Childminder EY443767

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 25 January 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children have extremely warm and close relationships with the childminder. They settle quickly, develop exceptionally high levels of confidence and respect for each other. From a very young age, children negotiate and find resolutions to problems for themselves.  Children learn through activities that they fully enjoy. The childminder skilfully plans a range of learning experiences that support children's learning in all areas. All children make good progress.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and schools, which helps to maintain consistency in children's learning and care. Parents are very happy with the services provided and the progress their children make.  Children have excellent opportunities to play outside, learn about the local and wider community and develop exceptional social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not have enough opportunities to experiment, explore and use a range of materials to fully extend their creativity and design skills.  Sometimes, the childminder does not use strategies to help some children understand why they should cooperate during daily routines, for example, at lunchtime.

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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 more opportunities for children to experiment and explore with a variety of materials to extend their creativity and design skills even further  improve strategies to help children cooperate with some daily routines, such as at lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children indoors and outdoors throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled the childminder's observation records, planning and assessment documents, and looked at the registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children and sampled some of her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, children and some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of any child protection concerns. She knows what procedures to follow to keep children safe. Self-evaluation is good. The childminder has addressed all the recommendations from the previous inspection and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing high-quality provision. She has completed a formal childcare qualification, which has had a positive impact on children's learning experiences. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge effectively, for example, by attending training courses and events.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and uses observations of children's learning to plan experiences that match their needs and address their next steps. Children are interested and motivated. For example, they use public transport maps, learn about train lines and different types of trains. The childminder carefully checks children's progress and takes prompt action to address any weaker areas. Children are active learners who confidently explore and follow their own ideas. They engage well, and the childminder skilfully supports their curiosity and interests. For example, children enjoy exploring the veins and lines on real leaves when looking at them under torchlight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a calm, welcoming and safe environment. She has developed extremely effective settling-in procedures to help children settle. The childminder takes time to know children and understand what interests them and motivates their learning. She uses home visits very effectively to find out about their own routines and nurtures their move. The childminder is an excellent role model to children. From a very young age, children are extremely polite and caring about their friends and environment. For example, children remind the childminder to put away resources that they have finished playing with in the park. Children follow excellent hygiene routines. For example, even in the park children wash their hands before having food. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about diversity in the wider community and how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know and follow road rules, such as when to wait or cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Their communication and language skills develop well. Children confidently ask questions and use correct grammar when talking with the childminder and each other. They are independent learners and make choices in their play. Children develop the skills needed for their next stages in learning and their eventual move to school. For example, they have opportunities to learn mathematical terminology and practise early writing skills through mark making.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443767 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1062577 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder provides flexible hours each weekday during term time only. She receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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