Paramanathan, Chrishani

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 27 July 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not keep records of children's attendance. This compromises children's safety and is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  Although children make good progress overall, occasionally the childminder does not fully challenge children to extend their learning consistently.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder and her assistant are kind and considerate towards them.  The childminder has a good partnership with parents. They regularly share information about the children's progress and agree on the next steps in their learning. This helps parents to feel involved with their children's learning and has a positive impact on the progress children make.  The childminder and her assistant help children to learn how to care for themselves. For example, children learn how to use cutlery and how to use tissues and dispose of them safely.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to challenge themselves physically. For example, they enjoy regular outdoor play, ride bikes and negotiate space confidently.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure a daily record of the names of all the children being cared for and their hours of attendance is maintained. 31/03/2016

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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

 improve planning even more to consistently challenge the children and help them extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed the systems she uses to observe and record the children's progress, and the documents she uses to support her work.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector completed observations of the children engaged in activities with the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant attend relevant training, which has a positive impact on their understanding of how to protect children. They are clear about the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children in their care. The childminder assess the suitability of her assistant thoroughly at the time of recruitment and regularly monitors her practice. The childminder has an understanding of the need to evaluate her practice and work with parents. For example, she provides them with information about the Early Years Foundation Stage and how their children learn. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well. However, the childminder has failed to keep an accurate record of children's attendance, to promote their welfare effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The children have good opportunities to make choices about their play and they enjoy learning. The childminder provides varied opportunities for children to learn about the world around them and explore diversity and difference. For example, children visit local parks to collect leaves in the autumn. The childminder helps them to learn about cultural festivals and celebrations, such as Diwali and Hanukkah. Children enjoy exploring and experimenting with a variety of resources, such as rice, pasta and lentils, finding out how they pour and weigh differently. The childminder promotes children's language development well. For example, she sings songs with the children as they play and talk about their activities. The childminder assesses children's progress and plans for their next steps in learning, although occasionally she misses opportunities to challenge children as much as possible to consistently extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not keep accurate records of children's attendance to meet requirements and ensure their welfare. Nonetheless, children are confident and learn to manage risks, such as carefully climbing the steps on the slide. The children approach the childminder for help and she responds with enthusiasm. The childminder and her assistant praise children's achievements. Children develop their feelings of self-worth. For example, the childminder talks to them about their family, listens carefully to their news and values their opinions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn how to be independent and are ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, they learn how manage their personal needs. Children feel emotionally secure, behave well and show kindness to their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240694 Local authority Camden Inspection number 978699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Camden. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year and works with an assistant.

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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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