Childminder EY482932

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 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 provides children with a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children make independent choices in their play and have good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Children behave well. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of sharing and turn taking.  The childminder uses her experience well to support children who are learning to speak English as an additional language.  The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences to build on children's interests, particularly outdoors and in the wider community. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents are well informed about their children's day. The childminder provides parents with support to help guide their children's learning effectively at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make use of everyday opportunities fully to enhance children's mathematical skills, particularly of numbers, space, shapes and measurement.  The childminder does not always make full use information taken from her assessments of children's development to track their progress more precisely and to plan more accurately for children's next steps.

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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 even more opportunities that help children increase their mathematical skills and extend their knowledge further  continue to build on the use of assessments to monitor precisely children's progress and to assist in planning for children's next steps in learning.

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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 observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including children's learning records, and a sampled the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility in keeping children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. The childminder values her professional development. For example, she has identified further training to help tailor her teaching to meet the individual needs of specific children. The childminder reflects on her provision well to identify potential areas for development. She encourages and values regular feedback from parents to help her improve. The childminder engages with other local childminders to share good practice. She understands her role in working together with other settings that children attend to complement their learning and care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support learning through play. She provides a broad selection of resources and activities to help enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder plays alongside children, encouraging them to explore and investigate. For example, very young children thoroughly enjoy using their senses while exploring a range of natural materials. The childminder places a sharp focus on helping children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she uses play opportunities to introduce new words, articulate sounds and extend speaking skills. Children develop their physical skills well, including small-muscle control. For example, they learn to thread beads and use writing tools to practise their early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They learn to play alongside one another in a kind and respectful way. The childminder is caring and considerate towards children. She encourages them to follow good hygiene routines and to become independent. The childminder finds out about children's needs before they start and quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. Children develop a sense of security and quickly become confident and happy learners. The childminder offers praise and encouragement consistently, which help to boost children's self-esteem. The children enjoy mixing with other children and build friendships with others. For example, they go on regular visits to the local park, including places of interest and toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and active learners. They have many opportunities to practise their literacy skills. For example, they eagerly draw and discuss their representation. Children make independent choices in their play. They are developing the confidence and skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their learning, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482932 Local authority Camden Inspection number 998545 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Gospel Oak, in the London Borough of Camden. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Saturday. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two years.

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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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