Childminder EY256722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 18 June 2012

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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 supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. In addition to providing interesting activities at home, she organises a wide range of outings, such as visits to farms, parks and play groups. Children gain a good understanding of their community and natural world, and develop confidence in unfamiliar situations.  The childminder communicates effectively with parents to keep them informed of their children's day-to-day activities and care. For example, she provides regular progress summaries and informs parents of aspects of their children's development that she is promoting, helping them to support their children's learning at home.  Children form mutually strong relationships with the childminder that promote their well-being. Children behave well and show respect for each other.  The childminder seeks the views of parents effectively and considers the needs of the

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This provision is good

children in her provision to help her identify improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently organise the learning environment to ensure that children are able to focus on activities easily. At times, background noise makes it a difficult for them to concentrate.  The childminder's planning is not always as precise as possible to help the childminder target teaching to provide the highest levels of challenge for individual children.

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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

 review and improve the organisation of the environment to create the best possible atmosphere for learning  focus planning more precisely on ways to extend and challenge children's learning even further during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and a sample of policies. The inspector explored the childminder's self- evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times and observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the appropriate procedures to follow in the event of any concerns for children's welfare. The childminder makes children's safety a priority throughout her provision. For example, she updated her risk assessment following a refurbishment of the local park. The childminder uses her links with other childminders and local authority advisors effectively to keep her knowledge up to date and to share ideas. She attends local courses and completes online training and uses what she learns to develop her provision. For example, she has increased sensory activities for younger children. The childminder uses her regular assessment checks to identify any gaps in children's learning. She quickly takes action to help children catch up, seeking advice from other professionals where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children follow their interests as they access a wide range of interesting resources independently. For example, children enjoy playing with voice recorders and pressing the appropriate buttons to hear the childminder say 'Hello' to them. The childminder provides good quality planned activities, such as growing vegetables and making smoothies. Overall, the childminder helps children gain communication and language skills well. For example, she talks to them, reads stories and introduces new words. The childminder makes good use of everyday activities to teach children mathematical skills. For example, she teaches children the concepts of 'full' and 'empty' as they wash up their cups. The childminder provides many creative play opportunities and promotes children's literacy skills well. For example, children enjoy turning pages as they look at books. Older children enjoy making marks in a cornflour mix, and using posters to locate information.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very sensitive to children's physical and emotional needs. She quickly recognises and responds when children are tired or anxious. Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills and confidence. For example, they enjoy looking at pictures of themselves and others in their own 'special books' and displays. The childminder helps children to make healthy choices, including participating in regular exercise outdoors. Children receive good support to be safe and to understand how to use tools, equipment and resources with care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to join in and enjoy learning. They like being independent and enjoy completing tasks relative to their age. For instance, children get their shoes and pour their own drink. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning at pre-school or school. They achieve milestones typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256722 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 826565 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. The childminder works on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the hours of 8am to 6pm. She operates in Wood Green in the London Borough of Haringey.

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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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Telephone number

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