Home Childcarer in Haringey

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 knows the children in her care well and is kind and attentive to their individual needs. Children feel happy and demonstrate that they feel extremely confident, safe and secure in the childminder's home. Children settle in well and show a strong sense of belonging. They listen to the childminder and behave well. They show responsibility as they independently tidy up the toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder is experienced and uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through their daily activities and routines. Her interactions are exciting and engaging for children and their communication skills are supported well. For example, children confidently select books of their choice and relish listening to stories. The childminder reads to children in a way that engages them fully and she gives them plenty of time to express themselves and ask questions. Children eagerly identify objects from their

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The provision is good

favourite books and use their imaginations to extend the stories. They thrive in joining in their favourite songs and correctly copy the actions. Children learn to operate electronic toys by pressing buttons to create music and familiar songs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating resources that cover all areas of the curriculum. Children are motivated in their learning, readily joining in with activities on offer. For instance, children enjoy taking part in activities that develop their interests in the natural world and creative skills. They become engrossed. For example, they use glue and learn to use scissors to design a shopping trolley collage with a range of natural materials. The childminder extends their learning further with skilled questioning. This helps to promote children's vocabulary when they express their thoughts. n All children make good progress in their learning, overall, given their starting capabilities and interests. The childminder follows the children's lead and supports them in making decisions about their learning through play. She regularly observes children in their play and completes assessments to track

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their progress. She identifies any gaps in children's learning. However, at times, information gathered from observations is not used consistently well to decide what children need to learn next. n Children are well behaved. The childminder has high expectations for children in her care. She models good behaviour to them and uses effective methods to help children to develop positive relationships. For example, the childminder gets down to children's level and explains simple rules, such as being kind and polite to others. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement. This helps children to be self-assured in their own abilities. n The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and identifies relevant areas to improve children's experiences. She works closely with her

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4 November 2019 local authority team and carries out relevant training. She proactively seeks out training that will support the well-being of the children in her care. For example, she recently carried out training to develop further strategies to plan healthy eating choices for children. n Partnership working with parents is effective, overall. Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive. They appreciate the daily feedback they receive and the discussions they have with the childminder regarding their children's learning and care. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to add their contributions to children's assessments to extend children's learning further. n The childminder helps children effectively to develop their confidence in social situations and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children enjoy regular visits to the park, library and local playgroups where they socialise

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well with other children. They learn to share toys and take turns. They are developing a strong sense of themselves and learn about the differences between people and their communities. n Children have many opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills effectively. For example, they happily count objects and calculate during number songs. The childminder extends their learning further effectively, such as by asking them to identify the different colours and shapes. This helps to boost children's understanding of mathematical concepts. n The childminder promotes children's confidence and self-care skills well. For example, younger children follow good hygiene practices as they learn to wash their hands independently. The childminder helps children to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children enjoy healthy meals and develop strong physical skills as they practise their small- and large-muscle movements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns for children's safety. She keeps up to date with current safeguarding guidance and implements effective procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe to ensure their physical health is secure.

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should:

n use fully information received from children's assessments and observations to plan even more precisely for the next steps in children's learning n encourage parents to contribute more consistently to ongoing assessments of their children's achievements in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548934 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10126892 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full- and part-time care each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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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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