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 are happy and settled in the care of the kind and caring childminder. They are confident in their surroundings and are eager to explore the stimulating activities that the childminder has provided for them. The childminder is a good role model. She uses a calm and friendly approach when speaking to children and, in turn, they respond positively. Children develop strong, warm relationships with the childminder, and she is responsive to their needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and why. Her curriculum focuses on the prime areas of learning, supporting children's personal and emotional development and communication and language skills. She encourages their physical skills and builds self-confidence. Children thoroughly enjoy sensory play and are absorbed as they play with coloured pasta. They develop good hand-eye coordination as they transfer the pasta from pot to pot. Children are very interested to learn and their behaviour is good. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder and learn about using good manners. They play cooperatively together, learning to share and take turns. This supports them to develop good social skills for when they are ready for school and later life.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective. She continually evaluates what she wants children to learn and adapts the environment and experiences to meet the needs of all children. The childminder provides children with experiences that reflect their current interests and build on their existing knowledge. Children take part in purposeful learning across all areas of the curriculum. They are encouraged to take a lead in their own play. Children make good progress from their starting points and demonstrate high levels of confidence. The childminder listens to what children have to say and they know that their opinions matter. n The childminder provides a running commentary on children's play and introduces new language to them to enhance their vocabulary development. She repeats words back to children, so they hear the correct pronunciation. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to

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respond to questions, to think critically and solve problems for themselves. This does not always enhance their understanding of the flow of conversations and extend their speaking skills further. n Children develop their concentration skills as they become absorbed in playing matching games that relate to their favourite story about a caterpillar. The childminder extends children's understanding of number in activities they enjoy and supports them to recall events in the story. For instance, she encourages children to find and match the pictures of foods on cards and to then count the

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7 April 2025 number of plums and pears the caterpillar has eaten during the week. This promotes their knowledge and understanding of mathematics and early literacy skills. n The childminder's familiar routines help young children to know what is happening next. She supports children to develop their independence. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes and feed themselves. She helps children learn self-care tasks, such as putting on their own shoes for outdoor play. n Children benefit from the praise and encouragement the childminder frequently gives them. The childminder sets effective and consistent boundaries for children, so they know what is expected of them. They readily follow simple instruction and routines. Children show positive behaviours as they confidently tidy up the resources they have been playing with. n The childminder teaches children about diversity by incorporating books,

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activities and discussions that reflect different cultures, backgrounds and experiences. For example, she reads stories about festivals from another country and then engages the children in related activities, such as making lanterns for Chinese New Year and making henna prints on their hands for Diwali The childminder encourages children to appreciate and respect difference. This approach fosters an inclusive environment, where children develop an understanding of the world around them. n The childminder actively engages in ongoing professional development to enhance her teaching practice. She skilfully targets professional development to meet the needs of the children she cares for, and shares the information gathered with parents to promote consistency. This benefits the children's learning experiences. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They mention how their children are happy, safe and well cared for.

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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 strengthen children's communication and language skills further, particularly giving children time to think and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140374 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10380489 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 9 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Tottenham, in the London borough of Haringey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two co- childminders. The setting provides funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 April 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

7 April 2025 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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