Childminder in Camden

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional approach in the way she teaches children. She uses her extensive knowledge of how children learn to provide them with a stimulating and exciting curriculum. Children thrive in the care of the childminder, who is extremely skilled at understanding each child's individual needs and interests. She builds strong, nurturing relationships with the children and their families and is passionate about developing meaningful partnerships with parents from before children start. Children are extremely happy and content. They show deep learning and consistently high levels of engagement during play. Children's behaviour is excellent. They understand the clear explanations and instructions the childminder gives them. The childminder promotes positive relationships and interactions, and from an early age children learn to be kind and to share with one another. She talks to children frequently about how they are feeling, and teaches

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them to use these words to express themselves. The childminder provides children with a wealth of knowledge about the wider world around them. She makes excellent use of the local environment and children are given countless opportunities to develop their physical skills with long walks and adventures on Hampstead Heath and exciting bus rides on trips to Kew Gardens, for example. The childminder is a highly dedicated practitioner who creates a magical environment for all children.

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n The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has a wealth of experience of looking after children. She uses her detailed observations and assessments to help her to identify children's next steps in learning. She skilfully takes into account children's interests and stages of development. She regularly finds new and exciting ways to build on children's interests and adapts activities to meet the individual needs of all the children. n The childminder is dedicated to her setting and is committed to making ongoing improvements to her provision. She reflects on her practice, identifies areas for development and, after extensive research, puts strategies in place to improve her practice to an even higher level. n Children enjoy spending a great deal of time outside. The childminder takes them on regular trips to the local farm and parks. Children enjoy learning about the natural world and where fruit and vegetables grow. For instance, they

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recently brought home a cauliflower from their local allotment, cooked it and ate it for lunch. n The childminder has superb relationships with the children in her care and she is an excellent role model. Children enjoy extremely strong bonds with the childminder. For example, they enjoy having cuddles with her, especially when they wake up after their nap. This helps them to feel very emotionally secure.

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29 January 2020 n Support for children's developing communication and language skills is remarkable. The childminder uses her extensive knowledge of what stage of development the children are at to support, guide and extend their speech. She uses short, simple sentences and encourages repetition to help check children's understanding. The childminder's use of language is thoughtful and considered. She provides clear instructions and repeats what children say to show she has understood. This leads to children demonstrating high levels of involvement and attempting to say new words. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents. This provides excellent consistency of care, and enhances children's learning and development. She uses a highly effective and detailed system to keep parents updated and this also allows them to contribute to their child's progress and learning. All policies and procedures are shared with parents before their

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children start attending. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to learn about the written word. Children confidently choose books and happily sit with the childminder as she reads them to them. She regularly stops and encourages children to find different objects and to make the different sounds of the animals they can see. She uses an enthusiastic and animated voice to read to children, keeping them focused for extended periods of time. n The childminder has created strong partnerships with parents and a range of other professionals. She regularly meets up with other childminders. This provides her with many opportunities to share information and update her knowledge. These gatherings support the children in developing their social skills and allow them to create new friendships.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are of the highest priority. The childminder provides children with an extremely safe environment in which to play and learn. She has an excellent knowledge of child protection and is very aware of the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure she keeps up to date with new legislation. She completes regular fire drills, so children know what to do in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278384 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10137833 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 2 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the London Borough of Camden. She operates Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 5pm, all year round, and occasionally at weekends or overnight.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans for children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence of training and children's assessments.

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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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29 January 2020 29 January 2020 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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