Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2015 14 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They benefit from the trusting relationship and they enjoy the positive interactions that they share.  The childminder demonstrates that she is meeting the requirements effectively. She reflects on and evaluates her practice well and she keeps up to date with childcare practices, for example, by reading relevant literature and completing mandatory training.  The childminder uses observation and assessment systems well to highlight and monitor children's progress effectively. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has established strong working relationships with parents and she works effectively with them to promote good opportunities in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore fully all opportunities for children to strengthen their early writing skills, for example, during daily play experiences.  At times, the childminder does not make the best use of some available resources to develop further children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 increase opportunities for children to develop further their awareness of other people, their cultures and backgrounds, to broaden their understanding of the wider community  make use of all opportunities throughout the day for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder while they engaged in activities together.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents relating to the children and the childminder's practices.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder manages her setting well and she has a clear understanding of her role in promoting good outcomes in children's care and learning. She effectively monitors children's progress, which enables her to identify where children are making progress, and any areas they may need further support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe while they are in her care. She has robust procedures for reporting any concerns and she has a good awareness of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. The childminder encourages parents to play an active role in their children's learning. She keeps them fully up to date about their children and encourages them to share their observations from home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching skills to promote children's learning experiences. She uses information she gathers from parents to plan activities that relate to children's stage of development and interests. She facilitates children's learning well as they play. She encourages children to use their imagination and share their ideas, such as through role play activities, and she fosters children's language development well. For example, she skilfully asks questions to tease, and broadens their vocabularies, encouraging children to talk about their ideas and show their understanding. Children show a great interest in creative and problem-solving activities, and enjoy looking at books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a child-friendly and homely environment; she is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. Children are confident, happy and well settled. The childminder promotes children's personal development well; she sets a positive example to children, and has clear and consistent boundaries in place. Children behave well and learn to respect others. The childminder effectively teaches children about healthy lifestyles and keeping themselves safe. For example, she provides healthy snack choices and encourages children to take regular drinks throughout the day. She provides daily physical activities, both indoors and outdoors, to promote their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for moving on to the next stages of their learning and they are developing a number of essential skills. For example, they are growing in confidence in managing their personal care needs and form secure friendships with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133273 Local authority Islington Inspection number 846399 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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