Home Childcarer in Haringey

Inspection date 23 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates ambition, dedication and commitment to providing high- quality care for children and parents. n The childminder has established strong bonds with children. She is kind and affectionate and responds well to their needs. For instance, when children wake up from a nap, they snuggle in for a reassuring cuddle while they wake up fully. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. n The childminder assesses children's skills and knowledge accurately when they first attend her setting. She liaises closely with parents to obtain a detailed picture of their children's abilities and routines. This enables the childminder to guide and support their progress right from the beginning. n The childminder supports language acquisition very well. She engages in interesting conversations with children as they play, and she names objects and encourages children to repeat words.

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This provision is good

n The childminder ably supports children's understanding about living a healthy lifestyle. They eat healthy home-cooked meals, wash their hands before snack and have their own toothbrush and paste in the bathroom. n All children make good and steady progress in the childminder's care. n The childminder shares information with parents. However, there is scope for her to support parents' involvement in their children's learning even more effectively. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She reflects on activities and makes changes to her home, but a more robust and reflective approach to evaluation would lead to even greater improvements and quality of care.

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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 explore further innovative ways to allow all parents to share more information about their children's learning at home in order that they may make even better progress n extend current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to drive improvements to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector evaluated an activity alongside the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to keep up to date with developments in early years practice and build on her knowledge and skills even further. She undertakes training beneficial to her practice. For example, she has learned about how to improve the quality of outdoor play. The childminder has used her learning to make positive changes to her practice, including developing the learning opportunities on her balcony space. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and ensures that they know about their child's development and progress. For instance, she encourages them to contribute to the daily 'diary'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure and conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in her home. She understands her role in ensuring children's well-being and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information obtained from frequent and detailed observations and tracking to plan relevant activities with focused learning goals. She plans a wide range of carefully targeted activities to build on children's learning. The childminder interacts well with children and encourages their independence. For instance, she provides opportunities for them to choose toys and resources for themselves. They happily join in, choosing paints to mix with water. Children are developing good motor control. For example, they use tools such as kitchen utensils to mix and scoop. This helps to develop the skills needed for early writing. The childminder shares books with the children. They look at pictures and name their favourite animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, patient and a good role model for children. She celebrates children's achievements and praises their efforts. This helps to build on their self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder encourages children to have good manners, and even young children remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder provides children with exciting experiences to expand their knowledge of the community around them. For example, she takes children on outings to farms and visits local places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated learners who spend sustained periods engaged in their play. Younger children explore different ways to make marks using a range of objects and their hands. Children are starting to engage in imaginative play. They use the role-play kitchen to make 'pasta' for the childminder. Children are competent learners who are acquiring the skills needed for the next stage of their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539968 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10089545 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder 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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Registers

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