Childminder in Camden

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 that they feel settled and happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant, who are nurturing, attentive and kind. For example, children demonstrate curiosity and listen attentively when the assistant reads a book, selected by them, with excitement.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high ambitions for children. They plan a curriculum that is specific to meet each child's individual needs. Children who speak English as an additional language achieve positive outcomes. The childminder works with parents to incorporate key phrases from their home languages to develop their spoken English language. The childminder and her assistant support children to build on their vocabulary. For example, children learn the names of different farm and zoo animals. They also learn the names of different types of transport. Trips are planned to enhance children's understanding further, and children enjoy visits to the local wildlife park, where they enjoy exploring the natural world around them.

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The provision is good

Older children mirror the nurturing and caring attitudes of the childminder and her assistant. They show extreme care and are gentle towards their younger peers. Children consistently demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. For example, they help younger children change into different dressing-up outfits in the role-play area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant help children to develop a good understanding of different emotions and teach them strategies to manage these emotions well. They nurture their self-esteem by providing positive praise. This supports them well to learn to regulate their behaviour. n Staff support children well to build on their independence. Older children show increasing confidence in using the toilet, managing their self-care needs and changing into role-play costumes independently. Younger children are guided well to develop this level of independence over time. For example, the childminder and her assistant model independence skills, saying, 'My turn, your turn', to support younger children to put on their shoes and coats. n The childminder provides a range of experiences for children to exercise and play in the fresh air. She works closely with her assistant to plan activities to ensure that children make good progress in their physical development. Children

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regularly visit the local park and soft-play centre to practise skills such as throwing and catching a ball, running, and managing space safely when moving in different ways. Children are also encouraged to learn about healthy habits, maintaining healthy diets and the importance of good oral hygiene.

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26 October 2023 n The childminder and her assistant carry out assessments and observations of their key children. This supports them to use their knowledge of each child's development to track their progress more accurately and plan precisely for any gaps in their learning effectively. This, coupled with the childminder's knowledge of child development, supports her to plan a curriculum that is enjoyable and purposeful for all children. Children make good progress from their starting points, developing strong foundations for future learning. n Partnership with parents and external professionals are strong. The childminder and her assistant keep parents informed of their children's daily learning and progress over time. They share strategies with parents to consistently support their children to work on meeting their targets at home. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of early mathematical

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concepts. Children learn to name different shapes and colours. Older children identify shapes in the environment, saying, for example, 'Circle', to describe the shape of the plates. They engage in singing nursery rhymes that help children to count forward and backwards from one to 10. n Children are learning the sounds of different letters of the alphabet. They can identify the initial sounds in their name. However, at times, staff do not encourage the most able children to apply their knowledge of sounds to enhance their early reading and writing skills. n The childminder provides training, coaching and mentoring to her assistant. They are both reflective practitioners and regularly review and evaluate the provision and activities on offer to measure effectivity. They are also dedicated to improving their practice and attend additional training. n Children benefit from visits to different places of worship. The childminder helps

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children to develop a deeper understanding and respect for diverse faiths.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have completed mandatory safeguarding training. They demonstrate a good understanding of how to protect children from the risk of harm. They are confident about identifying different symptoms of abuse. They understand the importance of reporting any concerns they may have regarding a child's welfare to the local authority safeguarding team. They carry out daily risk assessments of the learning environments and resources children use to ensure they are suitable and safe for children in their care.

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should:

n ensure that children explore their letters and sounds and support them to apply their knowledge to enhance their early reading and writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336511 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10305468 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm. She works for most of the year but closes during the school half-terms and summer holidays. She is open over Easter. The childminder works with one assistant, and they both hold early childcare qualifications at level 3.

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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 childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and told the inspector about what they want children to learn. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder carried out a joint observation with the inspector. n The childminder and her assistant shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents and gathered their views about their experiences of the setting. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to the suitability of household members and those working with children, such as their qualifications, first-aid certifications, and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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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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26 October 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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