Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date 12 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder works with an assistant each day. Together they reflect on their practice and make effective plans to improve children's learning experiences. For example, they have introduced low-level storage units, so that babies can select independently from a wider choice of toys. n Children form close, caring bonds with the childminder and her assistant, and demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in their care. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement, helping them to recognise what they are doing well. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, as she reads to children, she introduces new words and helps them to understand their meanings. She listens to children and encourages them to share their thoughts and ideas with others. n Children develop a good range of abilities to support the next stages in their learning.

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The provision is good

They learn good hygiene routines and become increasingly independent with personal care skills, such as putting on their coats, washing their hands and brushing their teeth.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide selection of resources and experiences, to help children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

n broaden the opportunities for children to learn about people and communities within and beyond their immediate experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and has successfully addressed the weaknesses in her practice identified at her last inspection. She maintains an accurate record of children's daily attendance and understands how this contributes to keeping children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of a broad range of safeguarding issues. She has strong procedures in place to ensure that she keeps children safe within her home and when on outings. She knows the signs which might indicate a child is being harmed and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder supports her assistant well and they both make good use of opportunities to develop their professional skills. For example, they have broadened the range of art activities, to help enhance children's creativity and encourage mark making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains useful information from parents about their children. She uses this to help her assess what children already know and enjoy when they join her setting, so that she can plan for their learning right from the start. The childminder regularly observes the children to monitor their progress and provides a good variety of activities to support their ongoing development. She teaches children well and understands how to enhance their learning. For example, she uses a painting activity to strengthen children's recognition of colours and to support their counting skills. Where children learn languages other than English at home, the childminder ensures that they have opportunities to hear and speak their home languages in her setting. Parents comment on the good progress that their children make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's health and welfare needs effectively. She provides nutritious meals and snacks, helping children to enjoy a healthy and balanced diet. Children enjoy being active and look forward to playing outside each day. They practise their small- and large-muscle movements and become skilled at moving in different ways. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that there is good communication between herself and parents, to support children's care and learning well. For example, she uses a messaging service to send parents photographs of their children playing and records children's eating and sleeping patterns in their daily diaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident learners and enjoy setting themselves challenges. For instance, babies practise posting wooden shapes into holes and older children work out how to build a tunnel wide enough for their toy trains. Children express their creativity in a range of ways, such as through simple role-play scenarios, where they pretend to go shopping or put their teddies to bed. Children develop good literacy skills, they practice making marks, handle books carefully and enjoy listening to favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490600 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10080403 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm throughout most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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