Ivanova, Minka Jeliazkova

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 settle well in this warm and organised setting. They are confident and happy learners. The childminder has high expectations and teaches children good manners, such as saying please and thank you. She manages children's behaviour well and they act in positive ways. The childminder has a nurturing, caring approach and values each child highly. She interacts well with children, for example, by smiling and using a gentle tone of voice with them.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is balanced and links well to children's interests. All children make good progress. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. Children enjoy a range of activities to extend their physical skills in the garden, including balancing on stepping stones and learning to steer wheeled toys skilfully.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. She takes children on nature walks in different seasons, for instance they collect pine cones and conkers in autumn. The childminder plants flowers and herbs with children and teaches them how things grow. The childminder teaches children good mathematical skills. Children securely count cereal hoops they stack carefully onto rods. The childminder teaches children mathematical language, such as 'small' and 'large', as they alter the size of a group circle.

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n Children gain good independence skills. They serve themselves from communal food bowls at lunchtime. Children help to tidy up after playing with toys. They put on their coats and shoes and the childminder supports younger children to gain these skills. Children learn to share and to take turns well. For example, the childminder organises group games with children. n The childminder provides healthy routines for children. She teaches children about the importance of regular physical activity and the value of eating well. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks, which meet children's special dietary needs. n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. She provides a wide range of high-quality and interesting stories that children enjoy browsing through. The childminder reads stories to children and questions them effectively. Children enjoy retelling stories to each other and use

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good language skills. The childminder sings action songs and rhymes, where children learn new words. n The childminder maintains high levels of safety and cleanliness in her home. She checks all areas, indoors and outdoors, each day to reduce the risk of hazards. The childminder teaches children how to use scissors carefully. She teaches

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23 January 2025 them about road safety and children act with care and caution. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She works effectively with parents to support children's development in areas, such as potty training. The childminder provides regular updates on children's progress and activities to keep parents well informed. n The childminder works well with her assistants. She monitors them as they work and offers advice and support to improve practice. The childminder discusses children's progress and activities with her assistants to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder is keen to enhance her skills and knowledge and attends a variety of courses. For instance, she attended a course on supporting children's musical development, which has led to improved outcomes in this area. n Children develop good creative skills. They create a simple rhythm using a drum

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kit and explore the sounds of other instruments. Children use brightly coloured crayons, pencils, chalk and paint to make pictures. Older children make bracelets and necklaces by threading beads onto string. n The childminder reviews her work regularly and sets clear goals for improvement. For instance, she plans to enhance her understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children develop good oral hygiene awareness. The childminder sings songs with children about how to brush their teeth. Children practise these skills on models of teeth and gums, and the childminder reads stories about oral hygiene to children. n Overall, children engage well with activities. However, at times, the childminder does not consider how to organise some activities, such as whole-group carpet time, to ensure that younger children do not lose focus or become distracted.

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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 review the organisation of group activities to promote best outcomes for children's learning, particularly in relation to younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459433 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10367848 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wood Green in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She provides government funded childcare. The childminder works with assistants. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2025 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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