Childminder EY545873

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 clearly enjoys the time she spends with children. As a result, children rapidly settle in and form close bonds with her. Toddlers rest their heads on the childminder's lap as they play. Babies snuggle in for a cuddle when they feel tired. Children demonstrate that she makes them feel safe. For instance, they run to her side when a stranger enters the room.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses assessment well to plan an ambitious curriculum. For instance, she uses her observations to understand children's interests and then plans experiences to extend their knowledge.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from an environment rich in language. She reads stories, sings songs and engages in conversations as children play. This helps children to build strong communication skills. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She actively plays alongside children to support their learning and development and provides consistent praise. This supports children to form a positive view of themselves. Children confidently explore the learning environment and make choices in their play. They enjoy selecting from the range of resources that are attractively displayed to help even the youngest children lead their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, even young children respond positively to the childminder when she engages them in tasks. They eagerly help with tidy-up time and join the childminder putting items back where they belong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder maintains a stimulating learning environment with a wide variety of play and sensory resources. She follows children's lead, giving them confidence in making choices. This helps children to choose where and what they want to play with. n The childminder is highly experienced and shows a good understanding of how children learn. She adapts activities as children play to extend their learning. For example, when children show an interest in an electronic toy with animal pictures, she provides toy animals to reinforce their learning. Children become confident to practise their communication skills. They babble confidently and repeat single words, showing enjoyment in their learning. n The childminder is skilled at identifying children's interests and using this information to support their learning. For instance, when children notice their shadows, she responds by explaining about the sun and taking pictures. The

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need to do better?

childminder skilfully seizes the opportunity to talk about size and to introduce new language.

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need to do better?

9 September 2025 n Children enjoy exploring the community around them. The childminder regularly takes children to activities in the local community, such as libraries, parks and playgroups. She uses these opportunities to encourage children to interact and play with other children so they can develop their social skills and physical skills playing in a larger group. The childminder is passionate about helping children to learn to love where they live. This helps to broaden children's experiences and knowledge of the community they live in. n The childminder fosters respectful relationships with children and their families. Settling-in procedures are carefully planned and child-focused. For instance, the childminder shares pictures of herself before children start. This enables parents and carers to introduce the childminder to their children at home. n Parents are encouraged to share their children's experiences at home through

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need to do better?

sharing a scrapbook and toy that they share between the childminder's and their homes. The childminder then invites older children to share their home experiences with other children. This supports children's confidence and prepares them well for the next stage in their education. n The childminder responds promptly to children's physical and emotional needs and ensures that care routines are respectful. From an early age, the childminder teaches children about healthy foods, explaining how different foods affect their bodies. She talks to parents about children's packed lunches and encourages healthy eating. However, at times, she does not organise mealtimes and snack times to fully support children's independence and social skills. n The childminder shows a dedicated commitment to her professional development. She attends regular training. This enables the childminder to keep her knowledge current and continually develop her skills to ensure that children

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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 snack times and mealtimes to support children's independence and social skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545873 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10237322 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 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bruce Grove North in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 46 weeks of the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents about their experiences with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

9 September 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

9 September 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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