Childminder in Islington

Inspection dates

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 - 14 August 2015 28 May 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 well-qualified childminder provides a wealth of stimulating and challenging activities for children, both indoors and outdoors. They are fully engaged and enjoy digging the wet sand with the diggers and trucks to find hidden animals.  The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and the quality of teaching to identify areas of strength and aspects for development. The views of parents, children, the co-childminder and assistants are taken into account when focusing on areas for improvement.  Children are very well behaved and the childminder and her assistants are consistent in their approach. This helps children to learn how to behave towards each other. The adults are all good role models and demonstrate working cooperatively together. They explain to children that taking turns and working together is being kind to one another.  The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of the assistants' teaching and sets

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This provision is good

individual specific targets for improvements. The childminder accesses relevant training that will further develop her practice and that of her assistants to strengthen their understanding.  Children who speak English as an additional language are fully supported to develop their communication skills. The childminder and assistants talk to children about what they are doing. She uses stories, songs and rhymes to strengthen children's understanding and support them in developing their spoken English.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder regularly engages with parents to discuss details about children's care and routines, she does not always gather the best possible information about starting points in learning for each child.

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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

 seek more information from parents about their child when they first start, in order to plan more precisely for children's individual learning needs from the outset.

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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, co-childminder and the assistants 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 and 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, co-childminder, assistants and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that would raise a concern about a child's safety or welfare. They are aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation were made against any of them. The childminder works with parents to provide a wealth of ideas for them to continue supporting their child's learning and development at home. She regularly shares children's achievements and identifies what their next steps and targets will be. The childminder works with the co-childminder to provide continuity for children that attend other settings. She works in partnership with other settings to share information about children's development and work towards related themes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her observations and accurate assessments to record children's achievements and developments. She uses this information to identify areas of weakness and provide targeted support for children. Children practise their mathematical skills while counting how many pieces of vegetables they are pretending to cook for all the baby dolls. The childminder uses skilful questioning when reading stories to encourage children to extend their language skills and think about what will happen next in the story. Children delight in the different coloured blocks of ice. They talk about the colours and how it feels. Once the ice starts to melt children have small squeezing tubes that they can collect water in and fill containers. The childminder talks to children about what colours appear when they all mix together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are taught to become independent from an early age. They find their shoes from the basket and put them on by themselves or with support if needed. Their good health is promoted well as they engage in active play indoors and outside. Younger children are supported as they hone their walking and balancing skills when skilfully negotiating the steps in the garden. Children help to prepare their snacks and meals, choosing for themselves what healthy foods they would like to eat. Parents provide recipe ideas from their traditional home country. Children enjoy trying food from around the world. Parents bring in books with dual language for children to experience books written in their home languages. Children learn to share and take turns during group games and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress, gaining the necessary skills and aptitudes to support their future learning and the eventual move to school. Children are eager, motivated learners and develop their imagination during role play. All areas of learning are weaved throughout their play as they count the pieces of sparkly dough and develop their manipulative skills as they roll the dough in their hands. Children learn to value and respect each other as they prepare for the social diversity of the school environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259469 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1024508 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in London. She works with assistants and a co-childminder. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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