Paramanathan, Chrishani

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 29 February 2016

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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

 Children are confident and happy to explore their environment independently. They have close bonds with the childminder and her assistant, and settle quickly in the setting.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and shares information with them about their children's daily experiences. She understands the importance of working together with others to provide consistency in children's learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder implements effective systems for monitoring children's learning, which she uses to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their development.  The childminder is proactive in keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. Both she and her assistant seek regular professional development opportunities, such as further training, to achieve better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a written statement of procedures to safeguard children, as required for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always offer parents a clear written overview of their children's progress at age two years that includes the areas of learning fully.  At times, the childminder's organisation of some daily routines, such as mealtimes, is less successful than others at engaging children's interests fully.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, to safeguard them from abuse and neglect. 21/09/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 strengthen processes for completing progress checks for two-year-old children so that parents receive clearer information  review the organisation of daily routines, to engage all children and increase their level of enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning, and the childminder's and her assistant's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's and her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The inspector spoke with parents to gain their views of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well. She has addressed all previous weaknesses identified at the last inspection, to raise the quality of her service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a confident knowledge of what to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare, although they do not have a written statement of the safeguarding procedures to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register. Children receive a good early education and care. The childminder implements a range of other policies and procedures to underpin her work successfully and ensure the welfare of each child is given high priority. She understands the importance of vetting and monitoring staff to ensure their ongoing suitability. She supports her assistant to gain knowledge of how children learn best to improve teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how to observe children's learning. They plan a variety of activities to motivate and excite children in their learning. The childminder makes the most of her outdoor environment. For example, children spend time exploring the sand, stones and talking about their experiences of the seaside. Children are independent learners. They freely access an assortment of resources and play equipment. The childminder takes opportunities to model the correct use of language. She helps children develop an understanding of the wider world, while extending their communication skills. For example, children enjoy using modelling dough to explore different textures and they talk about what they are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the childminder's friendly and welcoming environment. They feel safe and secure and, overall, the childminder maintains children's emotional and physical well- being effectively. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages children to eat a range of nutritional food, and they benefit from lots of opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. Children behave well at all times. The childminder and her assistant are consistently good role models, and they teach children to form friendships and respect one another. The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play. She uses processes of risk assessment to identify and reduce any potential hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong communication skills and enjoy talking about their experiences. Older children have opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy exploring shapes with modelling dough and gain many skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240694 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1057612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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