Childminder in Haringey

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children confidently and happily explore the interesting range of activities on offer. The childminder and his assistant have high expectations for children. They are keen to teach children about the world around them. For example, during the inspection, children enjoy walking to the park and experience the thrill of collecting flowers and observing a ladybird on a leaf. The childminder and his assistant discuss which other creatures they might find living under them.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans many opportunities for children to play outside. Children are excited to venture off to the park to climb and balance on walls and logs, and explore their local community. The childminder is aware of the benefits to children's physical and emotional health of being outdoors in the fresh air.

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The provision is good

The childminder and the assistant teach children to behave extremely well and empower children to make positive choices. For instance, children share even when they do not want to, because they know it will make their friends 'sad' and it is the right thing to do. Children have exceptional levels of independence in self-care and are aware of their personal safety. They build exceptionally close bonds with the childminder and the assistant.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an effective curriculum that takes into account children's interests. He has clear intentions for children's learning and implements these well. The childminder focuses on improving children's small-muscle skills. This helps children to manage simple tasks, such as cutting slices of ham, kneading bread and buttering their toast at snack time, confidently. The childminder understands how to identify any gaps in children's learning to ensure that they make good progress. n In the main, the childminder promotes children's communication skills well. He and his assistant speak clearly and make good use of repetition to introduce new words and expand children's vocabulary. Older children are articulate and have a broad range of vocabulary. Children know the names of some plants and wildlife they find, such as moorhens, lavender and maple trees in the park. Although, at times, the childminder does not focus his interactions with young children

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sharply enough to extend their language skills to a higher level. n Overall, children develop good early mathematical skills. For instance, when children bake bread rolls, they follow recipes and develop a knowledge of weight and capacity by weighing the ingredients. However, the implementation of his mathematical activities, such as encouraging children to learn about shape and size, is not as effective. n The childminder works hard to ensure that parents are able to access

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29 July 2021 information about their child's learning during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Parents are highly informed about children's care routines, progress and how to continue this at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder, his assistant and the good quality care and education they provide. n Children's behaviour is superb. They play cooperatively, and independently share and take turns. They can talk about their own and others' feelings, and are aware of the impact their own behaviour has on others. For example, children support each other when learning to climb a wall and help one another to work out the safest way to place their legs on the wall first. n The childminder supports children to be creative and use their imaginations. For instance, children dip their sticks in the pond and pretend they are fishing. The childminder invites children to draw circles in the mud with their sticks, to

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practise their mark-making and creative skills in a meaningful way. n The childminder monitors his assistant effectively, to ensure the quality of teaching. He talks to her about her performance and ensures she knows the learning needs of the children. The childminder and his assistant both attend online training. For example, they have completed training about forest school practice. n Children have a superb understanding of how to manage and embrace risks. They readily explain that they need to 'use their eyes and ears before crossing the road' to keep safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and his assistant understand their responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. They have a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow, and who to contact if they have a concern about a child's welfare. They maintain a safe environment and carry out daily checks to ensure that children can play safely. The childminder and assistant know how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse,including abuse from being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has a secure knowledge of procedures to follow should an allegation be made against him or a household member.

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should:

n focus interactions with young children more sharply on enhancing their language skills n consider how the curriculum is implemented to ensure a greater emphasis on extending children's mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558194 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10190132 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hornsey Vale in the London Borough of Haringey. He works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder works with his wife as his assistant.

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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 the evaluation of the provider n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the assistant and adults working and living on the premises, and a sample of the childminder's written procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, his assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the childminder. n Parents and children shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home that are used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

29 July 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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Inspection activities

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