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 enjoy their time in the childminder's welcoming and stimulating environment. The experienced childminder is nurturing, calm and caring towards children. She forms close relationships with children and interacts warmly with them. Children show high levels of confidence and immediately get involved in the play opportunities on offer. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They play and learn through a variety of experiences, such as cooking, singing and dancing. The childminder develops a curriculum that is sequenced and engaging for children. For example, she encourages children to be creative and use their imaginations. Children pretend to make different types of foods in the pretend kitchen and use a range of cooking utensils. They scoop and scrunch rice and pasta, exploring the feel and textures, which promotes new words such as 'squishy' and 'squashy'. This allows children the opportunity to extend their ideas and

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The provision is good

interests. Children behave well. They are kind to each other. The childminder is a positive role model. She promotes good manners and offers children gentle reminders about the type of behaviour she expects. For example, she reminds children to share and take turns. This helps children to learn about the expectations for their behaviour. The childminder offers children positive praise for their efforts. This supports their confidence and self-esteem well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge. She understands the curriculum intentions and implements them well into children's play. Ongoing monitoring of children's progress enables her to accurately identify their next steps in development. This helps to ensure that all children are prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She attends mandatory training and regularly meets with other childminders to discuss ideas for good practice and any changes to legislation. She recognises that furthering her qualifications would extend and develop her skills to help ensure children receive the best possible learning. n The childminder is kind and nurturing. She gets to know children well and is alert to their individual needs and routines. For example, she encourages their language when they gaze out of the window, watching the raindrops and

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passing buses and taxis. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and seek her out for cuddles and reassurance if necessary. This helps children to feel secure and promotes their emotional well-being. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. Daily walks to the local park and visits to the library and farm contribute to children's overall good health and well-being. Dancing and soft play support their development of balance, coordination and muscle strength. This is

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11 June 2025 linked to their language development, where the children identify 'buses' and 'babies' when engaging in the 'Wheels on the Bus' song. The childminder introduces toothbrushing, which makes the children aware of dental hygiene. n The childminder provides parents and carers with information to help them to encourage their children to eat nutritious meals throughout the day. She encourages children to eat different fruits at snack time and reminds them to drink water to stay hydrated. Children wait patiently for their friends. Even young children demonstrate good feeding skills, as they are supported and prompted to use cutlery. This prepares them well for their future. n The childminder values the diverse nature of the community and embraces a wide range of festivals and events celebrated by the children and families in her care. She promotes the love of books and reading through, for example, sharing

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stories from Pakistan. Children are learning words in Urdu and learn about Eid through enjoying samosas, prepared by the parents. Children discuss unique members of their family and love identifying their photos. This supports children to learn and value everyone's differences and promotes a mutual respect for those in the community around them. n Overall, partnership working is strong. The childminder forms links and engages regularly with the local children's centre. She provides much-needed childcare for working parents. Parents speak highly of the 'caring and friendly' childminder, praising her work with phrases such as 'Thank you for your flexibility and going beyond what we expect.' They receive a wealth of photos and have daily discussions about their children's time at the setting.

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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 identify and access relevant opportunities for continuous professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467831 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10380827 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 1 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Kings Cross, in the London Borough of Camden. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years relevant qualification and provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable.The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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, including her practice as regards safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

11 June 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

11 June 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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