Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2018 7 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked hard to overcome the issues which required improvement at her previous inspection. She reviews her service to identify what she does well and plan for further improvements. For instance, she has strengthened her systems for recruiting and supervising assistants to ensure that they are suitable for their role.  The childminder provides a good range of interesting and stimulating learning activities which keeps children highly interested and engaged. For example, children discover different ways to make marks with paint using brushes, sponges or fingers and explore how water can create marks on different surfaces outdoors.  The childminder is kind and caring. She gives frequent praise and encouragement to the children to promote their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop close and caring bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they are completely confident

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This provision is good

and at ease in her welcoming home.  Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. They develop strong communication and language skills and enjoy conversations and discussions with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children find the words to describe how they are feeling.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of the natural world and how living things grow and change.

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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

 support children to understand and talk about their feelings and emotions as they learn to manage their own behaviour  make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of the environment and living things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed this with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is confident about the action to take should she have concerns about children's welfare. She assesses the safety of her home and garden to help minimise any risks to children. The childminder is well qualified and shows enthusiasm for developing her professional skills further. She undertakes a range of training to strengthen her understanding of safeguarding issues and improve the quality of teaching and learning. The childminder works in partnerships with her childminding adviser to develop her provision and exchanges ideas for good practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes and monitors children to help her to identify and build on the strengths and weaknesses in their learning. The childminder has effective relationships with parents to support children's ongoing development and cater for their individual needs. She shares photographs of outings and activities that children have enjoyed and seeks parents' views to help her assess their children's progress. The childminder teaches children well; she enthusiastically engages in their play and effectively extends their ideas and interests. For example, she fosters children's enjoyment of stories by providing props alongside books so that children can recall and act out their favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's garden and relish being active in the fresh air. They practise a range of activities to strengthen their large- and small-muscle skills, such as pushing themselves along on scooters, filling and carrying buckets and using scissors to cut. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy snacks and meals to support children's enjoyment of healthy eating. Children acquire good levels of independence. They follow effective hygiene routines and begin to manage self-care skills, such as washing their hands and putting on their shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and inquisitive. They explore their environment with enthusiasm. They enjoy investigating the wide range of textures and materials which the childminder provides. For example, they mix together sand and water to make 'porridge' for their lunch. Children show an interest in numbers and begin to count accurately. They learn about shapes and how these fit together through activities, such as jigsaw puzzles and construction sets. Children behave well and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out simple tasks, such as tidying away the toys or helping the childminder to set out the paints.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409002 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1112160 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates throughout most of the year from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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