Childminder EY457225

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests that promote learning across all areas. Children make good progress.  The childminder has clear systems to monitor children's progress and she plans according to their individual needs. Any gaps identified in children's learning are closing rapidly.  The childminder works very effectively with parents and fully involves them in their children's learning. For example, she provides resources and ideas for activities to carry on at home and gains feedback from parents on their success, which is reflected in her planning for each child.  The childminder makes excellent use of her knowledge and training to manage children's behaviour. She is very successful in helping children to understand boundaries, in particular those children who have difficulties in learning or who have

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This provision is good

special educational needs. Children display excellent behaviour.  The childminder constantly reflects on all aspects of her service and shows a good understanding of her strengths and priorities for improvement. She successfully takes on board the views of parents and children, and shows a strong capacity for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not use challenging enough questions to help children think for themselves, and occasionally she answers questions for them before they have had a chance to respond.

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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

 use more challenging questions and wait for the children to respond, to help children think for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the registration records and sampled observation, planning and assessment documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children and sampled her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow to ensure children are safe and protected. She regularly carries out risk assessments to check the suitability of the environment, resources and equipment. Her home is secure and well maintained. The childminder works in partnerships with local authorities and various children's services to make a positive contribution to the community's needs. For example, she has supported and helped children who have special educational needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and the arrangements for assessments are excellent. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and identifies their developmental stages. Detailed assessments from children's starting points enable the childminder to plan activities that support their development. The childminder supports children's language development effectively. For example, she uses puppets in a bag to sing songs with children and has meaningful conversations about what children are doing. The childminder is always next to the children and lets them learn and explore at their own pace. Children have very good opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they help to feed the guinea pig on a daily basis and, in the past, they watched chicks and butterflies develop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well and provides a welcoming and very safe environment. The childminder uses settling-in sessions extremely well to get to know children, understand what interests them and motivates their learning. Children are confident, happy and make independent choices in their play and daily routines. For example, even young children help to serve at mealtimes and happily tidy up after their activities. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy lots of fresh air and nutritious meals. The childminder successfully supports children in understanding themselves, each other and appreciating differences. For example, children enthusiastically look at their portfolios and discuss the activities, events and past experiences displayed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress, including those who benefit from funded sessions. Children acquire the key skills they need for their move on to the next stages of their learning. The childminder successfully extends children's social skills and promotes their readiness for school. For example, they visit various local places and have play dates with other childminders. Children have good opportunities to extend their mathematical knowledge and use mathematical terminology, such as 'big', 'a lot' and 'more', from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457225 Local authority Islington Inspection number 927566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates flexible hours and offers weekend care all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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