Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 offers children a creative variety of activities. He uses his good teaching skills to adapt these for each child and keep them motivated and eager to learn. Children are engaged and enjoy their play.  Children confidently explore many learning opportunities and make lots of independent choices about their play. They are inspired to learn and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a range of information about the setting so that parents know what to expect. Regular feedback about children's progress and consistent discussions contribute to a shared understanding of how to promote children's learning further.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a good-quality provision. He evaluates his practice well, to identify and deal with any areas for development, and takes account of the views of parents, children and his assistants.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a good role model. He sets clear boundaries and children behave very well, share and use their manners.

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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 knowledge and understanding about the benefits of eating healthily.

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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 understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's and assistants' interaction 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 his 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 ensures that all adults working with children are suitable to do so and know their roles and responsibilities. They are all confident and know what steps to take if they have concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder carefully monitors their performance and provides appropriate training to have a positive impact on children's care and learning. The childminder makes effective use of assessments of children's progress to monitor their achievements and plan activities that promote their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows his children very well, using his observations of children to plan experiences that match their learning needs and address their next steps. For example, babies explore sounds with various musical instruments while older children learn how to thread and count. The childminder provides children with successful real-life experiences. For example, they learn how to use the toaster in the kitchen and cut up food with a plastic knife. The childminder regularly models language and often comments on the things that children do, to help them extend their vocabulary and develop good communication and language skills. For example, when children played a fishing game, the childminder introduced words, such as 'seaweed' and 'eel'. Children respond positively to the childminder's interactions and are expressive and confident in their own interactions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children are happy and settled. The childminder provides a very caring and nurturing environment. He uses information gathered form the parents effectively to help children settle and adjust to their routines. The childminder provides freshly prepared and nutritious meals. He ensures children have regular play outside and follow good hygiene routines, which contributes to their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder supports children in understanding each other and appreciating differences. For example, children enjoy taking part in their family events and various celebrations, such as Easter, Hanukah and Diwali, which helps them to better understand the world beyond their immediate family and gain respect for the differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress. Children develop various skills, which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, children are independent, take care of their own needs, are able to concentrate and enjoy learning. The childminder ensures children are prepared for school emotionally. For example, he talks to the children about the changes ahead of them and reads books about school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476761 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 974903 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 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives with his 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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