Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and assistant are effective role models and relationships are strong at all levels. Consequently children develop good behaviour, demonstrating respect for each other and playing harmoniously together.  Partnership working with parents and professionals is strong, supporting the care, learning and development of children that attend.  The childminder offers a stimulating, well-resourced environment to support children's individual needs. Consequently, they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder ensures that children are well protected, through her good knowledge of the welfare requirements and effective practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder misses some opportunities to model words correctly to the children, to enhance their communication and language skills.  The organisation of snack time does not always fully encourage children to participate in conversation.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice throughout the setting.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her young son in a first floor flat in the London Borough of Islington , with no lift access The living room, kitchen and one bedroom are used for childminding. There is a communal garden for outdoor play. The family has two cats. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She works alongside an assistant on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen opportunities to model words correctly to the children, to enhance their communication and language skills

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 review the organisation of snack time, to encourage children to participate fully in conversation.

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who attend

The childminder promotes learning effectively through play. Children are encouraged to make choices and to become active learners. They enjoy the interaction with the childminder and assistant as they join them in play. The childminder motivates children, helping to extend their curiosity about the wide range of play activities on offer. For example, as children participate in role play, she asks questions and suggests ideas, to develop their play.

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who attend

Overall the childminder uses language very skilfully to help children develop speaking and listening skills. For instance, she models sentence construction and introduces new words while children play. The childminder supports children who are learning to speak English as an additional language, by using dual language and flash cards. She also takes time to learn some key words in the children's home language, to support them in their play and with their individual care needs. The childminder provides children with opportunities to explore musical sounds, hear rhymes and learn songs through books and toys. Children respond with interest and begin to use body language and words to communicate. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to model correct language, for example 'train' rather than 'choo choo'.

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who attend

The childminder and assistant have developed very close relationships with the children, who delight in the many opportunities for individual attention. They gain self-confidence through making their own decisions, guided carefully by the childminder, who offers suitable choices. She encourages children to express their own ideas creatively when discovering the sounds of musical toys and books. Children improve their manipulative skills when using their hands to feel and move different objects, for example when exploring treasure baskets. There are good daily opportunities for children to extend their physical skills, for example riding bikes or visiting the local park.

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who attend

The childminder support children in their development of key skills, to help them prepare for further learning. She helps them develop an interest in stories, numbers and colour. Children learn about features of the natural world on visits to the nearby park. They also have opportunities to learn about the local community when they go on visits to local children's centres, and about diversity in the wider world through stories and dressing up.

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who attend

The childminder regularly makes observations of children during different play activities. She has introduced an effective system of assessment, including the progress check for two-year-olds, which is helping her to focus on children's individual needs. The childminder links her observations to specific areas of learning, to enable her to plan for children's future learning needs. In this way she is able to offer relevant learning experiences that help children make progress. She hopes to attend observation training with her local authority in the near future, to further extend her knowledge.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder maintains a clean and tidy play environment so that children can move around safely, with close supervision. She helps them understand how to keep themselves safe, both indoors and outdoors. For example, she reminds children not to put small toys in their mouth, to prevent them from choking. Young children show that they feel very secure with the childminder and assistant. They especially enjoy her company and conversation when discovering new things; for instance, during story time, they babble contentedly, pointing to pictures in the book and showing delight in communication through eye contact.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are very relaxed in the setting. They have fun, for example when taking turns with the treasure basket that they childminder has cleverly put together with a range of natural materials and shiny objects that create sounds. Children are aware of their boundaries and respond positively to the childminder's requests. They learn to share fairly and take turns. The childminder encourages children to become independent. For example, they learn how to manage their clothes through dressing up and how to feed themselves at snack time. However, the childminder misses some opportunities at snack time to support children's language skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are encouraged to adopt good hygiene practices. They are offered healthy and nutritious foods so that they become aware of the importance of healthy eating. In addition they have many opportunities to enjoy exercise in the fresh air, at the local park. Children develop a good attitude to learning and are keen to try new activities. They understand the need to tidy away before engaging in a different kind of play. The childminder enhances children's play by finding extra resources to extend their exploration; for instance she adds food to the role play area, to encourage children to use their small muscles by cutting and spreading sandwiches.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There are clear written policies in place and these are especially useful for informing parents about the different aspects of her practice. The childminder has effective procedures for promoting the safety of all children in her care. For example, she carries out regular and detailed risk assessments of her home and outings. She is vigilant about safety and notes any new risks that arise, so that she can ensure these are addressed. The childminder has attended recent training in child protection, in order to update her knowledge and understanding in this area. She is thorough in her upkeep of all records relating to the health and safety of children in the setting.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is sensitive in her approach and this helps to instil confidence in children. They benefit from her enthusiasm for active learning. She sets out a variety of resources each day to stimulate children's interest. She is aware of children's differing needs and extends children's learning by following their interests. In addition, the childminder takes children to playgroups in the local children's centre, where they are able to participate in a range of group play activities. The childminder has introduced a system for establishing children's progress and uses this well to set targets for future learning.

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provision

The childminder provides useful information for parents about her provision, including details of the educational programmes. She exchanges information with parents on a daily basis, using a diary. Parents are able to read about the events of each week and to add their own comments. The childminder liaises closely with parents regarding children's welfare. In this way she can better support children in keeping safe and healthy. The childminder requests information about children when they are new to the setting, for example any specific interests and individual needs.

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provision

The childminder is aware of the need to work with other professionals to provide continuing support for individual children, especially those with special educational needs or English as an additional language. She regularly reviews her practice, in consultation with parents and the childminder network coordinator. The childminder is currently studying for a level 3 qualification in early years and demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466745 Local authority Islington Inspection number 938314 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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