Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date 23 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 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 supports children's learning through her good-quality teaching. She is fully aware of how to meet young children's developmental needs and how they learn in the early years. She observes children's development as they play, and this helps her to identify their different interests and next steps in learning. n The childminder is caring, experienced and highly effective in helping children to feel safe and emotionally secure. Children settle in quickly and turn to the childminder for spontaneous hugs and cuddles. They develop the confidence to play independently and happily talk and interact with one another. n Parent partnerships are well established. Parents praise the childminder for the attentive care she provides for their children. The childminder shares children's progress and their next steps in learning, so parents can continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder welcomes the views of parents and children and uses these to support

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This provision is good

her self-evaluation. She carefully plans and prioritises areas identified for improvement to develop good outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has worked on developing her teaching skills through ongoing professional development. n At times, during planned activities, it is not always made clear to the children what they are supposed to be learning. n The childminder does not always give children quite enough time to think and respond to questions in order to develop fully 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 raise the quality of teaching even further by giving children opportunities to understand and talk about what it is that they are learning from planned adult-led activities n make better use of opportunities that arise to allow children time to think through their ideas and answer questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play activities.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She maintains comprehensive child protection policies and ensures her paediatric first-aid training is up to date. She follows good health and hygiene practices and keeps her home safe and secure for children to play in. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses a range of strategies, such as regular online training and regular discussions with other childminders, to keep her knowledge up to date. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She offers a range of interesting and enjoyable activities that ensure that children engage well in learning. Young children show a good level of self-confidence and independence as they happily explore the environment. The childminder is skilful at developing young children's communication and language skills. For example, she constantly engages children in reading, singing or in conversations about their interests. Older children enthusiastically enjoy learning about other planets and space. They develop a good understanding of the world as they can use words such as 'solar system' and name planets, such as Jupiter, Mars and Saturn, when looking through books. Children develop their creativity equally well and use their senses to explore different materials during planned activities around water and sand play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a bright, well-resourced and welcoming environment. Children play happily together and learn good social skills. The childminder is a good role model. She consistently demonstrates polite and respectful behaviour. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, such as taking turns and sharing. This promotes children's sense of security and emotional well-being. The childminder helps to develop children's physical health and growing awareness of healthy lifestyles well. Children develop good independence skills as they make choices and learn to take off their shoes, wash their hands and help to tidy up. They are offered a wide variety of healthy, balanced meals and have many opportunities to be energetic through daily outings. Evidence from a range of photographs shows that children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of their local community and the wider

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

world. They visit places, such as the local animal rescue centre, the library, local parks and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children are motivated to learn and play. Younger children hold musical instruments with delight and enjoy participating in music and singing sessions. Children enjoy books as they share stories with the childminder and look at books independently. Children learn the essential skills for future learning in readiness for the move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395988 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10063387 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 23 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hornsey, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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