Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 29 January 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 reflective and monitors her service successfully. She has high aspirations for continuous success and values the feedback she gains from others.  The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills, and children are able to express their needs and interests confidently. She models language clearly for children and provides appropriate opportunities to promote their skills in speaking and listening, throughout a range of activities.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents, who comment that their children are happy and well looked after by the childminder. They speak highly of her regular feedback and collaboration with them to enhance children's daily experiences.  The childminder knows the children well and plans a variety of activities to support their next stage of development. For example, the childminder has been focusing on early writing activities, to help older children develop their literacy skills. Children make

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This provision is good

good progress and are well prepared for future learning.  The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle and provides a range of healthy and nutritious meals that children enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support older children's independence during some daily routines and tasks.  The childminder has not fully considered the organisation of mealtimes, to minimise the disruptions to younger children's self-directed play time.

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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

 make the most of opportunities for older children to develop their independence and autonomy, in preparation for their move to school  reflect in more detail on the organisation of some daily routines, to minimise the waiting time for the youngest children, to keep them engaged in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder offers a high-quality early education. She is committed to her role and keeps children's individual needs at the centre of her practice. Safeguarding is effective. She has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities in child protection and whom to contact for support if needed. She values the importance of making links with other professionals, to provide consistency for children's care and learning. The childminder recognises the benefits of enhancing her own professional development, on the successful outcomes for children in her care. For example, she accesses regular training online on a range of relevant topics. The childminder monitors the progress children make over time and uses this information effectively to plan for their future development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children and joins in at appropriate times during their play. She plans a careful balance of both child-led and adult-directed tasks, in which children show they are keen to join. For example, children enjoy decorating some storage draws as a group and creatively choose to add their favourite materials and stickers. Children have opportunities to play both inside and outside. For example, the childminder uses her local area and takes children to places of interest, like the park and to museums. The childminder reflects on children's interests and skills. She makes regular and precise assessments of each child's achievement, which are shared with parents. She uses these to plan a broad and age-appropriate curriculum to support children of varying ages. For example, the childminder blows bubbles for children who are excited to catch them, and older children are encouraged to count how many they can pop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close relationships with children, who are confident and secure in her care. She is nurturing and kind towards them and they gain a sense of belonging. Children behave well and follow the consistent and fair boundaries. They make strong friendships with their peers and show a mature attitude to taking turns. For example, older children seek each other out for cuddles when they need reassurance. Children learn about the wider world and how to care for living things. For example, they are delighted to see the childminder's dog and are shown how to stroke her gently. The childminder's home is safe and she implements effective procedures for risk assessments. She helps to teach children about keeping themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are creative and use their imagination as they engage in role play from their first- hand experiences. For example, children of different ages enjoy pretending to have a picnic together. Children develop their physical skills well overall and older children begin to explore writing, giving meaning to their marks. Younger children enjoy singing and dancing to music, moving rhythmically to their favourite songs. Children follow their own ideas and are curious to explore the world around them. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and gain many of the skills they need for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279905 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1121310 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder currently operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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