Cassidy, Jasmine Angela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 26 April 2012

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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

 The childminder works effectively in partnerships with parents. She shares information regularly about their children's learning and values their input to promote positive outcomes for all children in her care.  The childminder organises her setting well to provide children with an interesting and challenging learning environment across the different areas of learning.  The childminder uses observations effectively to identify children's achievements. She completes rigorous checks to monitor their ongoing progress and to highlight any gaps in their learning.  Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's care. They benefit from, and enjoy, the caring and trusting relationships that they establish with her.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, such as through attending various training courses, researching and seeking advice from the local authority.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to share and explore their ideas further, for example, during story times.  At times, the childminder does not make full use of some resources, particularly to strengthen children's enjoyment to learn about the world around them.

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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 share their thoughts and express their own ideas during everyday play  make better use of available resources to increase further children's curiosity about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The childminder observed interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled some of the documents the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed all areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues, and her role within this. She is fully aware of the action to take if she has a concern about a child. Additionally, she has improved her processes for assessing any risks in her home and during outings. The childminder effectively plans activities that generally link to the children's interests and their own experiences. She has a positive attitude towards her professional development and improving her provision for children. She seeks the views of parents, and works closely with the local authority to identify areas of strength and aspects for further development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They effectively receive support from a caring and committed childminder. Children spend their time purposefully engaging in a wide range of fun and enjoyable activities. The childminder joins in with children's play, and facilitates and encourages their development well. For example, while children engage in activities, the childminder encourages them to count, explore numbers, shapes and to look at patterns. She knows how to extend children's language, for example, by providing a continuous narrative during play about what they are doing. Children have opportunities to learn about people from different backgrounds, such as through resources and activities to raise children's awareness of religious and cultural celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are growing in confidence. They are fast becoming capable and independent learners. For example, they confidently move around their environment taking charge of their play, and the childminder follows their lead well. Children behave well. They listen and respond well to the childminder's clear explanations and consistent boundaries, and play well together. The childminder promotes children's good health and understanding of hygiene, such as through daily routines. For example, she makes hand washing a fun activity and provides healthy meals for children. She plans regular outdoor activities, and provides suitable facilities for children to rest and sleep according to their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress within the typical levels for their age and are gaining necessary skills to support their future learning. They are making significant gains in their communication and language development, and they learn to value and respect one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265096 Local authority Islington Inspection number 847124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Finsbury Park area of the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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