Childminder EY400221

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 14 December 2012

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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 make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They have access to a range of activities that helps them develop the necessary skills they need for school and to prepare them for their future learning.  The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor and vet her staff. She ensures their ongoing suitability to work with children and supports them to develop their skills and knowledge of how children learn best.  The childminder values the importance of continued professional development and maintains her awareness of changes to the childminding profession. For example, she ensures that she attends relevant training on areas of interest.  Children behave well at all times. Staff are good role models for children and help them to understand how to respect one another and form strong friendships.  Staff plan an exciting range of activities to help children learn about the world around

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This provision is good

them. For example, children pick real fruit from the garden to make a pie together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, staff do not fully encourage children to build upon their independence skills, for example, at mealtimes.  The childminder's processes for evaluating the quality of her setting are still being developed, particularly in regards to gathering and using the feedback gained from parents, to improve her service even further.

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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 opportunities for children to gain more independence, particularly in managing their personal care needs  review self-evaluation processes to reflect the views of parents further, to drive forward improvements.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a firm understanding of what to do in the event they were to be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder implements policies and procedures to keep children safe and all staff follow these consistently well. The childminder has thorough systems in place to monitor children's overall development and identify any emerging gaps in learning. Where any gaps are identified, the childminder acts promptly to close them. She also understands the importance of sharing information with other professionals involved in children's care. Overall, partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares detailed information with them about how their children are developing at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder has a confident understanding of how to help children of various ages learn best, and she provides a variety of activities to engage them in all areas of the curriculum. The childminder and her assistants plan an effective balance of activities both indoors and outside. For example, children have access to a large garden area to explore their interests throughout the day. Staff are skilled at helping children develop their communication skills and carefully extend children's thinking. For example, children excitedly listen to the childminder reading a story about woodland creatures, talking about their different features and habitats. Staff reflect in detail on children's learning and have clear systems in place for assessment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children feel at home. Children develop close bonds with all staff and settle quickly in the setting. Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences, and help children to develop respect for one another. For example, they talk about turn taking and fairness during group games. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to understand about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, children take part in healthy cooking activities and have lots of opportunities to actively explore the setting. All staff prioritise children's safety and well-being. They use effective systems of regular risk assessment to minimise any potential hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady, good progress towards the early learning goals. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children have strong physical skills and develop their creative and imaginary skills. For example, they enjoy using small-world figures to act out role-play scenes. Older children show a curiosity in mathematics and practise their early counting skills. They take part in phonics activities and begin to think about how letters sound.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400221 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 838445 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with two other registered childminders and two assistants in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates her service on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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