Childminder 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show a strong sense of belonging at the childminder's setting. The childminder recognises the importance of children developing their independence. Children learn many skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning, such as taking turns and respecting the views of others. They are motivated to move around the available space making independent choices in their play. The childminder and her assistant support children's emotional well-being by managing behaviour positively and consistently so that children are secure and settled in their care. As a result, children behave well and use good manners. Children take part in outdoor play regularly. For example, they visit the park, playgroups and the library, where they also enjoy participating in singing sessions. Children learn to stay safe as they listen carefully and follow the rules for road safety. The childminder has established close links with local nurseries and schools. Information is frequently

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The provision is good

shared with parents to promote consistency in children's care and learning. Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They comment that their children have made very good progress, and that they highly value the support given to them by the childminder. They particularly appreciate her 'caring and nurturing approach'.

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need to do better?

n Children have developed strong attachments with the childminder. She provides comfort, reassurance and cuddles, especially when children require extra support when they are settling to sleep after lunch. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she offers a consistent approach to children's development. In addition, she works with other agencies to ensure that children's needs are well planned for and supported while in her care. n The childminder provides regular updates and guidance on how children's learning can be best supported at home. For example, through discussion, sharing of her newsletters and information about children's progress and their next steps in learning. n The childminder and her assistant provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and physical development. They plan regular trips out in the local community to extend children's first-hand experiences. Children use the

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childminder's allotment to grow vegetables and they explore the green space at the park, collecting leaves that they use for creative play. n The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy exploring how to hold and use utensils to cut fruit safely. n The childminder and her assistant regularly observe and monitor children's progress as they play. They use this information effectively across all areas of the curriculum. This helps them to get to know the children well and plan for

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19 February 2020 their next stages of development. Children make good progress from their starting points. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant do not make the best use of their interactions with older children to offer further challenge and fully extend their learning. n The childminder encourages children's language skills well. For example, children enjoyed playing in the home corner and the role-play shop as they filled up their baskets with shopping and used the till to add up. n The childminder shares her knowledge and expertise with her newly recruited assistant to improve the quality of their practice. One-to-one discussions enable the childminder and her assistant to reflect on their skills so they can continually identify further ways to improve. They have recently implemented new strategies to make sure any gaps in children's learning are closing quickly. The childminder takes good account of the views of parents, professional advisers

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and children when deciding what could be improved in her setting. n Children have good opportunities to develop their balance and coordination skills in the park. For example, they play on the swings and the climbing frame. Children are happy and talk confidently and enthusiastically to the childminder, her assistant and visitors about what they are doing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She updates her knowledge regularly so that she is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child. She is proactive at seeking out information from the local authority coordinator and attending training, and has continued to renew her first-aid qualification. The childminder uses a good range of written policies and procedures to support her practice and care of the children. She makes certain her systems for storing and sharing these with parents are robust to protect confidentiality and children's well-being.

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should:

n make the most of interactions with children to offer further challenge and extend children's learning fully n build on professional skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423542 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10063364 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works with an assistant on weekdays throughout most of the year. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she plans for children's learning and how she monitors the progress they make. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed by the inspector to assess the different activities and how well children are kept safe. n The inspector held a discussion with parents and took account of their feedback. n The inspector observed the activities taking place inside and during an outing to the park, and evaluated how well these support children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning documentation, suitability records, and her policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

19 February 2020 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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