Childminder EY426428

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 4 February 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 places a high focus on enhancing children's emotional well-being and building their self-confidence. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She provides parents with regular updates about their children's learning and development to maintain consistency. Parents comment that they are very pleased with the care and learning opportunities that their children receive.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She responds positively to children's needs and requests. Children seek comfort and reassurance from her and are keen to include her in their play. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder provides a broad selection of age-appropriate resources that interests children and motivates them to learn. She uses her knowledge of each individual child

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This provision is good

to plan activities to help them to move forward in their learning and development.  Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. This helps children to develop their social skills and positive attitudes towards others with different backgrounds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always track her assessments as precisely as possible, in order to help children make rapid progress.  The childminder does not focus on her own professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of teaching so that children make even better 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

 refine the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that planning is even more precise to increase the potential for them to achieve rapid progress  sharply focus on opportunities for training and professional development to increase knowledge and raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises both indoors and outdoors with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder checks the environment in which children play and ensures that she minimises any hazards. This helps to support children's safety and well-being. The childminder monitors the progress children make and shares these with the parents so that she can quickly identify and address any gaps in their child's learning. Self-evaluation is ongoing. The childminder works well with other professionals and has regular opportunities to share ideas and generally extend her skills. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She gets to know the children in her care and follows their interests and suggestions of activities. The childminder talks to children, asks questions, explores ideas and develops their thinking skills. Older children competently talk about their experiences and share their thoughts and ideas with others. Younger children copy the words that they hear. All children are developing good skills in communication and language. The childminder recognises when to let children play freely and when to intervene. For example, as children build constructions with plastic bricks, the childminder provides more resources to enhance their play and learning. Children learn to count, compare sizes and use descriptive and positional language. They explore mathematical concepts as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed in the childminder's home where she effectively meets their emotional needs. They develop strong attachments with the childminder and interact positively with other children. Children behave well and are aware of the childminder's clear boundaries and expectations. The childminder praises children frequently for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them to learn and build their self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to show kindness to each other, share and take turns. She promotes children's good health effectively. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air, for example, when they play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the key skills required for their next stage of learning and their move to school. They are confident, inquisitive and active leaners. Younger children explore their environment with increasing interest. Children show a sustained level of concentration as they enjoy trying new experiences, investigating and exploring. Their early literacy skills are developing well. They enjoy listening to the childminder read, recalling familiar stories and singing nursery rhymes. Children enjoy giving meaning to marks, such as drawing and painting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426428 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1094797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and is located in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates from 8am until 6pm on Wednesday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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