Edwards, Nicole Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 11 March 2009

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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 attitude to developing her knowledge by, for example, attending training courses. She has used her recently completed safeguarding training positively to support children's communication and language development.  The childminder makes thorough assessments of the children's development. She plans very well for their learning and ensures that the children make good progress.  The childminder uses her robust policies, procedures and risk assessments to keep children healthy and safe and to promote their well-being.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The children behave well and have a good understanding of the behavioural boundaries. They respect others and develop self-confidence.  The childminder promotes the children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and their emotional and physical well-being well. For example, she provides healthy snacks and

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This provision is good

regular trips to the local area on nature walks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information about children's home languages with the adults working with them, in order to further the good progress that children make in their communication and language development.  The childminder does not fully share assessments of older children's progress with parents, to enable parents to extend their children's learning to the highest level.

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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

 enhance the process of gathering information on children's home languages so that all adults can use this information to help children make the best possible progress  strengthen further partnerships with parents of older children so that they can continue to share more regular information on their children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled some policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour and risk assessments.  The inspector sampled children's files and looked at the planning.  The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and co- childminder inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and co-childminder throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder meets the welfare requirements, has attended recent child protection training and has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. Together with the co-childminder and assistants, she monitors children's learning and development well. She intervenes quickly when she has concerns about children's progress and works effectively with other agents, such as speech and language professionals. This has a positive impact on the progress that children are making in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder is well qualified and attends appropriate training. She reflects on her service and implements improvements effectively. She supports her assistants to continue professional development with regular meetings, reviews and training. The childminder works well in partnership with parents, valuing their opinions and keeping them updated with the continuous improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of the children. She evaluates their learning and plans well for the next stage in their development. The childminder uses a variety of activities to support children's learning effectively. For example, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise their writing and to develop their early literacy skills. Children are motivated to learn, receiving appropriate praise and recognition for their achievements. The childminder knows the children well and she is a good role model. Children behave well; they are sensitive to others and feel valued.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly. They are happy and secure in the childminder's care. Their emotional well-being is well supported, and they are helped to build good relationships. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through eating healthy snacks and visiting the local children's centres. The children's physical development is strongly promoted. The childminder supports children's personal development by engaging them in a range of activities. Children learn about growing and planting. For example, they confidently use garden tools to grow seeds and vegetables in the garden, and use the vegetables for their meals. This all supports children's good understanding of how things grow and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, and any gaps in their learning are addressed quickly by the childminder. Children enjoy a range of interesting activities. They develop confidence in learning new skills, such as when using a program on a hand-held computer. Children learn to take risks and are confident to test their physical skills. As a result, children acquire most of the key skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363489 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1013034 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 5 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas and on bank holidays. She works with a co-childminder and two assistants.

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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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