Childminder in Camden

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy and feel secure in this warm, nurturing and child- orientated setting. They have strong and loving relationships with the childminder because she knows the children extremely well. As a result, children are completely at ease in the childminder's home-from-home setting.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in their learning. The childminder's excellent interactions with children mean that they are deeply engaged and concentrate for long periods of time. They rapidly learn and use challenging new vocabulary in their play. For example, when learning about animals, children learn the words 'mole' and 'badger' and can describe what these animals sound like and can do. Children giggle excitedly with the childminder as she praises them.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans exceptional opportunities for the children to explore the world around them. For example, each week they take the bus or the train and visit Buckingham Palace, the Natural History Museum and a wide range of other local attractions. Consequently, children are confident, independent and have good self-esteem as well as a set of experiences to remember and talk about.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent. They learn to share and take turns with each other. Children develop the emotional skills they need to understand and manage their own feelings. The childminder has a clear structure and routine, which means that children feel safe and develop confidence.

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n The highly skilled childminder sequences her curriculum to ensure that children build on prior learning in a clear and effective way. She uses her extensive knowledge of the children to plan exciting and enriching experiences linked to their interests. For example, when visiting a local farm, the childminder takes the time to ensure that the children discuss what they might see and hear before each visit. As a result, children are inquisitive and ready to learn. n The childminder's intent is unique to each child. She robustly plans activities and ensures she focuses on each child's individual next steps. As a result, children swiftly develop new skills and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. n Children's communication and language skills are developed extremely well through excellent interactions with the childminder. She deliberately selects new vocabulary and supports children to use this effectively in their play. Children

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who speak English as an additional language are supported particularly well. The childminder learns keywords in the children's home language in order to support them to gain confidence, with care practices for example. n Parents are overwhelmingly happy with the care provided for their children and

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18 August 2022 report that they feel the childminder is 'like a family member' who has 'truly embraced' the uniqueness of their children. Excellent relationships with parents enable the childminder to fully support all aspects of the children's emotional development. n The childminder has an impressive knowledge of child development. She is highly reflective of her own practice and links her own professional development opportunities with what specific children need to learn. She uses her excellent links with other childminders and nurseries to gain further knowledge and uses this to have a hugely positive impact on the learning of all of the children in her care. n Opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills are excellent. For example, young children use numbers throughout the day; they count, match and order numbers both indoors and outside. When children go on trips, they explore and talk about real numbers they discover in the local area. Children use

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numbers in their play and are developing an understanding of what numbers mean at a young age. n Children display high levels of concentration for their age and are deeply absorbed in activities throughout the day. The childminder ensures that children are stimulated and that there is always something to do. She encourages the children to be independent and make choices about their play. Consequently, children are motivated and successful learners who enjoy being challenged and are resilient. n Children sleep peacefully in a relaxing and calm environment. When they wake up, children are greeted with smiles from the childminder. They are well rested and excited for the next stage of the day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge of safeguarding. She fully understands how to identify and report any concerns about children or their families. She has an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as keeping children safe online. The childminder keeps her knowledge current at all times and has recently completed her 'Prevent' duty training. She ensures the learning environment is clean, safe and suitable for children to play and learn in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102100 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10137832 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 2 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. She operates from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including the childminder's Disclosure and Barring Service check and first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

18 August 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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18 August 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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