Childminder EY542188

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about childcare. She works with her experienced co-childminder to plan an exciting curriculum that children are keen to take part in. Young babies settle well as they receive the nurturing and gentle reassurance they need to relax. The childminder places strong emphasis on developing children's communication skills. She uses daily music times to teach children to listen and notice sound. Children sing their favourite nursery rhythms while they eagerly tap and bang instruments to the rhythm of the beats. Young children shake and sway their bodies with gusto as the beats grow louder and faster. The childminder takes great care to help children notice the sound of words and gently corrects mispronunciations, to help children learn new words accurately. The childminder shows genuine concern for children's development and consults parents quickly to secure prompt support if needed. The childminder has high

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The provision is good

expectations of children's behaviour and sets clear boundaries. Children are praised for their achievements. For example, as they safely climb stairs guided by the childminder's calm support. Children experience good routines in which they have time for vigorous play and time to relax in a soothing environment. Parents report that they are very pleased with the childminder's practice and praised her highly.

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need to do better?

n Children learn that being healthy involves a combination of activities. They remember to wash their hands before they eat and enjoy healthy meals. They gain good physical skills as the childminder takes them to local facilities for energetic games, such as football. n The childminder knows the children very well and provides activities that take account of their interests and what they need to learn. Young children experiment with pouring water into various containers in preparation for learning to pour their own drinks into a cup. Children extend mathematical vocabulary as they dig 'deeper' into the treasure box to find a 'polar bear'. n Children behave well. They learn good manners and remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. They learn the value of sharing and turn taking as they, for example, roll a ball to one another. n Children relish freshly prepared meals. However, the mealtime routine is not

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need to do better?

consistently well organised to ensure young children do not have to wait too long for their meals, to promote their social skills. n Children learn about the wider world through well-planned activities and books. The childminder teaches children about the diversity of families. She engages older children in discussion to teach them to respect differences and similarities. n The childminder arranges the environment to make sure all children can access books in each area of her home so they develop a passion for reading. They learn that some books are story books and some books can be used to learn

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need to do better?

20 September 2019 more about a specific subject, such as their favourite dinosaurs. n Young children receive lots of cuddles and reassurance from the childminder, who makes sure she is visible to them to provide the support they need. n The childminder reflects on her practice with her co-childminder to assess what went well and what they can do better. Her proactive approach has a positive impact on children's care and development. Children are happy, settled and enjoy their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to protect children from the risk of harm. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge remains current and secure. She is aware of the possible indicators that a child may be exposed to risk of harm and how to report any concerns. The childminder is vigilant about closely supervising children. Children's attendance is monitored and parents are encouraged to strictly follow the procedure for reporting absences. Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and one another, and learn how to stay safe.

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should:

n organise mealtimes more effectively to reduce the time some children spend waiting for their meal, so that all children enjoy social mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542188 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10090244 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector had a tour of the premises to look at safety and the organisation of learning opportunities. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation, including training certificates and polices. n The inspector spoke to parents to find out their views about the childminder's practice. n The childminder and the inspector talked about the activities in place to help children learn.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

20 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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