Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 8 November 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 is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her role. She has a good understanding of the early years curriculum and how children learn and develop. n Children settle in quickly and demonstrate that they are happy and secure in the childminder's care. Babies are confident to interact with visitors, assured that they can seek comfort from the childminder if needed. n The childminder forges positive partnerships with parents and actively seeks their views on her service. Parents give highly positive feedback on the care that the childminder provides. They comment that she communicates effectively and teaches their children well. n Children develop good physical skills as they practise using their small and large muscle movements. For example, they create a variety of marks and shapes as they draw pictures of dinosaurs and then move their bodies to demonstrate how they imagine a dinosaur would move.

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The provision is good

n The childminder ensures that children have lots of opportunities to develop their creativity, such as music, singing, art and pretend play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children learn about the different backgrounds, customs and abilities of people throughout their local community. n The childminder has not considered all ways to seek information on children's learning and development from their parents.

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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 develop further the range of experiences to teach children about families, people and communities outside of their own experiences n improve the opportunities for parents to contribute their knowledge of children's learning and development, to increase continuity in children's learning between home and setting.

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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 this with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder 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 regularly reflects on the quality of her provision, to identify what she does well and where she can make improvements. She is highly responsive to the needs of the children and makes well-targeted plans to help improve their learning outcomes. For example, she has completed training to enhance how she supports children's speech and language development. This is helping them make rapid progress in this area. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs which might indicate a child is at risk from harm and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She uses risk assessments effectively to help ensure her home is safe and has robust procedures in place in case of an emergency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children and assesses their progress to find out what they need to learn next. She plans a broad range of interesting and challenging experiences, which helps children to build on their skills and knowledge and prepare for starting school. For instance, she supports children's interest in numbers by teaching them to recognise numerals and count accurately. Where children also attend schools or nurseries, the childminder ensures that important information is shared. Children who speak English as an additional language have opportunities to hear and use their home languages, for example, through songs and rhymes. They develop good language and communication skills alongside their peers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She guides their behaviour with kindness and patience, offering gentle reminders to help them develop good social skills. Children behave well and learn how to manage their feelings and emotions. For example, older children show patience when babies knock down the bricks they have been building and then allow them to join in their game. The childminder supports children to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. For instance, she provides healthy, balanced meals and snacks for children, which include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder makes sure that children have daily opportunities to play outdoors, such as outings to local parks, where they enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent learners. They make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Babies demonstrate a strong impulse to explore. For example, they discover how different resources and materials can be used to create sounds. Children show curiosity about the natural world as they use magnifying glasses to hunt for insects. They make connections between different experiences, for instance, they compare the patterns they create with coloured sand to a rainbow they have previously seen.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500826 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10067425 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 - 7 Total number of places 5 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 Kilburn, London. She provides care from 7.30am until 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday for most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Registers

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