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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her co- childminder. They form positive relationships with the childminder, who knows them well. Children enjoy playing with the childminder and their friends. For example, they giggle and laugh with each other as they play hide and seek. Children have a secure sense of belonging. They are confident to approach the childminder and to engage her in their play. For example, they request stories to read with the childminder and go for cuddles when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder has regular discussions with parents about their children's day at the setting. She informs them about the activities children participate in during the day. Parents fully appreciate the nurturing and caring environment. They are happy with the activities that the childminder provides for their children at the setting.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide curriculum and enjoy exciting activities which are based on their interests. Children are full of smiles and enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They form positive relationships with one another and learn to share and take turns. They understand what is expected of them, behave well and are developing good social skills and independence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's emerging communication and language skills effectively. For example, she frequently sings children's favourite songs, both in English and Spanish, which motivates them to join in with the words. Children demonstrate a love of books and reading. n Children are supported and encouraged to be confident, independent and self- aware. For example, the childminder encourages children to blow their own noses and clean them before she does it for them. She wants all the children she cares for to be ready for the next stage in their learning. The childminder works hard to develop children's social and personal skills in a safe and nurturing environment. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop both their small and large physical skills. For instance, they practise their small physical skills when they learn to eat using a spoon. Children explore ways to move their

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whole bodies as they learn to salsa dance with the childminder. They independently fasten their shoes. Children develop the strength in their fingers and improve their hand-to-eye coordination. n Children enjoy imaginary play. They pretend to be musicians and enjoy making music. They show sustained concentration and good coordination as they use instruments such as drums and cymbals to make various musical notes and sing at different pitches. Children are also beginning to count and solve simple

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5 October 2022 mathematical problems. For example, they play hide and seek games with the childminder and use positional language such as 'under', 'behind' and 'inside'. n The childminder offers healthy and nutritionally balanced food at mealtimes. She considers the dietary needs and preferences of individual children. The childminder expertly introduces children to a wider range of tastes as she slowly includes different vegetables in meals. n Overall, the childminder has effective partnerships with parents and families. She regularly shares information with them and helps them to feel included. Parents feel informed about their children's progress. However, the childminder does not inform parents about their children's assessments and the next steps in their learning and development, to enable them to further support children at home. n The childminder knows the children well and talks about their starting points,

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their interests and the progress they have made. She uses ongoing observations to know what she is supporting them with next. The childminder plans a broad range of activities that are designed to provide challenge for children. However, on some occasions, these activities are not sharply tailored to children's individual learning needs and interests. Therefore, children do not engage deeply and embed their knowledge and skills to the highest level. n The childminder, together with her co-childminder, reflects on her practice to make improvements. She fulfils her commitment to undertake mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder, who is the designated safeguarding lead, keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing safeguarding training. She has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident to act quickly if she is worried about a child's safety. She is able to talk about risks to children, including those relating to radical and extreme behaviours. The childminder is aware of local safeguarding partnership procedures. She carries out regular safety checks on her home to minimise any safety hazards. Her assistants are also fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if they are worried about a child's welfare, including whistle-blowing.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum intentions to focus more sharply on children's individual learning needs n provide further information about children's next steps in their learning and development to support parent partnership working.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448087 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10235810 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 5 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Haringey. She works with a co-childminder and operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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 childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and her assistants about their knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow to keep children safe. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector talked to parents and took account of their views on the setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between the practitioners and children during activities and assessed the impact of their teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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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5 October 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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