Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 1 December 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

 Children enjoy their learning and make good progress. The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's interests and stage of development and plans a wide range of enjoyable activities that challenge children well.  Children are very proud of their achievements and have increasingly high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder reflects well on all aspects of her provision to identify and address areas of improvement. She increases her teaching skills, for example, through training, to improve outcomes for children's learning.  Children form a strong bond with the childminder. They learn how to share, take turns and consider the needs of others, helping them to form good relationships.  The childminder provides a broad range of toys that reflect children's interests and stage of development well. She organises toys effectively so that children can help themselves and make choices as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide parents with detailed information about the next steps in children's learning, to engage them more in extending children's development further at home.  The childminder misses some opportunities to further extend children's independence during daily routines.

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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

 provide parents with more detailed information about the next steps in children's learning, to encourage them to further support children's progress at home  encourage children to gain even more independence when managing their own needs, particularly at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows the actions she must take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and has a good understanding of their next steps. She links well with other providers to share information about children's learning. The childminder provides parents with information about her role and responsibilities, for example, through her written policies and procedures. She reflects on her practice well and attends regular training opportunities to help make changes that impact positively on the outcomes for children. For example, as a result of training she has increased opportunities for children to see and notice written words, to strengthen their literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident to explore the well-resourced learning environment. The childminder is well qualified and uses her teaching skills effectively to support children's learning. For example, she sings songs as children play their instruments, working together to experiment with patterns and create new sounds. Children are keen to play because activities closely reflect their individual interests and learning needs. As they read stories, the childminder encourages them to repeat the names of animals. Children giggle as the childminder makes the sounds of the animals, helping to extend their communication skills. She frequently counts with children, introducing them to number value and order, such as counting the balls as they are placed into the tower.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and sensitive to children's needs. Children are very confident due to the high levels of praise and reassurance that the childminder offers. For example, when children successfully place a puzzle piece, they copy the childminder as they clap their hands excitedly showing their pride. The childminder establishes clear guidelines for behaviour and teaches children good manners. She provides a wide range of toys and activities that help children to value and respect diversity. Children regularly attend group activities to help them gain confidence. The childminder prioritises safety and provides good levels of supervision at all times. She helps children learn about keeping healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They engage in a broad range of activities that interest and challenge them well. For example, they learn about shape, size and technology as they experiment with the musical stacking tower. Children develop strong physical skills. They learn about turn taking and sharing, helping them to form good relationships with their friends. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257631 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1045125 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Swiss Cottage area of the London Borough of Camden. The childminder provides care for children from 8am to 6pm on weekdays throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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