Childminder in Camden

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure as they happily play and explore in the childminder's welcoming environment. Children behave well. They are content, focused and keen to learn. The childminder speaks in a calm and gentle manner, and children listen well and respond positively. Children are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in the activities she offers them. She provides children with opportunities to explore a wide range of age-appropriate resources. The quality of her teaching is good. The childminder builds persistence and resilience into activities and encourages children to keep on trying when activities are challenging. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which support children to feel valued and build on their self-esteem. Children flourish in the warm and inclusive atmosphere the childminder creates.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care. She observes and monitors children's development, which she shares with parents. However, she does not use her observations as well as she could in order to help extend children's learning to the highest levels. Children enjoy getting out and about into the local community. They build their social skills at local playgroups and share days out with other childminders.

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need to do better?

n Teaching is strong. The childminder plans a good range of activities that reflect children's interests and individual needs. For example, she supports younger children's language skills by playing alongside them and giving a good narrative to their experiences. The childminder talks confidently about her curriculum and how she supports children's learning in all areas of development. n The childminder observes and monitors children's development and uses these to plan for children's next steps in learning. However, she does not use these as rigorously as she could in order to extend children's progress further. n The childminder understands how to develop effective partnerships with parents to support children's welfare and learning needs. She engages in daily conversations about their child's learning and development and shares updates on their progress. Parents give positive feedback on the childminder's provision.

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They value that she is 'caring, responsible and experienced' and that she provides a 'nurturing environment'. They appreciate the range of activities and experiences the childminder provides to enhance their children's learning, such as regular outings. n The childminder skilfully weaves early mathematical concepts into everyday activities, such as counting and naming shapes and colours. She finds ways to promote children's mathematical development by following their interests. For example, children explore shapes as they use a variety of shape sorters.

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29 October 2019 n Children benefit from accessing activities within the local community, such as sing-time at the library and local playgroups, which promote their growing social skills well. This also helps them to learn about the wider community and to gain respect for others. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills particularly well. For instance, she consistently introduces new vocabulary, talks about what they are doing and names objects and describes what they are used for to support children's understanding. n Children enjoy daily time spent in the fresh air. They have opportunities to build on their physical skills using large play equipment in the park and at local playgroups. Younger children have ample opportunities to build on their walking skills. They have plenty of room to move around and resources to help them stand independently. n Early literacy skills are well supported. For instance, the childminder sings

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favourite songs with the children and they join in with actions. They read stories together and talk about what they can see in the pictures. n The childminder is professional and well organised. She reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She ensures her mandatory training is up to date and uses her own online research to build on the quality of her practice. She is part of a strong network of local childminders who meet regularly and share information and ideas, which supports her practice exceedingly well. n The childminder understands and meets children's care needs effectively. For example, during the nappy-change routine, she talks to the children and explains what is happening. The childminder gives children lots of praise and positive acknowledgement. Children are confident. They develop very strong relationships with the childminder, which helps support their emotional well- being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through attending training courses. She can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of wider safeguarding concerns and who to contact if concerned about a child in her care. The childminder completes daily checks to ensure that her home is safe and secure for children to play in. Risk assessments are in place and updated on a regular basis.

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should:

n use observations more rigorously to enable all children to learn at a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102096 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10120182 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 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives in Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works four days a week, from Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n A range of documents were reviewed by the inspector, including policies and procedures, health and safety checks and children's records. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at parents' written feedback to assess their views. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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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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