Childminder EY470281

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 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 manages her setting well. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage, which she implements well to support positive outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children's learning and development effectively. She uses the information gathered from her observations to make accurate assessments and to plan for children's next steps in learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development and they are acquiring new skills to support their future education, particularly in their acquisition of language.  Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They enjoy the close interactions and positive relationships that they share with her and with one another.  The childminder makes good use of training opportunities to improve her knowledge and skills. She uses self-evaluation systems well to ensure she provides a high-quality

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This provision is good

provision that meets the needs of all families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore further ways to find out about children's experiences at home and to use this information to extend learning opportunities.  At times, children do not have enough opportunities to explore everyday technology and learn about how things work.

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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

 enhance ways of gathering more information from parents about their children's learning at home and use this opportunity to extend children's development even further  increase opportunities for children to explore technology in their everyday play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children while they engaged in activities together.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children during play and discussed their development.  The inspector interacted with the children as they engaged in activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including children's individual records, the childminder's suitability records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good service to parents and a fully inclusive provision that meets the needs of all children. She has made a positive start to her childminding practice and she continually looks at ways to build on this. Feedback from parents demonstrates that they feel fully informed about their children's learning and are happy with the care their children receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues, including the procedures to follow should she need to make a referral about a child to the appropriate authorities. She is vigilant about children's safety and carries out thorough risk assessments inside her home, and when taking children on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well through a wide range of planned, purposeful and enjoyable experiences that match the needs and interests of all ages. Children show a real interest in exploring their environment. They are motivated and eager to join in and partake in activities. For example, they enjoy experimenting with cornflour, where they explore the texture and make patterns; the childminder uses this opportunity effectively to support their language skills. For example, she engages them in discussions, while asking questions, introducing new words and encouraging children to share their ideas. Children enjoy first-hand experiences, for example, they learn to care for the childminder's rabbits.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the warm interactions that they share with the childminder. They behave well and develop healthy relationships with one another. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides lots of praise and encouragement, which makes children feel valued and helps to boost their self-esteem. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy living well. For instance, she provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, encourages them to follow suitable hygiene routines, and plans regular opportunities for outdoor play. The childminder actively develops children's understanding of themselves and awareness of others, such as through planned activities, pictures and displays.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from the time they start attending. They show good language and literacy skills. For example, they begin to communicate their needs verbally and enjoy looking at books. They display good levels of self-confidence and learn about personal hygiene, such as through the daily routines, in preparation for their next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470281 Local authority Camden Inspection number 964994 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 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in March 2014. She lives in a third floor apartment near Tottenham Court Road Station, in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, and operates throughout most of the year.

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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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