Childminder in Camden

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children arrive happy to attend and settle well. The childminder greets children enthusiastically and provides a welcoming and safe environment. Children develop positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. They show that they feel secure in their surroundings. They move freely around the play area in the childminder's home and show positive attitudes towards their learning. The childminder knows children well and finds out what their interests are. Overall, she wants children to achieve well and designs a broad curriculum. However, there are some weaknesses in the quality of education. Not all activities and resources support children's interests, and not all are suitable for their age or stage of development. This sometimes impacts on children's ability to concentrate and their learning is not always maximised. This hinders the progress they make.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder remains vigilant and responds consistently to children's behaviour. For example, she provides a narratives to what they do and praises they efforts. The childminder teaches the children the clear rules and boundaries. For example, she asks them to play with water in a designated area and explains that water on the floor causes the surface to be slippery and unsafe. This leads to children behaving well as they know what is expected of them. In addition, they gain an understanding of how to play safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent of what she wants children to learn. Overall, she knows the children well and identifies their next steps through timely assessment. However, at times, she does not fully consider children's interests, levels of development and the most appropriate resources while planning activities. Consequently, some children are not always fully immersed in the activities. For example, children show limited engagement in group activities, such as 'no mess painting'. n Children's language and communication skills are supported well. The childminder shares stories and sings songs regularly. Children are keen to join in and choose stories that they want to hear. Children hum and respond to words they recognise. The childminder speaks clearly, engages children in dialogue and introduces new words consistently. This helps all children, including children who speak English as additional language, acquire early linguistic skills.

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n Children practise their fine motor skills through a range of activities such as lentil, sand and water play. They happily fill and empty containers with malleable materials. This helps them to strengthen their small muscles and prepare for next stages in their learning. n Children are developing some physical skills. They are able to use the available equipment safely. They explore the indoor climbing apparatus confidently. They

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8 June 2023 further develop their stamina and coordination as they enjoy walks around the local park. n Children have opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat home- cooked, balanced meals and have access to drinking water throughout the day. They practise their self-care skills as they feed themselves. Children are always within hearing or sight. However, on occasions, they are not supervised closely enough. For example, the childminder leaves children while they are eating, to complete other tasks, such as changing nappies. n The childminder implements routines for young children, which help children to feel familiar and secure within the setting. She ensures that they wash their hands after messy play and before meals. However, the childminder does not have hygienic facilities for changing children's nappies. On occasion, she changes nappies on the kitchen floor, which is not suitable for preventing the

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spread of infection. n The childminder introduces children to some mathematical concepts. She often counts objects or encourages them to compare the sizes of towers they build. This helps children to become familiar with mathematical language from a young age. n Children learn to behave well. The childminder models expected behaviour to children and teaches them about being polite and respectful. Overall, children play next to one another and share space successfully. n Partnership with parents is varied. The childminder keeps parents updated with children's daily care routines. Overall, parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder and comment on her welcoming attitude. However, the childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning or next steps and how parents can support children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder protects children from harm. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the local referral procedure to follow if she has a concern. The childminder keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. She identifies and minimises potential safety risks in her home, taking into account the ages of the children attending. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This helps to ensure that she is able to deal with accidents or incidents when they occur. The childminder ensures that the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised.

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Due date

8 June 2023 improve the organisation of routines to ensure that children are supervised more closely, especially when they are eating 07/07/2023

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Due date

provide hygienic changing facilities for children who are in nappies. 07/07/2023

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should:

n consider children's interests, levels of development and the appropriateness of resources when planning activities, to ensure that children maintain their focus and benefit fully from their learning experiences n strengthen partnerships with parents to ensure that they know and understand what their children are learning and to support them to continue and extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500826 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10294843 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kilburn, London. She provides care from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Thursday and Friday for most of the year. The childminder offers funded early education places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 viewed the premises and the intent of the curriculum was discussed. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed. n Parents views were obtained. n The quality of teaching was observed and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

8 June 2023 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

8 June 2023 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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