Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 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 effectively reflects and evaluates the provision. He identifies the provision's key strengths and ensures children are safe.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder works well with parents to ensure consistency in children's learning and care.  The childminder works well with his assistants to ensure children are taught well. They have good opportunities to enjoy their play and to learn.  The childminder observes children carefully during their play. He uses this information effectively to plan experiences that promote their good progress and outcomes.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder gives clear messages to children on how to be friendly and kind to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not identify some areas of staff training which may need updating, to help improve children's outcomes.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give young children enough opportunities to respond when developing their language skills.

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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

 strengthen staff training plans to include latest knowledge and practice, in order to improve children's outcomes even further  make more use of opportunities to encourage children to develop their language skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments, Disclosure and Barring Service checks and her safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants about their daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector took account of the parents' views during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder generally has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and of what to do if he is concerned about a child. He provides a safe environment for children and carries out risk and safety checks to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder has robust recruitment, vetting and supervision procedures in place to ensure suitable assistants work with the children. The childminder observes children carefully and effectively monitors their individual progress. This helps identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly shares information with parents on their children's learning and development. Parents comment positively about their children's care and teaching. The childminder makes effective use of feedback from parents and his assistants when evaluating the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources that help children enjoy their play and learning. The childminder interacts well with children and skilfully supports their play and learning activities. He responds well to their interests and children are constantly enthusiastic to take part in their play. For example, they smiled with delight when digging soil for planting their seeds. Children are motivated to learn and happily spend long periods enjoying their activities. They gain a good interest in their physical skills; for example, they enjoy playing outdoors on the trampoline. Children develop early personal and social skills well throughout their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a warm, welcoming and safe environment. They form close relationships with the childminder and settle well within his care. Children enjoy the childminder's company and approach him with ease. They have the space to move around, to explore and develop new interests. Children develop their confidence and self-esteem well. They are happy and feel valued when the childminder praises them to recognise their efforts and achievements. Children are developing their understanding of how to share and take turns. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children follow good hygiene routines, have freshly prepared and nutritious meals, and regularly take part in physical play in the open air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager to learn and develop key skills, such as confidence and independence. They learn to share and take turns with other children. They develop good coordination and mobility. They enjoy stories and sing with enthusiasm. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473856 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1010067 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 18 Number of children on roll 7

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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 in Muswell Hill, in the London Borough of Haringey. He works weekdays from 8am to 6.30pm, most times of the year. The childminder works with assistants and a co-childminder.

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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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