Childminder 102151

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2018 21 September 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 helps children develop positive relationships with herself and other children. Children are happy, settled and physically comfortable in the childminder's care.  The childminder provides a range of toys and experiences that children enjoy. She provides many outings that help extend children's learning. For instance, they learn about different types of food on shopping trips. The childminder helps children notice the detailed features of natural objects when they play on the local heath and in local parks.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder targets her interactions well at helping children close any gaps in their development.  Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's activities and the care they receive. She gives parents ideas to support their children's development at home, such as when helping children to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is not successful at reshaping activities to fully extend the learning for older children who are involved in the same activity with younger children.  The arrangements for self-evaluation and the development of the childminder's practice do not consistently support an uncompromising highly successful drive to improve achievement for all children and raise teaching to outstanding levels.

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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

 reshape activities further to take full account of the different learning needs of children involved in the same activities  focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision and children's outcomes to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessible to children and observed play opportunities.  The inspector explored self-evaluation and the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the house.  The inspector took account of the views of parents that were represented by the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The experienced childminder regularly updates her knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs that may indicate a child protection concern and the appropriate procedures to report any such concern. The childminder maintains a safe, secure environment and she supervises children well. She uses her links with other childminders to update her knowledge and develop ideas for activities. Regular assessment of children's learning helps her to identify any areas where children may require support to reach their full potential. The childminder regularly considers parents' views. She has recently updated her data protection policy to reflect new requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to makes suggestions for their play activities. This encourages children to join in activities together and to develop their social play. Children have many opportunities to explore using their senses and to create. For instance, they enjoy playing with water, painting and play dough materials. The childminder is skilled at helping younger children to develop their thinking skills. The childminder uses simple questions to help children notice the effect of overfilling their bucket. She encourages them to pour with more accuracy and fill it without spilling. Children discover that if they use a jug they gain greater control over pouring. The childminder helps older children gain good literacy and mathematical skills. She helps children match letters to sounds, count and recognise shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's emotional and physical well-being. For example, she quickly identifies when children look to her for support. The childminder teaches children to behave well. Children learn to take turns and share equipment. Older children are kind without prompting. The childminder regularly praises children's achievements and efforts. This helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder supports children's health. For example, she provides healthy food and daily opportunities to engage in energetic play outdoors, such as at parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children are developing their ability to listen, maintain attention and follow instructions. Older children enjoy taking part in conversations and express their own views confidently. Children are eager to explore their own ideas. They develop their own self- care skills. For example, older children confidently wash their hands before snack time. All children acquire the key skills to support their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102151 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1126445 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, 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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