Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 26 April 2011

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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 provides good-quality teaching and supports children in their learning and development. She plans a range of resources and interesting activities that are based on children's interests.  Children settle quickly. The childminder makes good use of settling-in visits to gather information about children's daily routines and personal needs. She ensures their care needs are met effectively.  The childminder carefully checks children's progress and takes prompt actions to address any weaker areas through individual planning. Any gaps in learning are closing rapidly and all children make good progress.  The childminder supports children in understanding each other and appreciating differences. For example, children enjoy taking part in different family events and various celebrations, which help them to better understand the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children have to wait for too long during daily routines or activities before they are able to move to the next one, which reduces their educational time.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities for children to extend their early reading and writing skills, including their understanding of letters and ability to form them.

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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

 consider how to manage some daily routines or activities to reduce waiting times and keep all children fully interested  increase opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's and assistants' interactions with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observation, planning and assessment documents, and looked at the registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability to work with children, and sampled her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, assistants and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors the environment consistently and ensures children are kept safe from harm. She ensures her assistants fully understand and rigorously follow her policies and procedures. The childminder has mainly attended mandatory training. She ensures her staff attend as well, which keeps them all up to date with procedures to promote children's welfare effectively. The childminder worked hard to meet all the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, the babies now have a wide range of sensory experiences. The childminder reflects continuously on all aspects of her services and shows a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for improvement. She uses the views of parents, children and her assistants successfully to help her with shaping the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children routinely and shares their next steps with parents regularly, so that they can implement some strategies at home. The childminder plans a range of successful learning experiences that promote children's learning in all areas. For example, babies enjoy looking at touch-and-feel books and explore their senses when touching them, while older children do cooking activities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn at their own pace and follow their interests. For example, children are free to move between playrooms and choose activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. Babies confidently explore resources, which are well within reach. They babble in response to the children's interaction and share resources. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children understand what behaviour is acceptable and constantly praises them, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. All children behave very well during the day, use their manners and show respect to each other. The childminder takes children to various places of interests and parks to ensure they have plenty of fresh air and exercise, which contributes to their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress. The childminder supports their communication and language development skilfully, which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, she asks useful questions to help children think for themselves, and corrects children's grammar and pronunciation if they make mistakes. The childminder actively encourages children to try to manage simple tasks independently. For instance, she invites children to tidy away toys and manage their personal hygiene tasks independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414003 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 832126 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 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her partner, who is a registered childminder, in Crouch End in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates flexible hours during weekdays, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder employs three assistants, two of whom work with children.

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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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