Childminder, Out-of school day care in Haringey

This provision meets requirements

Children feel safe with the childminder. They smile when they see her and give her a hug. Children know that they are valued as individuals. The childminder asks each child about their day at school. Children link play activities with past events. For example, they remembered a visit to a local farm as they spoke about playing with a toy farmyard at school. Children carry their own bags and tie their shoelaces. The childminder encourages children to try and be independent. They discuss how to complete tasks such as putting on their shoes. Children know the routine and how to behave in the childminder's care. They share resources and take turns as they play together. Children laugh and sing as they immerse themselves in their games. The childminder prepares healthy foods for the children. She offers them fruit and vegetables for pudding. However, she does not talk to the children about the health benefits of the foods she serves. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder organises her routine so that children have time to eat, play and rest. Children greet the childminder's family with affection.

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need to do better?

n Children smile and greet their friends at the setting. They listen and respond to each other. Children encourage each other to keep trying as they play. n Older children devise games together. They discuss safety aspects of their planned games. The children then lead these games. Younger children watch and listen carefully. They imitate their older peers, who welcome them to join their games. Children explain the rules of their games to each other. They sing as they play, joining in with familiar songs. n Children persevere through difficulties as they play with new toys. Children offer resources to each other. They look for pieces that their younger friends need for their play. n The childminder redirects play when children become too boisterous. She supports them to follow rules. She knows when children are immersed in exploring and learning. She introduces new activities to keep children interested.

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Older children help their younger friends to play safely. n The childminder knows the children well. She plans activities that encourage them to socialise together. n Children fetch their own resources and are happy to engage with activities of their choice. n Older children encourage their younger friends to share resources with each other. They remind each other that 'sharing is caring'. n Children help to tidy activities away after they have finished playing with them. The childminder makes sure that children can access activities by themselves. n The childminder organises the curriculum so that children have time to rest. She

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10 October 2019 makes sure that they eat healthy food. The childminder speaks to children about how eating too much dried fruit can cause a stomach upset. However, she does not teach children about why they should eat foods other than fruit. n The childminder helps children to wash their hands. However, she does not talk to the children about why handwashing is important. n Children learn that they are unique. They share food and stories from their cultures with each other while at the setting. Children celebrate festivals from around the world. n The childminder encourages children to take pride in completing their work. For example, she introduced felt-tip pens to renew children's interest in completing a collage. n The childminder changes her style of speech depending on the ages of the children in her care. She makes sure that all children understand and can communicate with her. n The childminder passes on information and documents from the children's school

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to parents. Parents report that communication with the childminder is good. n The childminder tries to make activities more interesting and engaging for children. She thinks about how to change the way she presents resources so that they are more enjoyable for the children. The childminder is ambitious and wants to improve her setting. n The childminder shows respect for children's artwork as she carefully labels and stores it.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the need to keep children safe online. She does not share images of children online. The childminder keeps her knowledge of current safeguarding practice up to date. She knows how to identify and report concerns if she suspects that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder carries out regular fire safety drills. She makes notes on these to help her to improve them. The childminder makes sure that children know what to do if they need to evacuate the setting.

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should:

n teach children about why handwashing is important n talk to children about the health benefits of different types of foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547112 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10109929 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 3 to 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wood Green, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates from Monday to Friday during term time, providing before- and after-school care only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk around the premises. n The inspector accompanied the childminder when she picked children up from school. n The childminder observed the handover between the children's teachers and the childminder. n Children talked to the inspector about what they enjoyed doing at the setting. n The inspector observed children's relationships as they played together. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written evaluations they had provided. She also spoke with parents when they collected their children from the setting. n The inspector viewed documents and other records.

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Inspection activities

10 October 2019 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

10 October 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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