Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 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

 Children explore and move around with confidence in this safe home. They make their own choices and are able to express their ideas about play. For example, when they are painting, they choose the colours they wish to use. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has a good partnership with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's progress and the activities they have enjoyed. This helps parents share in and extend children's learning experiences at home.  Children's personal and emotional skills develop well. They are confident and secure in the care of this caring and sensitive childminder.  The childminder uses good teaching techniques to engage children in their communication and language development and in building their mathematical skills. For example, she helps children remember numbers and sequences through singing songs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend children's understanding of other people's lifestyles and cultures outside the community in which they live.  The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor environment to extend children's learning experiences and support those who like learning outside.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn more out about other people and their cultures and lifestyles, to extend their knowledge of the wider world beyond their immediate experiences  extend the range of learning opportunities for children who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed the systems she uses to observe and record children's progress, and the documents she uses to support her work.  The inspector completed observations of the children as they engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources the children use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her safeguarding role and knows her child protection responsibilities well. She knows the signs and symptoms that may concern her about a child's welfare and understands how to report these. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes action to improve the childcare she offers to benefit the children in her care. The childminder values training and support from other professionals to broaden her knowledge and enrich children's learning experiences. For example, she has attended an introduction to forest school training and is beginning to include this in her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She observes and assesses their progress effectively and uses the information to plan activities that excite and motivate children, identifying any gaps in their learning. The childminder makes learning enjoyable. For example, she has developed a 'hopscotch' game and uses this to enhance the children's interest in numbers. Children have fun when she asks them to jump or walk to a number. The childminder helps children to develop their imagination and language skills. For example, when they make 'cups of tea', she encourages them to ask about milk and sugar. The childminder extends this activity to incorporate other areas of learning. For example, she encourages children to develop their physical skills as they carry the cup and saucer across the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care. They make their needs known to her and she responds with kindness and enthusiasm. The childminder is sensitive to each child's needs. For example, she offers frequent cuddles and displays family pictures, which children enjoy looking at when they feel unsure. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from eating nutritional foods, such as fresh fruit, and have regular drinks of water. Children are well behaved. They receive gentle reminders from the childminder about listening to others and sharing. Children enjoy singing with the childminder and choose familiar songs. They laugh when the childminder forgets the words and work together to remember then sing them in the correct order.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress for their age and stage of development. They develop good communication and language skills. For example, the childminder encourages the children to describe how the sand feels on their hands and how the wheel moves as the sand pours over it. Children develop useful skills for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476287 Local authority Camden Inspection number 989202 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 and lives in the London Borough of Camden. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, and operates throughout most of the year. She speaks both Spanish and English.

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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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Telephone number

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