Childminder EY272080

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 1 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment where children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities and learning experiences. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She gathers useful information when children start at the setting and regularly informs parents about their children's development through daily conversations, to help them support children's learning at home. n Children's communication and language development are supported well. For example, the childminder engages in interesting conversations with children and they share their ideas. She repeats key words and phrases and introduces new words as children play. n The childminder is kind and caring and is considerate of the needs of the children in her care. For example, she knows when they are tired or need a snack. Children have formed strong bonds with her. This helps to nurture their emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder is extremely vigilant and alert to potential risks, such as children climbing onto chairs, she does not use these opportunities to teach children about risk-taking and keeping themselves safe. n The childminder does not consistently give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions she asks during their play and learning experiences, to help develop their thinking skills.

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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 review and strengthen opportunities to teach children about potential hazards and how to act safely n give children more time to consider and respond to questions during their play activities and learning experiences, to develop their thinking skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children at play. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed a planned activity together. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She discussed her self-evaluation processes, looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents and read accounts of their views of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and understands what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures that her home is safe and secure. The childminder is professional and well organised. She effectively evaluates her service and makes changes to her practice. For example, after a recent review she rearranged her childminding area to make more space for children to move and access resources. The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities and uses her own research to make improvements to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children during play, identifies their next steps in learning and makes accurate assessments of their ongoing development. She uses this information effectively to ensure she knows of any gaps in their development. The childminder encourages children's creativity and imagination. For example, they enjoy role-play activities together, such as making tea and enjoying some pretend cakes. The childminder uses the local area to broaden the range of learning experiences offered. For example, children use the good play facilities in the local park and visit local play groups and the library. This enables children to be more involved in their wider community and to develop an awareness of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. They happily come into her home and readily engage in activities. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's emerging understanding of sharing and turn taking effectively. She is a positive role model and promotes good manners. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. For example, children wash their hands before they have a snack. They benefit from regular fresh air and healthy snack and lunch menus. Children are growing in confidence. They join in with activities and make choices about what they want to play with. Children are encouraged to be independent. For example, they are well supported to learn how to cut their own banana for snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show that they feel settled and secure. They make good progress and gain a wide range of useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Children enjoy their learning, listen well and are eager to explore. For example, they learn about colours as they play with play dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272080 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10073278 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in West Hampstead, in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder operates her service on weekdays from 8am unitl 6pm, for most of the year. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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