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

The childminder is caring and places a strong emphasis on getting to know the children and their families extremely well when they first start. This process of offering extended settling-in sessions, along with the gathering of detailed information from families, helps to ensure children form secure attachments with the childminder. Babies demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the setting, which in turn promotes their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum that is rich in experiences to support children's learning across all areas. She instils values of kindness and compassion in the service she provides to local families and the community. For example, children relish visits to the local shops, and to playgroups where they can meet and socialise with other children. They are eager to help with daily tasks and enjoy the praise they receive from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children beam with pride and are developing positive attitudes to learning. The childminder is a positive role model and embeds good manners and respect into the daily routines. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and learning. Children follow these expectations well and are beginning to understand the impact of their actions. Older children can clearly explain their feelings and display high levels of self-esteem. They are learning to form good relationships with their peers and work alongside each other in a friendly and considerate manner.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds on what children know and can do and provides activities to meet their needs. Children are eager to learn and enjoy spontaneous activities. For example, they persevere in their play to make train tracks and build bridges for the trains to go over. They take great pride in their creations and challenge each other to take part. n Children's use of mathematics is promoted well by the childminder. Children are confident to count the number of play foods they use to prepare ice-cream flavours for the childminder. The childminder uses this opportunity to introduce simple addition and subtraction as children work out how many ice creams they need to make for each person. Children show intense concentration as they self- serve their pretend ice creams and comment on their different sizes. Children's mathematical thinking skills are developing well. n The childminder provides the children with a language-rich environment. She

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need to do better?

continuously narrates to the children during their play. The childminder repeats words back using the correct pronunciation. She reads interactive books with babies and introduces new words to the older children and explains their meanings. She asks older children questions to spark discussions and determine

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4 September 2024 what they already know. However, on occasion, she asks too many questions and does not allow time for children to develop their thinking skills and give a more detailed response. n The childminder encourages parents to bring in healthy, balanced foods and drinks for the children. Children benefit from consistent hygiene routines, such as handwashing before meals. However, the childminder does not always give children clear messages about making healthy choices, to support them to understand the importance of following a healthy diet. n The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gently reminds children of her expectations when they need support. The childminder encourages children to share resources and wait for their turn. This contributes towards children's growing understanding of the expectations for their behaviour. n The childminder reflects on her own practice. She is committed to her own

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professional development and completes regular training. The childminder shares good practice and gains new ideas from other childminders that she meets at organised groups. She uses her learning to continue to improve the quality of education that she provides. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder takes the time to provide personal and detailed feedback to parents about their child's learning and progress. She collaborates with parents by giving them a range of support and guidance. Parents describe the childminder as flexible, caring and professional. They notice their children growing in confidence and becoming more independent.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop consistency in asking children open-ended questions in order to allow them to articulate a response and extend their thinking skills n strengthen support for children to learn about how to make healthy choices and promote their own good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446953 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10354861 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Tottenham area, in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 and the inspector discussed the curriculum and the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during play and daily routines. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant records and key documentation, including evidence of suitability checks. n All areas of the premises were viewed, and the inspector took account of how the childminder ensures that children are safe and secure.

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Inspection activities

4 September 2024 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

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