Childminder EY407464

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2017 7 November 2014

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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 reviews her provision to see where she can make improvements. Her plans for development are well targeted and effective in enhancing children's enjoyment and learning. For instance, she has developed one room into a playroom for children. This has broadened the range of accessible resources and helped children to become more independent in their play.  Children form close attachments with the kind and caring childminder, and readily look to her for guidance and reassurance. They develop a good sense of well-being in her welcoming home, which helps them to feel confident and secure.  The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For instance, she uses books to introduce new words to toddlers and to encourage them to name familiar objects.  Babies and toddlers develop good physical skills and abilities. They are motivated to crawl and walk as they explore the interesting range of resources. They learn to handle

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This provision is good

and move objects with increasing control. For example, they begin to stack objects and learn to turn the pages of books.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder maintains positive relationships with parents but is not always fully effective in sharing information about their children's learning.

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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

 build on opportunities to share information about children's learning with parents, to help them support and guide their children's development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities 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 looked at a sample of documents.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector looked at parents' written feedback and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to continually developing her professional skills and has recently gained a childcare qualification at level 3. She makes effective use of training and research to improve her teaching practice further. For example, she has developed her use of books and displays to teach children about different people and communities. This has enhanced children's understanding of other people's lives and helped to raise their own self-esteem. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of signs which might indicate a child is a risk from harm and knows how to report any concerns. She uses risk assessments and daily checks effectively to help keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes the children's play and monitors their progress to find out what they need to learn next. She plans a good range of activities, based on children's current interests and abilities. For instance, she created a 'dark den' filled with resources which light up and change colour. This has built on children's curiosity about how things work. The childminder engages with children effectively to support their learning. For instance, she acknowledges children's interests with spontaneous songs. Children react with enthusiasm as they listen intently and copy the childminder's actions. The childminder helps children begin to understand numbers. For example, as toddlers explored a basket of natural resources, she counted out the quantity of shells that they handed to her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed good relationships with schools that children attend. She exchanges useful information with the staff to provide continuity between the two settings. The childminder provides consistent praise, alongside gentle guidance, to help children understand what is expected of them. For example, children are encouraged to share and use good manners. The childminder helps children to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks, which include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder ensures that children are active as they learn and have daily access to outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly confident and independent. They make good progress from their individual starting points and acquire a range of skills to support their ongoing development. These build on their abilities and help them to prepare for their eventual move to school. Children enjoy the company of others and their behaviour is good. Babies and toddlers develop excellent social skills, they learn to cooperate and build friendly relationships as they play. For example, they pass objects to each other and imitate each other's actions. Children who receive additional funding settle quickly and make a positive start to their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407464 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1071255 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She provides care all day on Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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