiene practices. Children behave well. For example, the childminder teaches them to share and play cooperatively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills, and learn to value and respect one another. For example, they regularly visit local places of interest and attend playgroups, where they develop friendships and learn to play together. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points, which helps prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395988 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1036331 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 10 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with in Hornsey, in the London Borough of Haringey. The setting is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm.

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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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