Childminder in Westminster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is attentive to the needs of the children. She takes time to speak to parents in order to plan a welcoming environment, helping children to feel safe.  The childminder uses praise and encouragement to promote children's growing confidence. She values their contributions and helps them to take pride in what they do. Close relationships with her help support their emotional well-being.  Children's are taught well and their communication and language skills develop steadily. Young children understand what the childminder says and are starting to repeat some of the words they hear.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They settle quickly and show good levels of interest in what they do. Children are confident to move around and interact well with the childminder. For example, they listen attentively and follow instructions well.  Summaries of children's progress are shared frequently with parents to exchange

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This provision is good

information and to help ensure good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use opportunities to extend and develop children's mathematical skills or understanding.  Children are not always encouraged to choose resources and activities that extend their learning more fully.

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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

 increase opportunities to develop children's mathematical understanding and learning  provide opportunities for children to develop more confidence to choose resources and activities that extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting and viewed the resources of the setting.  The inspector sampled documents and looked at children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day and took their views into account.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and its impact on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder jointly observed an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects carefully on her practice and the service she provides. She listens to families to meet their changing needs effectively. This enables her to plan well and successfully meet their different care needs. She uses training and meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes training to help her maintain her knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of how to effectively risk assess her home and take appropriate action to ensure that it remains a safe place for children to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children can do when they start and plans appropriate activities to support their learning. She regularly observes children to assess their progress and usually identifies what they need to learn next. The childminder plans activities that relate to resources that children enjoy playing with. For example, she cleverly incorporates literacy into art activities. Children learn to mix colours and print with their hands and feet, and talk about their pictures. Young children are well motivated and readily engage in activities. For example, the childminder provides children with a 'treasure basket' of various objects, such as mirrors, rattles and bells, which promotes their natural curiosity and sensory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and meals. She ensures that they are nutritionally balanced, meet the growing needs of each child and give them energy to help them thrive. Regular outdoor activities enable children to enjoy plenty of exercise, helping them to remain fit and healthy. Children learn to respect each other, for instance, as they take turns and share toys and resources fairly. The older children respond very well to the example set by the childminder. They copy her polite manners and help the younger children to develop positive attitudes towards each other. Older children are considerate towards the younger children. For example, they offer to help younger children and play well together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to what they already know when they start, and are ready for their next stage in learning. They are confident and talk about their experiences outside of the setting. Children love to sit with the childminder and share books together. They enjoy handling them and this helps them in developing their early reading skills. Children ask questions about the world they live in, for example, when talking about the life of a bee and when completing a puzzle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483283 Local authority Islington Inspection number 997433 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The premises are on the third floor and are accessible by stairs. The childminder's service is open on weekdays from 8am to 6pm. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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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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