Childminder 133302

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 16 June 2010

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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 has effective policies and procedures that promote children's health, safety and security.  The childminder provides a variety of activities that are tailored to children's individual needs and help them to make good progress.  Children develop a healthy interest in books and their early literacy skills are expanding.  The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to learn to be polite and kind to others.  Babies and children respond with all their senses to many experiences, such as touching a range of contrasting textures, tasting and smelling food and using a magnifying glass to observe insects.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain parents' views to help her decide on what to improve.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to extend their mathematical skills, such as learning to recognise patterns in the environment.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to enhance their early mathematical understanding, such as learning to recognise patterns in the learning environment  improve further the system for self-evaluation by including more opportunities to review and act upon the suggestion of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during activities.  The inspector observed the areas within the home used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, which includes the observation assessment reports, the record of the risk assessments and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps and maintains all required records for the safe management of the children. She regularly carries out risks assessments to minimise potential hazards. The childminder attends specific training courses to support children's health and well-being and knows how to proceed if a child is at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fosters good relationships with parents and teachers at the school children attend. A good two-way flow of information ensures continuity of care and learning for the children. The childminder has a positive approach to evaluating her practice and how to improve the quality of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans for the next steps in children's learning through regular observations of their development and interests. The childminder interacts well with the children. She extends their vocabulary at every opportunity. For example, she labels objects and repeats words when communicating with babies. The childminder uses good questioning techniques to help children think and express their ideas. Children become aware of their own and other cultures through suitable resource and activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents at the start of their children's placement to help with their transition and emotional security. Children develop warm relationships with the childminder as she is receptive to their needs. They form friendships with each other and children beyond the setting. The children's confidence is developing in response to the childminder's constant praise and encouragement. The children play in a clean environment where they learn to follow good hygiene practices. The childminder respects parents and promotes consistency of care. For example, she follows babies' individual routines for eating and sleeping at home. Children eat nutritious lunches and snacks that help them to develop healthy eating habits. Babies are gaining physical skills appropriate for their stage of development. Children enjoy a good range of physical activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children enjoy their time at the setting. They make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. The childminder extends children's vocabulary at every opportunity. For example, she labels objects and repeats words and phrases when communicating with babies. Children are developing a good mathematical awareness. The childminder encourages children to be as independent as possible to help them develop skills so that they are well-prepared for the next stage of their development and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133302 Local authority Islington Inspection number 840963 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Holloway within the London Borough of Islington. She works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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