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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children form strong and caring bonds with the childminder and approach her with confidence and affection. They show that they feel safe and secure in her inviting home, which offers plenty of toys and resources to enhance their play. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is fair and consistent in how she manages this. Children build good relationships with their peers, they learn how to be kind and play together harmoniously.

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The provision is good

Children are enthusiastic in their play and have a positive attitude to learning. They enjoy challenges such as shape and number puzzles, and keep trying even when they find things difficult. Children learn to manage their personal needs and to be helpful and independent. They willingly assist with tasks such as tidying up, they learn to wash their hands thoroughly and find their own towels afterwards.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time outdoors. Therefore, the childminder offers a wide variety of learning experiences in her garden. She provides natural materials such as sand, soil and water, to help children learn about the world in which they live. Children have fun exploring new textures, as they mix materials together. They practise physical skills as they pour water from a watering can and use trowels to fill flowerpots with soil.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises routines effectively, to meet children's welfare and learning needs. Mealtimes are relaxed and sociable. Children help the childminder to prepare their snacks. They use knives safely to slice and chop fruit. The childminder and children chat happily together as they enjoy the nutritious food. They talk about the fruit and vegetables they enjoy most, which promotes a positive attitude to being healthy. n The childminder has designed her curriculum effectively, to offer children a wide range of experiences. She is ambitious for children and knows what she wants them to learn, in readiness for starting nursery or school. However, her planning for children does not always make the most of learning opportunities. For instance, occasionally books or activities are too complex for children, so they lose interest and do not grasp all the information the childminder wants them to learn.

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n Children's progress is carefully tracked by the childminder. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. The childminder's curriculum currently has a strong focus on children's language development. She models correct sentence structure and constantly introduces unfamiliar words, to extend children's vocabularies. With children who speak English as an additional

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9 June 2021 language, the childminder uses familiar words in their home languages, to help support their understanding. However, sometimes, during children's play, the childminder does not give them time to respond to questions or express their own ideas using words. n Children enjoy learning. They develop a good understanding of mathematics. They confidently count and use number names during everyday routines, such as when going up and down steps or preparing snacks. Children learn to compare and describe the size of items, such as how a big banana can be cut to create smaller pieces. They recognise shapes and show curiosity as they learn how these fit together. The childminder reassures children when things go wrong and praises them when they try hard or finish a task. Therefore, they learn to be resilient and to concentrate well. n The childminder is proactive in finding new ways to build partnerships with

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parents. This includes finding different ways to share information on children's daily routines and learning during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder also works effectively with parents to support children's learning at home. This has been successful in helping children improve language and communication skills. n The childminder values the feedback she gets from parents and children and uses this to plan her provision. For example, children help her to choose weekly menus as they look through cookery books together. The childminder accesses a good range of training and is keen to enhance her knowledge and skills further, to help develop her childminding provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She has attended regular training to keep her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. The childminder understands how to identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she becomes concerned about a child. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder has robust policies, procedures and risk assessments to promote children's health, safety and well-being effectively. For example, she ensures that children are familiar with the noise that her smoke alarms make. She practises the evacuation procedure with them, so that they know what to do should the alarms go off.

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should:

n plan activities more effectively to help children build on what they already know and can do, so they can make the best possible progress

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should:

9 June 2021 n give children more time to think about and respond to questions when engaged in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2504347 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10191669 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden. She operates from Monday to Thursday, between 8.30am and 5.30pm throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her curriculum for the children. n The views of parents and experiences of the children were considered during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, she discussed with the childminder the impact this has on children's learning development. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, suitability checks and the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

9 June 2021 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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9 June 2021 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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