Childminder EY346014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 12 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 Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not taken all action necessary to manage risks in the garden. She has identified, through risk assessment, a need to store all hazardous chemicals so that they are inaccessible to children. However, she is not vigilant in following this practice and stores items in unsecured storage.  The childminder does not always give children encouragement to develop their independence skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is a skilful teacher and makes good use of ongoing assessment to monitor children's progress and plan for their future learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder recognises the importance of continuing her professional development. She regularly attends training and researches new ideas to strengthen her practice.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder engages with parents well and shares information effectively regarding their children's day at school and in her care. Parents speak highly of the childminder.  Children show respect for each other and demonstrate good behaviour. The childminder is a good role model and an attentive listener. She provides a wide range of support for children to learn about people in the wider world. For example, they regularly celebrate festivals and learn to recognise and respect differences in society.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure that risk assessments relating to the garden are updated regularly and are used more effectively to promptly identify and minimise any potential hazards. 01/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop further opportunities throughout the daily routines to encourage children to complete manageable tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on the children's learning.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she is currently developing her outdoor space to enable children to plant seeds and grow vegetables. Although the childminder supervises children as they play in the garden, she has not taken sufficient action to remove potential hazards identified in the risk assessment. In other respects, the childminder promotes safety effectively. She has a good understanding of child protection and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder highly values the feedback from parents and shares information with them well to promote a shared approach to children's teaching and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an interesting and broad educational programme that meets the individual needs of the children. She knows the children well and plans activities that excite them and reflect their interest. For example, as children indicate their interest in growing vegetables in the garden, the childminder takes them to the shops to buy seeds. Children thoroughly enjoy being included in the planning process. The childminder effectively develops children's listening and attention skills. She regularly seeks their views and listens perceptively to develop their language and communication. The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning and effectively supports children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children enjoy a varied and healthy diet and learn about the importance of staying healthy. For instance, the childminder helps them to understand about food that is good for them and what foods should be eaten in moderation. The childminder does not always recognise when to encourage children to try to things for themselves before completing tasks for them. However, she does support them to develop useful practical skills to promote their independence. For example, children develop confidence in choosing their activities, dressing themselves for outdoor play and independently carrying out self-care routines. The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment that keeps the children motivated. They have formed a secure bond with the childminder and confidently seek her advice and comfort.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are happy at this setting and are natural explorers. Overall, they are confident, motivated learners and are prepared well for their future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346014 Local authority Camden Inspection number 828502 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 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She is located in KentishTown, in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder operates each weekday from 3.00pm to 7.00pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare 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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