Edwards, Nicole Jane

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into a safe, calm, friendly and inviting childminding setting. The childminder and her assistants form positive rapports with children. Children have big smiles when they arrive at the setting and are very well settled. The childminder and her assistants support children's emotional well-being effectively. Children are confident to explore the resources set up for them and visibly enjoy themselves during child-led play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. Older children learn the skills needed for their future learning and for starting school. For instance, they learn to recognise their name and learn to count. They are able to match quantities to numbers and develop their mathematical skills well. Children enjoy listening to songs. Younger children move excitedly as the childminder and her assistants sing, and they begin to join in and say words from the song. Older children are confident to express themselves. They ask questions and begin to explain their thoughts well. For instance, during discussions about bees, children begin to explain what the difference is between a bumblebee and a honeybee. Children use words such as 'furry' and 'stinger to describe the bee's body parts. The childminder and her assistants provide good opportunities for children to develop their language skills and understanding of the world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants have a shared vision for what they want children to learn and achieve. During their time at the setting, children become sociable and well-behaved learners. Children learn to listen to others and develop good communication skills. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who have any delays in their learning are supported well. The childminder recognises any possible gaps in children's learning and plans effective activities to support their development. She works effectively in partnership with other professionals. The childminder seeks advice from other agencies about additional ways they can support children who may need additional help, and she implements this accordingly. n The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding about what children need to learn next and support them in achieving the next steps in their learning overall. However, at times, assistants do not plan group activities with

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mixed age groups well enough. On occasion, the learning experiences the assistants provide do not fully match the individual learning needs of all children participating, to help maximise what children can achieve. Nonetheless, the childminder and her assistants know their key children well and, overall, children make good levels of progress in all areas of learning.

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26 April 2022 n Children behave well. They learn to take turns, use resources carefully and are independent. The childminder and her assistants teach children to do things for themselves, such as hanging up their own coats. Children learn how to look after their belongings and develop a sense of responsibility. n Parents receive regular updates about their children's development and how they can support their learning at home. The childminder gathers useful information about children, such as if English is not their home language. She supports their English and home language skills well, for example by reading books that include words from children's home languages. Children's differences are welcomed and valued, and they develop a sense of belonging. n Children develop their fine motor skills well. Older children learn to use writing tools with good control. They are able to form recognisable letters and learn to

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write their name. However, the childminder has scope to strengthen how her assistants teach early writing skills. For instance, at times, they do not show children how to correctly use lower- and upper-case letters, to aid their understanding of how to form words further. n Children develop their physical skills well and are physically active. For instance, they use balancing equipment and ride-on toys to help them to develop control over their own bodies. They eat balanced and nutritious meals and learn about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder seeks opportunities for professional development. She also monitors and supports her assistants well to help to develop their practice and skills. The childminder and her assistants have completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to ensure that they know how to keep children safe and maintain their well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants understand their safeguarding responsibilities and know how to keep children safe. They understand the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and know how to report their concerns. The childminder implements effective procedures to maintain children's welfare. For instance, she ensures that all assistants have had been vetted to confirm that they are suitable to work with children. She does not allow people who have not had their suitability confirmed by Ofsted to be solely responsible for children. Children are safe and secure. The childminder completes effective risk assessments of the premises to help to recognise and remove any potential risks to children.

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should:

n strengthen assistants' teaching of literacy to help to enhance older children's

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26 April 2022 development in their early writing skills n review the organisation of some group activities, particularly for younger children, to help to match all learning experiences more closely to their individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363489 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10063385 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 8 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Muswell Hill, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She works with assistants.

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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 childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and explained what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed a teaching activity to review the quality of education. n Parents provided feedback about their experiences of the setting, and the inspector engaged with children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a range of the childminder's documentation, including her policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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

26 April 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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