Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2017 18 June 2015

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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

 The childminder provides exciting experiences that help to engage children and support their learning well. Children make ongoing good progress in their learning.  Children behave well and learn to value one another. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches children to be kind, polite and to learn to respect the differences between themselves and others.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning.  The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly seeks further training and support. For example, she recently attended training on nutritional awareness to improve children's good health and overall well-being further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make use of opportunities to strengthen children's understanding of mathematics.  The childminder does not work closely enough with the other early years settings that children attend, to help support their learning and care consistently.

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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

 review the learning opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even further  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to support a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector examined documentation and discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record children's progress.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play.  The inspector spoke to parents and reviewed feedback by sampling written documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her practice well. Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed the previous recommendations. For example, she helps children to make more independent choices about their play and has increased opportunities for children to practise making marks and writing. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She shares this information with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children's welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and of places that she takes children to on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and uses effective processes for assessing children's progress. She gathers detailed information when children first start attending and plans activities based on their individual interests. The childminder helps to develop children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to recall past events, such as their holidays and outings, and engages them in meaningful discussions. Children talk confidently to the childminder as she joins in their play. Children enjoy imaginary play, such as pretend cooking and caring for their dolls and each other. The childminder extends children's learning further. For example, she explains to children the benefits of a healthy diet and the importance of caring and sharing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and have a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder effectively helps children to develop their confidence in social situations and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children enjoy visits to the park and local playgroups. They discuss road safety and learn how to keep themselves safe. Children are independent and concentrate well. They eagerly do things for themselves, such as help to tidy up and make choices, as well as initiate their own play. The childminder actively praises children for their good efforts and achievements. She develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle well. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy regular fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy problem solving and develop good communication skills. Children show good levels of confidence and have opportunities to build on their self-esteem. They socialise with children of different ages and learn to share and take turns. Children develop a wide range of skills needed for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140219 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1089589 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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