Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 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 uses a lovely calm manner with the children in her care. She encourages children and provides lots of positive praise. Children are well behaved. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children to develop their independence skills in readiness for school. For instance, she teaches children how to wash their hands, joining in and showing them what to do. The childminder encourages children to be ready for outings by putting their own shoes and coats on. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to keep children safe. She has taken appropriate steps to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans activities to meet their needs and interests. The childminder adapts and reshapes activities to maintain children's attention effectively. Children make good progress. n The childminder builds positive partnerships with parents. For example, she talks to

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This provision is good

parents about their children's progress and next steps in their learning. The childminder offers parents ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder seeks opportunities to raise her quality of teaching, such as attending training and sharing good practice with her colleagues. n The childminder's tracking does not give a clear enough picture of children's progress over time.

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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 consider how to refine the monitoring of individual children and enable more robust tracking of children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching, and both jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of those living in the household. n The inspector sampled documentation that included planning, records of children and policies and procedures. She held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder accurately reflects on her practice. She has a positive attitude to improving her setting. For instance, since attending local authority training, the childminder has increased opportunities for babies to learn and explore through sensory play. She works well with a range of professionals to support children and their families. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to develop positive relationships with staff at other settings that children attend. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise if a child is at risk and what procedures to follow if she has a concern. She considers how to minimise risks to children in her home and on outings. For example, the childminder routinely practises her fire evacuation procedure with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about their children's achievements. For example, the childminder talks to parents about their children's day and regularly shares her records of children with them. She offers suggestions to parents to help them support their children's learning at home, such as visiting the library and sharing books together. The childminder observes children as they play. She identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder uses this information well to plan activities that will extend children's learning. The childminder uses modelling and explaining in her teaching effectively. For instance, as children paint, she joins in next to them, showing them how to hold the paintbrush and make different shapes on the page. Children watch with interest and then experiment making swirls and lines on their paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She ensures that children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air to support their good health. For instance, with the childminder, children play at the local park and walk to a variety of groups in their local area. The childminder supports children to develop positive relationships with each other. For example, she encourages and praises children when they take turns and use good manners. The childminder promotes diversity and difference well. This supports children's understanding of their similarities and differences. For instance, children learn about people, families and communities beyond their own experiences. During Eid children dress in traditional clothes and bring in special food to share with others. Parents comment positively on the childminder. They report that they are very happy with the care that their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. This includes those receiving additional funding. For instance, children learn to hold paintbrushes and make marks on the paper. They complete puzzles, turning pieces around and joining them together. Children make towers, identifying the colour of blocks and counting them as they get higher. They feed themselves finger foods and peel bananas independently for their snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257631 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10073192 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in London. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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