Childminder EY537492

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 forms strong partnerships with parents. For example, she keeps parents well informed about their child's progress through regular updates. Parents speak highly about the childminder and her assistants, and value the wide variety of activities they provide for the children. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment. They have lots of choice and easy access to a diverse range of activities, toys and resources, motivating them to explore and follow their interests. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder observes children's play and exploration and assesses their achievements. She plans focused support to help close any gaps in children's learning and extend their development. n Children have formed strong positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They know when children are tired or hungry and respond appropriately to

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The provision is good

ensure that their individual needs are met. Children feel safe and secure at the childminder's home and this helps to support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, planned activities do not reflect the needs of individual children and this does not consistently enable all children to extend their learning opportunities to a higher level. n The childminder does not provide a wide enough range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 reflect and build on how planned activities support the needs of all children and enhance their learning opportunities to a higher level n plan and implement a broader range of activities that helps children learn about the wider world beyond their own community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's assistants. n The inspector took account of the views of parents she spoke to as they dropped their children at the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the procedure to follow if there was a concern regarding children's safety or welfare. They carry out a daily risk assessment to ensure the setting is safe for children. The childminder ensures her assistants are safely recruited, vetted and supervised. She supports them with regular supervision meetings and provides training opportunities which help them to improve their practice and ability to keep children safe. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other early years providers where children's care and learning are shared. She uses this information to support children's learning within her setting. The childminder is motivated to develop her service. She evaluates the activities she provides, reviews her daily practice and identifies appropriate ways to improve her skills and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities which support and extend children's learning well. She gathers useful information from parents when children start at her setting. She uses this, along with her own observations, to build starting points for each child. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For instance, older children use a card game to match symbols and count how many they have. Children enjoy literacy activities and happily sing along during rhyme time. Older children are able to identify letters and the sounds they represent and younger children enjoy books being read to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They are supported well by the childminder and her assistants to learn about turn taking and sharing. The childminder supports children to be independent from a young age. They make their own choices throughout the day and carry out activities for themselves. For example, children peel their own bananas at snack time and help to tidy up after activities. The childminder is mindful of children's safety and helps them to recognise hazards, for instance, while exploring shells, children notice broken ones and put them in the bin. Children enjoy outings which, overall, helps to promote their confidence and extend their knowledge of their local community. Children learn to enjoy healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder provides regular play and exercise in the fresh air and nutritious snacks and lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children are keen and eager to join in with the activities on offer and are motivated to learn. They engage in activities that interest them, such as painting and exploring the different sizes and shapes of shells, for extended periods. Babies develop confidence and initiate play with the childminder, such as simple peek-a-boo and hiding games. Children learn skills which will support their move on to the next stage of their learning and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537492 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10079111 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Belsize Park, in the London Borough of Camden. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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