Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 4 December 2015

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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 happy, safe and settled. They are well cared for in a welcoming learning environment. Babies respond very well to the childminder's nurturing approach.  Children play and learn together enthusiastically and show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. Relationships between all children and the childminder are positive.  The childminder supports and uses children's home languages very effectively. Children communicate well with the childminder and each other, and develop good fluency in both English and their home languages.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder follows children's individual interests and creates activities that children enjoy.  The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She seeks the views of parents regularly and acts on their suggestions and feedback. Parents are positive about the childminder's work. They speak favourably about the high levels of care, guidance and

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This provision is good

support their children receive. Partnerships with parents are good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to teach children about healthy lifestyles.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further, so that they deepen their understanding and make even faster rates of progress.

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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

 extend further children's understanding of healthy lifestyles  make the most of opportunities to extend and challenge children further, to deepen their understanding so that they make even faster rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning and interactions with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her understanding of the early years foundation stage and to assess the effectiveness of leadership and management.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress at different stages throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at all areas of the childminder's home that are used by children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records relating to children's progress, learning and development. The inspector met with one parent on the day of the inspection and considered the written views of others.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing the best possible service to children and their parents. Since the previous inspection, she has worked with determination to address the actions and recommendations set. The childminder uses professional development opportunities effectively to improve outcomes for all children. For example, she has attended training events to enhance her understanding of how to assess children's learning and how to manage their behaviour. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she keeps up to date with the latest guidance and knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend. For example, she works closely with nurseries to ensure that children settle well and to share information about children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has improved the way she observes and monitors children's learning. She knows children well and is able to identify any gaps in their learning quickly, to plan activities that help children catch up. Babies have fun playing with toys that make different noises and relish the opportunity to strengthen their legs as they try to stand. Children explore their environment confidently. They make their own choices about what to play with and show a good ability to have a try and solve problems. For example, children excitedly locate the tools needed to fix the broken toys. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively. She uses a range of opportunities for children to count and identify colours, for example, as they play skittles. Children enjoy imaginative play. For example, they change the doll's nappy in the home corner.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder skilfully teaches children to respect their friends. For example, from a young age, children are quick to help others when they fall, share their toys, and stroke babies gently when they cry. All children behave well and show that they feel safe, secure and valued. Children learn about their world, for example, through visits into the local area and by celebrating religious festivals. The childminder is attentive to babies' needs and uses well-established care routines effectively. Children learn about how to stay safe, for example, on outings and as they tidy the toys away.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses what she knows about children's development to plan activities that prepare them well for the move to nursery or school. Children, including babies, develop good physical skills. Children are motivated and develop good independence skills. They are able to count, recognise letter sounds and play together harmoniously. Children show a keen interest in books and develop good early reading and writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459239 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1057935 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Manor House, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder provides care between the hours of 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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