Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 23 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 reflects upon her provision and uses well-targeted plans to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has introduced a wider range of natural materials to help encourage children's exploratory play and develop their understanding of the world. Parents say that the childminder is highly responsive to their comments and suggestions on how she might develop her service.  Children thrive in the caring and nurturing environment of the childminder's home. They develop extremely positive relationships with the childminder and her family. As a result, they are happy, confident and secure in her care.  The childminder understands how children develop and supports their learning well. For instance, she uses toys to reinforce young children's understanding of quantity, as she sings number songs and rhymes with them.  Children develop a range of skills to support the next steps in their development,

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This provision is good

including starting school. For example, they learn to interact and communicate effectively with adults and other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always clearly identify what children already know and can do when they first join her setting, to help her see how they progress from their starting points.  Although the childminder gathers a good range of information from parents about children's care needs and interests, she does not fully consider parents' knowledge of their children's development, when assessing their starting points and ongoing progress.

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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

 strengthen systems for finding out what children already know and can do when they first join the setting, so that their starting points are more clearly defined  extend the range of information gathered from parents, to include more details of children's learning and development, so that assessments take greater account of what parents know about their children's progress.

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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 on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and experiences.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes the most of opportunities to continue her professional development. For example, she has used information from training to strengthen her self- evaluation. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders and professionals to develop her teaching practice. Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents comment on the 'family atmosphere' that the childminder provides, which makes them and their children feel welcome. They feel that there is a good exchange of information with the childminder to support their child's care needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her training to ensure that her routines and procedures help to keep children safe and healthy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's learning, to find out what they need to learn next. She provides a good range of resources and activities which supports children's all-round development. For example, children learn to express themselves creatively through dance, role-play and craft activities. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For instance, she provides resources, such as play dough and construction kits, to strengthen their fingers and develop hand-to-eye coordination. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. For example, they enjoy making marks on paper and talk about what they are 'writing'. They listen intently to stories and talk about what they can see and what might happen next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed effective links with other settings that children attend. She regularly talks to nursery staff about children's well-being and learning, and passes on relevant information to their parents. This ensures that there is good continuity between the different settings and home. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play outside each day on the childminder's balcony or visit local parks. Children learn to make healthy choices as they enjoy well-balanced meals and snacks. The childminder teaches children to recognise risks, so that they can learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, on outings she explains the importance of staying close to an adult and finding a safe place to cross the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy trying things out for themselves and finding out about how things work. Children develop an interest in numbers. They begin to count beyond 10 and start to recognise numerals. Children learn to manage their own personal needs, such as putting on their coats and shoes, and washing their hands independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305472 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1092300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works full time from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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