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 are happy and content in the childminder's home. The environment is stimulating and welcoming. The childminder helps children to feel valued and consistently supports their choices during play. Children are quick to share their opinions about the activities they most enjoy. They are confident to explore and access a range of toys available to them. Children respond very positively to the calm, reassuring childminder. They form close relationships with her and go to her for spontaneous hugs and comfort. Children show they feel safe in the setting and play harmoniously together. They learn to share and take turns when they play.

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The provision is good

Children share their interests with the childminder. These are considered in the activities and experiences she plans to support their learning. For example, she uses children's love of water play to support their mathematical skills. Children get excited as they hunt for hidden numbers in the water, they are delighted as they successfully find them in the bubbles and recognise the numbers.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models and support language well. They repeat words back so that children can hear the correct pronunciation, emphasising the sounds that letters make. Children enjoy dancing and singing along with the childminder to songs they have learned. They frequently have outings to the local parks. This provides children with opportunities to experience physically challenging activities.

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n The childminder knows the children she cares for and their individual personalities well. She understands how children learn and uses her knowledge of children's development well, overall, to plan activities that help them to make good progress. n Children learn about the natural world. For instance, children learn how things grow and how to keep plants alive. Through trial and error, they learn that watering plants too much does not allow them to grow. n The childminder has clear targets for what she wants children to learn next. However, during daily routine activities the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for the children to be independent and carry out tasks for themselves. n Children have a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models good manners and children learn well from this. Children show this when they say,

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'Thank you' when they accept toys from other children. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development well, including those children who speak English as an

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17 August 2021 additional language. For example, she tests children's recollections of favourite stories, reads to them and they fill in the gaps. Children build on their good speech as they describe what they can see in the colourful illustrations. n Children gain some awareness of similarities and differences in society. For example, the childminder allows children to try tropical fruits from other countries after learning about them in a story. However, she does not fully support children to learn about other cultures, traditions and beliefs beyond their own. n Children learn about how to live a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious snacks, rest when needed and have daily fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. The childminder teaches them about the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes. n Children are engaged and engrossed in their learning. They show good concentration skills. For example, children focus as they use different ingredients

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to experiment and make slime. They giggle as they get messy and use their hands and utensils to manipulate the mixture to make it form. n The childminder regularly reflects on the service she provides. She completes training to help her stay up to date with current developments in care and education. The childminder regularly meets with her assistants to discuss best practice. She works closely with other early years professionals to support further development in her already good practice. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of communicating any concerns about a child's development. She describes working with parents, other professionals, and specialists to provide high-quality support to meet the needs of all children. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state their children are very happy to attend and enjoy the many activities she provides for them. The

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childminder regularly communicates with parents. She works in partnership with them and shares information about their child's activities, care arrangements and what the parents can do at home to support their child's development further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She demonstrates good knowledge of what to do if there is a concern about a child and the referral process to follow. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She updates her knowledge about wider safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty, to help her protect children. She follows good safety and hygiene practices.

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should:

n support children to have a greater understanding of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and communities beyond their own n encourage children to carry out tasks for themselves and build on their independence, in readiness for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552294 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10174347 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. She operates her childcare, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with an 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 the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled required documentation, such as training and first-aid certificates. n The childminder and the inspector held a number of discussions at suitable times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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

17 August 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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