Mehdi, Raghda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 12 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The experienced and highly qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop through play. The childminder uses opportunities through both spontaneous and planned play activities extremely well to challenge each child and extend their learning.  The childminder offers a highly inclusive setting. Children develop a superb understanding of different cultures, differences and communities through the many varied activities and experiences that the childminder provides.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show a great sense of security and belonging. Children of different ages play extremely well together and support one another; for example, older children help younger children with their tasks.  Children confidently make independent choices from a wide range of resources. They are highly motivated to explore and be creative.  The childminder monitors each child's individual development to ensure that any gaps

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This provision is outstanding

in their development are quickly identified and they receive the challenges and support they need.  The childminder forms excellent partnerships with parents. They are fully involved in their children's learning and their views are taken into account to contribute to the continued improvement of the setting.

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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 develop the already excellent relationships with other providers and professionals to support children's outcomes even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector held discussions the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the children and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector tracked one child and sampled children's observations, assessments and planning for individual needs.  The inspector looked at documents available, including policies and procedures, suitability checks and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely committed to providing high-quality care and learning for children. Her experience and knowledge have a very positive impact on how children learn through play. The childminder meticulously tracks the children's exceptional progress and plans for their individual needs. The childminder places a strong focus on her professional development and has a highly comprehensive self-evaluation process in place. She has identified key areas for improvement, for example, enhancing the outdoor play area to ensure that learning opportunities are suitable, especially for those children who learn best outdoors. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is outstanding. The childminder knows the children extremely well and plans a range of exciting and stimulating activities and experiences. She expertly promotes children's understanding of the world around them, planning activities that capture their imagination. Children show an exceptional level of understanding in their play, for example, joyfully explaining an animal's life cycle and where animals choose to live. The childminder caters for babies' strong exploratory impulses. For example, she provides babies with opportunities to enjoy investigating a range of objects in baskets, feeling items and shaking them. Children demonstrate a thorough understanding of how stories are structured, confidently retelling stories using props and using their own imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to ensure the setting is safe. She also teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, when crossing the road. Children form a very strong bond with the childminder, who is extremely caring and sensitive to children's needs. Robust routines and high standards of hygiene support the care needs of babies and toddlers. For example, children know when it is time to wash their hands, and they learn about healthy eating and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem, and show a strong sense of belonging. Children are extremely well behaved. The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and have respect for each other.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress from their starting points. They develop particularly well in their communication and language skills, for example, enjoying sharing what they have been doing at home with the childminder. Children develop essential skills to support them to be well prepared for their future learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102010 Local authority Camden Inspection number 824680 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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