Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 19 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has taken effective action to address the areas for improvement reported at the last inspection. For example, she has attended safeguarding training and has focused on improving the quality of her teaching.  The childminder monitors children's progress well and carries out regular ongoing assessments to identify any gaps in their development. She uses this information well to plan appropriate next steps for children. All children make good progress.  Children are curious and eager to learn, and they play energetically. The childminder provides a friendly, warm atmosphere to ensure they feel valued, safe and secure.  Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder is consistent in her approach and children respond well to praise and encouragement. They learn to share and take turns and are cooperative, for example, while tidying away.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows them

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This provision is good

well and meets their individual needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully extended opportunities to support parents in sharing their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always offer children the best possible support and encouragement to help them maintain their concentration while engaging in play.

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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

 continue to strengthen parents' involvement, in particular, in extending their children's learning at home  offer more support for children to develop their focus and concentration skills, to extend their learning experiences fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's policies and procedures, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents made available during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She completes regular training to reinforce her knowledge of how to protect children's welfare and she knows the procedures for reporting any concerns. The environment is safe and secure, and the childminder supervises children well. The childminder keeps up to date with any changes in childcare and shares good practice ideas. For example, she makes secure links with other childminders and seeks the support of the local authority. Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed well-meaning plans to develop her provision continually, which in turn benefits the service she offers to children and their parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's existing skills and their interests effectively to extend their learning. For example, she motivates babies to take steps, pushing a favourite doll in a pushchair. She stays close to provide reassurance, while recognising the importance of allowing children to make discoveries. Children are developing good early reading skills and they enjoy sharing and handling books. The childminder is skilled at strengthening children's learning. For example, she counts alongside toddlers while they point to the caterpillars in the book, and encourages them to name animals and make the noises. She responds well to children's early communications, including babbles from babies, giving them sufficient time to respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good health well. She provides freshly cooked meals and encourages a balanced diet. Additionally, she discusses with children the benefits of eating healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Children have good opportunities to be active and enjoy spending time outdoors daily to develop their physical skills. They take regular trips into the community, including visits to playgroups and local parks. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to enhance their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides children with comfort and cuddles, particularly when they become tired or in need of support. She plans a range of experiences to help children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to manage daily tasks independently, and gain good early literacy skills. For example, they make marks while confidently using writing equipment. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their needs. All children develop a range of skills for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290211 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1048872 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in August 2004. She lives in Crouch End, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates all year round and provides care from 8am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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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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