Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 20 April 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children form very close bonds of attachment with the childminder, her assistant and with each other. Children have high self-esteem and are very confident. This supports them in adapting to change, including moving on to nursery or school.  The childminder is highly qualified and uses her excellent knowledge of how children develop and learn to promote their progress. She accurately identifies the children's next steps in learning. Children make exceptional progress in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder has very high expectations of the children. She is extremely enthusiastic in her approach. Children are very focused and excitedly take part in the challenging activities that capture their interest.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. They are fully involved in their child's learning. Parents receive detailed information on what their child is learning through weekly

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This provision is outstanding

letters. They are exceptionally well informed of ways to further develop their child's learning at home. This provides children with excellent consistency in their learning and development.  Children receive an abundance of opportunities to learn about the local community and the world around them. They visit the local fire station, woods, park, farm and toddler groups. They enjoy planting flowers, watering them and measuring their growth.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder and her assistant provide many opportunities for children to learn about their feelings and how to express themselves. Children are kind and considerate to each other; they share and take turns exceptionally well.

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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

 explore further opportunities to support assistants to enhance their skills, reviewing the impact of this on sustaining the excellent quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read feedback from parents. She talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, the assistant and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very knowledgeable and fully aware of the procedures to follow if she had a concern regarding the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training. Any new changes and updates are incorporated into the childminder's comprehensive policies that help to underpin her excellent practice. Policies and updates are shared with parents. Through her precise and evaluative supervision of her assistant, the childminder has identified an area for further training development to enhance her assistant's delivery of teaching. The childminder and the assistant make a superb team. They have a very strong commitment to providing the highest quality of care and learning. They work extremely well together and extensively discuss children's activities and learning experiences regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The extremely well-qualified childminder places a very sharp focus on language and communication development. She incorporates language through discussion, introducing new words and talking to the children about what they are doing. Children are extremely focused and actively take part in a story about a group of ducks using relevant props. The childminder provides innovative ideas to further develop children's mathematical learning. They look at car number plates, door numbers and discuss the different shapes of road signs in the local area. The childminder is very proactive in extending ideas and promoting learning to the maximum. All children are given time to talk and share their experiences from their holiday or the weekend. The childminder works with her assistant to support children to make flash cards of their experiences using pictures from resource materials. Children look at these cards and recall past events. Children's progress, assessment and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

observations are precisely evaluated to ensure their next steps in learning are appropriate for their stage of learning and development. Children are provided with an exceptional range of activities and learning opportunities to choose from.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are provided with a wide range of healthy and nutritious food. The childminder encourages children to try new food from around the world. Their self-esteem and confidence are fostered through the meaningful praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder and her assistant. Children learn to respect one anothers' differences through an extensive variety of activities, books, toys and discussions. The childminder encourages the children to talk about their differences and feelings.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making exceptional progress from their starting points. They are very motivated and engaged and thoroughly enjoy activities. Any weaknesses in children's learning achievement are swiftly identified. Precise, targeted support is given and these gaps close rapidly. Children are extremely well prepared for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412219 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1024505 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in London. She works with an assistant who holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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