Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2016 14 January 2009

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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

 Parents highlight how much their children enjoy being with the childminder and how well she looks after them and promotes their excellent progress. Parents welcome the childminder's timely, professional advice and regular opportunities to discuss their children's development.  The childminder has an exemplary commitment to professional development. She has a superb knowledge of how children learn. She provides a vast range of highly motivating and exciting learning experiences for children.  Children are very happy and settled, responding to the childminder's attentive, kind manner and calm reassurance. She consistently encourages children and praises their efforts, for instance, as they talk about their work and celebrate their achievements. Children are very confident, eagerly express their ideas, are willing to try new experiences and want to do well.  The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how to support children's emotional

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This provision is outstanding

needs. She skilfully supports children's transitions, both within the setting and to prepare them for the move to school. Children demonstrate exceptionally positive behaviour and high levels of self-control.  Children are making rapid progress in all areas of learning. Precisely focused planning targets all children's needs. This is supported by the childminder's brilliant teaching, which helps children to develop a love of learning.  The childminder supports children to become highly independent. She encourages children to have a go at doing things for themselves so they learn new skills and experience the pleasure gained from succeeding. Children are extremely confident and self-assured.

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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

 continue with professional development that increases the potential to maintain the exceptionally high standard of care and excellent outcomes for children.

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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 looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and all adults living at the setting.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children in their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning, and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder sees the safety of children as her utmost priority. The arrangements for their protection are robust and well embedded. Highly effective measures ensure that the premises are safe and secure, and stringent procedures ensure children are fully supervised. The childminder has a strong focus and passionate drive to provide excellent care and inspirational learning for children. She recognises the benefit of continual professional development to continuously improve her practice and knowledge and that of her assistant. Parents are highly regarded and respected and their views are very much welcomed and valued. The childminder uses feedback from parents, children and childminding colleagues to help her evaluate the setting. The childminder has excellent links with local childminders, nurseries and schools. This ensures consistency and continuity for children who attend more than one setting and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's thorough assessments and tracking of children's progress ensure she accurately identifies children's starting points and their continued development. She uses this information to highlight ambitious next steps for each child's learning, taking account of parents' views and children's interests. Children thoroughly enjoy the many exciting, challenging activities. These promote their purposeful learning, curiosity, creativity and exploration. For example, children imaginatively express themselves through music and their colourful models and paintings. Children make some recognisable marks as they label their work. They identify some letters, sounds and syllables.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have a wealth of opportunities to socialise with others and develop their physical skills. Excellent use is made of community groups and facilities, including parks, farms and the swimming pool, to give children additional learning experiences. This helps to broaden children's understanding of the world and benefits their health as they explore in the fresh air. Children show a very strong sense of belonging. The childminder respects, values and shows a genuine interest in the contributions children make. She views children as part of her extended family and has strong bonds with them. The childminder teaches children to behave sensibly as they use apparatus, scissors and utensils. They have a growing understanding of road safety. Children listen and respond quickly to the childminder's signals for stopping and waiting for her when they walk to school.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are exceeding their expected targets. They are highly motivated and resourceful, independent learners, who are confident to lead play and share their ideas. Children develop exceptional language skills and constantly learn new words that extend their vocabulary. They understand and implement simple rules. They enjoy high-quality experiences that reflect and value the diversity of their lives. They are extremely well prepared for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298352 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1024498 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Islington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder at times works with an assistant.

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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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