Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 11 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 regularly assesses children's learning to identify what they can do and what they need to learn next. She shares this information with parents, to help them support their children's learning at home. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement, helping children to recognise what they are doing well. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem, and assists them to understand expectations. Their behaviour is good.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to enhance her teaching skills. For instance, she meets with other childminders and they exchange ideas for good practice. She uses training effectively to ensure that she has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and healthy in her care.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. There is a good

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This provision is good

exchange of information about children's care. Parents value the childminder's advice on issues, such as feeding, which helps them to support their child's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has an extensive range of toys and equipment. However, these are stored out of sight and reach of children. Therefore, babies and younger children cannot self-select from these resources to enhance their independent learning.  The childminder does not fully support children's early literacy skills, for example, through the provision of books, and resources for making marks independently.

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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 organisation of toys and equipment, to ensure that babies and younger children can freely access a wide range of resources to support their independent play and learning  ensure that children have consistent opportunities to develop their early reading and writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and she 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 observed and 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 looked at a sample of their written feedback, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews the quality of her service well and takes account of the views of parents and children. For example, older children complete simple surveys to share what they enjoy, or would like to do, during their time with the childminder. The childminder has developed well-targeted plans to improve the experiences of the children for whom she cares. For instance, she displays photographs of children to help deepen their sense of belonging in her home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes efficient use of daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and clean. She has a good understanding of the signs which might indicate a child is at risk from harm, and is confident about the actions she must take to report any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics very well. For example, she extends their counting skills by encouraging them to recall which number comes next in a sequence. Children learn about sizes, colours and numbers during sorting activities, as they order and count blocks of varying sizes. Children are active learners and respond positively to challenges. For example, they show great enthusiasm and perseverance as they attempt to hit a target, by throwing or kicking a ball. Children learn about their local environment and community. For instance, they visit the library and local playgroups, and enjoy daily outings to nearby parks and open spaces. The childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she introduces new words to develop their vocabulary further and she models the correct pronunciation of words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well and is extremely caring and responsive to their needs. Children develop close bonds with the childminder and feel secure in her care. For instance, they look to her for cuddles and reassurance if they are tired or upset. 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, as they play in the childminder's garden and visit nearby parks. The childminder gives high priority to helping children to understand how they can keep themselves safe. For example, she ensures that they understand the reason for their regular 'fire drills', and helps them learn how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good speech and language skills which enable them to communicate effectively with others. They interact confidently with adults and develop good relationships with their peers. Children enjoy trying things out and are confident to share their ideas with others. They develop a good range of skills to support the next stages in their learning, including being ready for school. For example, babies learn to crawl and take their first steps. Older children learn about numbers, shapes and measurements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269221 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1091786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm each weekday, 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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