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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. They settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her company. Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time playing with each other and with the childminder. Children enjoy taking part in simple role play, such as pretending to dress up and take care of dolls. As they use chalk and colour markers, they practise their early writing skills. Children explore and investigate with curiosity. For example, they are intrigued by natural resources, such as pine cones, seashells, and shiny objects that the childminder skilfully incorporates within small world activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. This helps support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children's early communication skills are supported well by the childminder. Children enjoy looking at books independently and listen eagerly to stories. They take part in singing songs and rhymes accompanied by musical instruments. The childminder talks frequently to children about what is happening as they play and during care routines. This helps, particularly, younger children learn new words and link them to actions. Children eagerly engage in lively discussions with the childminder about what they did at home.

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need to do better?

n Children play in a safe, stimulating and well-resourced environment. Resources and toys are varied and plentiful. However, some resources are not as easily accessible for all children. This can sometimes limit the independent choices children make about their play and learning. Despite this, children enjoy playing and exploring with the well-planned activities set up by the childminder. n The childminder's teaching is good and the curriculum is planned effectively. She makes regular and precise assessments of children's development to enable her to identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder has established a successful two-way flow of information about children's development with parents. Parents are extremely delighted with the service that the childminder provides. They comment about the high quality of care and the progress their children have made during their time with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder extends children's mathematical development well. She seizes opportunities for children to hear and use counting in everyday play situations. For example, during snack time, children count how many pieces of fruit and crackers they need. When playing with play dough, the childminder encouraged children to count correctly and compare the number of dough balls each child has. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by accessing a range of in-house and online training and development opportunities well. She reflects

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need to do better?

12 January 2022 on some aspects of her provision effectively. For example, the childminder has identified her back garden is unsafe for the children. However, she has not fully developed systems to help her further improve, for instance the organisation of children's resources. As the childminder's garden is out of use, she effectively plans for children to get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children visit the local park or play in a communal secure space at the front of the childminder's home daily, where they enjoy exploring the world around them and develop their physical skills. n Children, listen, behave sensibly, and cooperate. Children eagerly help with routine activities, for instance tidying up after play and when setting up their sleep mats. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and after messy play. During snack and meal times, the childminder talks to children about healthy food options to raise their

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need to do better?

understanding of eating well. Overall, this helps to build children's confidence and allows them to develop skills that prepare them for future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. She is clear about her role and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children to promote their safety and welfare. The childminder knows what action to take in the event of an allegation against herself. She is clear about the importance of monitoring children's non- attendance. The childminder supports children's good health and helps them learn how to keep safe. For example, when playing she reminds them to push their chair under the table and to pick up toys off the floor to prevent falls. She supervises children closely and keeps her child protection training updated.

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should:

n enhance self-evaluation to help identify areas for improvement, such as building on children's independent access and choice of toys and resources indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2517408 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10207938 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 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 the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors in a secure front communal garden and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the environment is organised and the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare. This included evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder, and children's attendance register.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2022 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

12 January 2022 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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