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 feel happy and safe in the warm, welcoming environment the childminder provides. They form close attachments to the childminder who is responsive to their individual needs. Children are confident in their abilities because she regularly praises them for their achievements. This helps to support and promote their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children display high levels of self-esteem and are well behaved. They learn to make suitable choices in their play from a wide variety of good quality resources. This enables children to make their own decisions. They show good levels of engagement in imaginary play activities. For example, children enthusiastically offer the childminder coffee. They press down the wooden handles of the pretend coffee machine and make noises of the water heating up.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations, and she listens extremely well to them. While they play, she joins in and extends their vocabulary. Children are motivated and keen learners who build up skills and concentrate well for their age. Younger children have a developing interest in early literacy. Children love drawing, using various pens, paints and paper. They explore the different colours they make and attempt to write their names on their pictures.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed good procedures to get to know children's capabilities when they first attend her setting. She works closely with parents to gather relevant information and watches children while they play to identify their starting points. n The childminder's knowledge of children's learning and development is accurate. She develops the educational curriculum based on what they know, understand and can do. For example, children spend long periods of time sorting and matching various-sized cardboard shapes. Toddlers learn to identify the colours, names of each shape and recognise which ones are smaller and larger. Children receive valuable support from the childminder, helping to prepare them well for their future move on to nursery or school. n The childminder models language well. She gives precise, clear and detailed explanations to children. This develops children's growing vocabulary and

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speech. Children adore books and listen intently to stories that increase children's awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves, their families and others in the wider world. n Overall, the childminder's quality of teaching is good. She skilfully asks questions to find out what children know. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently give children a chance to respond to and answer questions. This

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22 February 2022 sometimes affects their ability to think and continue expressing their ideas. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Parents are complimentary about the service they and their children receive. Some of the written feedback from parents includes, 'There is continuous care between home, her setting and the pre-school.' Parents state that they feel reassured by the 'regular contact' with the childminder. Children's outcomes benefit greatly from the strong partnerships between the childminder and parents. n Children form good relationships with each other and the friendly and approachable childminder. The childminder supports children to display positive behaviour. Children learn manners and are keen to make positive choices. They listen and follow instructions well. n Children learn about the world in which they live. With the childminder, they visit the park, library, shops and museums, which raises their awareness of their

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surroundings. There are also opportunities for children to play with others outside the setting, supporting their social skills. n The childminder teaches children about living a healthy lifestyle. Children develop good self-help skills. Children carry out manageable and age- appropriate tasks. For instance, they wash their hands before handling food to prevent the spread of infections and choose and peel their fruit for a snack. n The childminder successfully reflects on her abilities and gathers parents' views to help her make wider improvements to her practice. The childminder takes part in regular training to further develop her knowledge and skills to benefit children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows about the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and how to report a concern. The childminder attends regular safeguarding and first-aid training. She is proactive in keeping her safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty knowledge and skills updated and regularly attends training to improve these further. The childminder provides a safe learning environment and conducts detailed risk assessments to minimise potential hazards in her home. The childminder helps children to gain an awareness of how to keep safe.

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should:

n give children more time to think and respond to questions with their ideas and answers to help them to achieve at the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553272 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10174501 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Muswell Hill, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact of teaching on the children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at suitable times during the inspection and took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at a sample of the documentation that supports the childminder's practice.

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Inspection activities

22 February 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

22 February 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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