Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/11/2014 11/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 Good systems are in place to help children settle and develop a secure and positive relationship with the childminder.  The childminder is very attentive and highly responsive to children's daily routines and specific needs. As a result, children are happy, settled and content.  The childminder provides a well-resourced learning environment which motivates children. Consequently, they are active learners who enthusiastically explore and investigate their surroundings.  The childminder uses good interactions and teaching skills throughout play activities, which successfully promotes children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards reflecting on developing her practice to improve and further enhance learning outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 At times, the childminder does not fully gather information from parents when their children first start, to enable planning of activities to be sharply focused from the start of care.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 held discussions with the childminder regarding her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents through their responses to evaluation questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning records, planning documents and a selection of policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her son in the Angel area, within the London Borough of Islington. She lives on the sixth floor in a block of flats with access to lifts. The front room is the main area used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently cares for two children in the early years age range.

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

 review the process of gathering information from parents concerning their children's development when they first start, to enhance further the planning for their good progress.

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who attend

The quality of the teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and is skilled in offering a range of activities and experiences to enhance children's learning. The childminder plans activities around what children are interested in and takes into account their stage of development. This helps children settle quickly and progress in their learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder successfully monitors children's progress by undertaking meaningful observations, which she then assesses to ensure children are offered continuous activities that are stimulating. Overall, children are making good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder uses effective teaching skills to support their individual learning and development in readiness for their next stage in learning, such as nursery and school.

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who attend

The childminder's makes good use of questioning and encouragement to extend play. This further helps to promote children's language development and problem-solving skills. Babies communicate continually and effectively with the childminder. They use a variety of methods, such as facial expressions, body language and emerging vocabulary. For example, the childminder responds to babies babbling and repeats familiar words.

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who attend

Children respond to cause and effect toys with laughter and interest. For example, they enjoyed pressing buttons and listening to where the sounds came from, and looked for which colour button to press next. Young children enjoy sensory play as they explore the contents of the treasure basket and play with conkers. As a result, the childminder effectively inspires children to explore different textures to further enhance their sensory learning experiences.

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who attend

The childminder is skilful in building on the children's interest and recognises that children's learning is enhanced through enjoyable play experiences. For, example, through her observations, she notes that children like exploring and transporting objects from one area to another. Therefore, she provides activities where children can put things in bags and places the toy box on the floor to encourage younger children to investigate.

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

The childminder has established strong relationship with the children in her care, demonstrating her commitment to forming secure attachments with them. She places high priority on effectively settling children into her care, in particular taking into account the emotional needs of very young children when separating from their parents. Therefore, she ensures all children feel relaxed and confident within her care.

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

Children's safety and well-being is of paramount importance to the childminder. She implements effective procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment and supervises children closely at all times. The childminder talks with children about how to keep themselves safe throughout the day. For example, younger children are reminded to sit on the chair properly in case they fall. As a result, children move freely and safely at all times.

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

The childminder provides children with good established routines, which help to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. For example, children enjoy sociable meal times and she provides them with a nutritious and well-balanced diet that takes into account any specific dietary requirements. Furthermore, she ensures children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder regularly takes children to visit places of interest, such as local parks and soft play areas. She effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development and provides them with many opportunities for them to socialise. For examples, by attending singing and drama groups and a variety of children's drop-in sessions.

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provision

The childminder manages her setting effectively. She uses robust policies and procedures for safeguarding children and to ensure the safe, efficient management of her setting. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and is aware of what to do if she has a concern about a child. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards and implements effective safety measures.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure the needs of all children are understood and fully met. She collects information from parents about children's interests and care needs before they begin attending. However, at times, she does not always request detail information from parents on their children's learning and development when they first. As a result, this does not support her at times in focusing her planning on children's initial learning needs from the start. Nevertheless, the childminder ensures parents have clear information about the service she provides by keeping them informed of her policies and procedures. In addition, she ensures parents are kept informed about their child's progress in a variety of ways, which includes daily conversations, text messages and personalised video clips. Parents speak very positively of the childminder and the care she provides. They comment how happy they are with the photograph

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provision

messages and refer to the childminder has being extremely sensitive towards meeting their children's needs and trustworthy, who engages with their children and provides child- focused care. These good partnerships have had a positive impact on children's well- being.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She seeks further training to develop her teaching skills to further improve learning outcomes for children. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is proactive in addressing recommendations from her previous inspection, which has a positive impact on the educational programme she provides. For example, she has since revised her system of using children's observations to extend learning opportunities. She now uses these assessments more effectively to plan enjoyable and challenging experience for children.

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provision

The childminder is firmly committed to continually improving her provision for children and families. She accurately identifies areas of improvement by reflecting on her practice and by making necessary changes and improvements.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY301745 Local authority Islington Inspection number 843765 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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

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