Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 June 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked hard to address the weaknesses in practice identified at her last inspection. She works closely with other professionals, such as local authority quality advisers to develop her service. n The childminder recognises the benefits of completing regular self-evaluation procedures. She considers the views of parents and children and her staff when reflecting on her practice. Clear priorities to improve are identified to drive development. n Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages in age-appropriate teaching techniques to extend their vocabulary. Children make good, all-round progress. n The childminder and her staff are warm and nurturing. They provide children with reassurance, encouragement and praise as they play. Children are emotionally secure, confident and comfortable in their company.

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This provision is good

n Although teaching is generally effective, staff miss some opportunities to make the most of all learning opportunities that arise, to help extend children's learning further. n The childminder does not fully utilise the methods of recording children's achievements to identify where areas of learning can be more precisely planned, in order to extend children's good progress even further.

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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 make the best of all the learning opportunities that arise to extend and challenge children's learning even further n strengthen planning by using information gained about children's achievements to develop extra challenges and experiences that will help children achieve at an even higher level.

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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 outdoors, and looked at a range of resources and equipment. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her staff, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about policies and procedures concerning safeguarding and recruitment checks, and about methods of assessing and planning for children's progress. The inspector also discussed how staff work with parents and other providers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have attended child protection training to ensure their knowledge relating to safeguarding is up to date. Clear procedures are in place to record and report any child protection concerns. This helps to promote children's welfare. The childminder implements appropriate risk assessment procedures. Measures are in place to identify and minimise potential risks to children. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they climb with enjoyment and confidence on the climbing frames. The childminder works to develop her own practice and that of her staff by giving them regular feedback on how to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants help children to learn effectively through their good- quality interactions with them. They support children's physical development well. For example, children move freely and with pleasure and confidence in a range of ways, such as walking, running, climbing and jumping. They look forward to their visits to the gym. Children handle construction resources safely and with increasing control, such as fixing together train tracks. The childminder encourages children's literacy and number development effectively. For instance, children listen to stories, rhymes and songs that help to develop their counting skills, and count backwards from ten when singing 'the rocket song', getting ready to jump upwards when it is time for 'blast off'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy regular trips and outings. For instance, regular visits to a local children's centre extend children's experiences and builds social confidence. Children receive a suitable range of nutritious, home-cooked meals and various dietary needs are all carefully considered. This promotes their good physical health. Children learn to use cutlery and feed themselves at mealtimes. This helps them to develop their self-help skills, independence and confidence. The children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and her staff. They provide regular, reassuring cuddles and friendly interactions. Children are emotionally secure and happy in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those who receive additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. Children are active learners and enjoy testing and trying out their ideas. They are inquisitive and demonstrate a positive attitude to their play and learning. Children learn to hold crayons correctly and make purposeful marks. This supports their early writing skills. They sort leaves according to their colours and shapes, which promotes their mathematical development. Children develop the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495990 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10085049 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 - 4 Total number of places 19 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates in Tottenham in the London borough of Haringey. The childminder provides care from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder employs four assistants who work shifts. The childminder and one of her assistants hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, and three 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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