Childminder 140386

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 18 May 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 is experienced and well organised. She regularly updates her training, to ensure that her routines and procedures contribute to keeping children healthy and safe. Her good practice has been recognised by her local authority. For example, she is regularly asked to support less experienced childminders.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that there is a good exchange of information to effectively support children's care and learning needs. Parents comment on the childminder's kind and caring approach, which helps their children feel happy and secure in her setting.  The childminder helps children to learn about people and communities which differ from their own experiences. For example, puzzles, books and posters promote positive images of people from various cultures or who have disabilities. The childminder uses these effectively to promote discussions about similarities and differences between

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This provision is good

people.  Children develop a good range of skills to support their future learning, including being ready for school. For example, they learn to count and begin to recognise the letters in the alphabet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not give children time and encouragement to carry out personal care tasks independently, before stepping in to do things for them.  Although the childminder provides a good range of toys and resources, the way that they are stored does not allow children to easily find the things they want, to enhance their independent play.

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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 the support and encouragement for children to begin to manage their own personal care, to help them become more independent and confident in their abilities  review the ways that resources are stored, to make it easier for children to make choices about with what they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and discussed these with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector spoke to a sample of parents and took account of their views, along with parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her provision. This helps her to identify where she can make improvements to strengthen her practice. For example, she plans to develop her computer skills so that she can update systems for record keeping. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to enhance her teaching skills. For instance, she regularly meets with other childminders and they exchange ideas for effective practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs which might indicate that a child is at risk from harm and is confident about how she should report any concerns. She uses risk assessments effectively and carries out daily checks, to ensure that her home is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress. She regularly assesses their development to find out what they need to learn next and plans a good range of activities to support their future learning. Children develop a wide range of physical skills. For instance, they learn to climb, slide and swing as they explore the large apparatus outdoors. The childminder supports children's language and communication well. For example, she listens carefully and uses comments and questions appropriately to extend conversations. Children take pleasure in being outdoors and learning about the natural world. For instance, they enjoy helping the childminder water the plants in her garden and learn to recognise when the strawberries she grows are ripe for picking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment, where children feel safe and secure. She gives children plenty of praise, helping them to recognise what they are doing well. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem, and assists them in understanding what is expected of them. Children behave well and learn to care for the resources. For example, they help the childminder to tidy away toys after play. The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and fresh fruit for snacks. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise each day. For instance, they play in the childminder's garden and regularly visit nearby parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They express their creativity as they act out role-play scenarios and create imaginative pictures. Children begin to enjoy self-chosen challenges, for example, they take pride in completing difficult jigsaw puzzles. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination which helps to support their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140386 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1089594 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. She provides care all day on five days a week, for most of the year. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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