Childminder EY400317

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 14 July 2010

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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 make exceptionally secure attachments with the childminder and her family. She provides a welcoming, nurturing and extremely stimulating environment where children thrive.  The childminder promotes children's learning right from the start. She gathers important information about their development from their parents. She uses this information to accurately assess their abilities and ensure she meets their individual needs.  The childminder works exceedingly well in partnership with parents and supports them to engage with their children's learning at home.  The childminder observes and assesses the children in her care to identify the next steps in their learning. She plans exceptionally imaginative and challenging activities that ignite children's curiosity and they are eager to learn.  Children make exceptional progress in their learning, including those who speak English as an additional language.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children behave exceedingly well and the childminder helps them to understand her boundaries and expectations. They see evidence of their work displayed in the setting and this helps to give them a sense of achievement and belonging.  The childminder's self-evaluation takes account of the views of children and their parents. She reflects well on her practice and on the outcomes she achieves for children.

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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

 enhance the excellent programme of professional development to continually acquire new skills and knowledge and review the impact of this on children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their feedback and comments.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation, records of children's progress and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder manages her setting extremely efficiently and is very well organised. She works in very close partnership with her co-childminder. She monitors the practice of her assistant, giving close supervision and support. She works closely with other professionals involved in children's care to share information and expertise. The childminder organises a well-established training programme to ensure that she continually enhances her skills and knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder thoroughly understands her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. She has a robust knowledge of the procedures to follow if she becomes concerned that a child may be at risk. She conducts rigorous fire evacuation procedures, helping children to learn about the fire exits of the premises and how to vacate the premises safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to promote children's learning. She thoroughly understands their needs and is highly skilled at encouraging them to learn. The childminder changes her activities frequently, according to children's stages of development and attention span. For example, she captures younger children's interest by spinning toys and they find this fascinating and mesmerising. She uses her artistic talents to provide an enticing array of materials to help children develop their sensory and physical skills. The childminder motivates children to explore their creativity. For example, she takes them to art galleries where they experience art and design. Children make excellent progress in their communication and language development. They snuggle onto the childminder's lap where they read stories together. This helps children learn to love books and understand that written words have a meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally kind and caring, demonstrated by her calm and nurturing approach to her role. She is highly skilled in giving children comfort and helping them to feel safe in the setting. She supports children's growing independence exceedingly well and teaches them to take turns and share. She is an excellent role model, teaching by example. She helps children learn to take well-measured risks, in order to develop their skills. For example, they learn how to handle breakable materials, such as china plates and glass mirrors, as their self-awareness develops. The childminder provides children with a nourishing, healthy diet, plenty of fresh air and daily exercise. She teaches them about foods that are good for them and encourages them to feed themselves, according to their abilities. Children learn a great deal about nature and the world around them. They seek and examine the living creatures that inhabit the bug hotel in the garden. They learn

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

about animals, birds and trees, and they grow vegetables from seeds.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally well prepared for future learning and school. They develop the necessary skills and attributes to support them as they become eager and highly motivated learners. They keenly explore, investigate and build on their learning through the innovative and inspiring activities and experiences provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400317 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1024503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She also works with her adult daughter, who is an assistant. The childminder lives in the Highbury area of the London Borough of Islington. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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