Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 23 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's care. They enjoy the positive relationships and close interaction that they share with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder understands how children learn and actively joins in with their play to support their learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works well with parents. She uses information gathered from them when children first join the setting to identify their starting points. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and development and finds ways to involve them.  All children develop good communication skills. Adults skilfully talk to them; for example, they sound out words and ask them questions to aid their speaking skills.  The childminder and her assistant regularly review their practice and welcome feedback from parents and the children to identify new ways to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses some opportunities during the daily routine to extend further children's awareness and understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder does not always consider ways to use all areas of the environment to extend further children's growing interest in making marks.

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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

 make use of all opportunities to develop further children's understanding and awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle  increase opportunities for children to make marks in ways that are more purposeful, to extend their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching practices and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read documents available, including suitability checks, the childminder's policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibility to protect children. They have clear policies and procedures in place to follow if they feel concerned for a child. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to reduce hazards and maintain a safe environment for children to explore. The childminder has addressed the issues from the previous inspection and made several changes to her practice. For example, she has updated her paediatric first-aid qualification, improved access to resources and put effective self-evaluation processes in place. The childminder has also employed an assistant, who she supports effectively to understand her role. For example, they both attend a number of training programmes, to increase their knowledge and ensure better outcomes for all children in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead while they explore the environment and independently access toys and resources of their choice. There is a good balance of adult- led and child-led activities. The childminder uses information from her ongoing observations to monitor children's progress and to plan a broad range of learning opportunities, which match their interests and abilities. For example, children enjoy problem solving in their play and the childminder gives them time to focus on the task, and she successfully extends their learning. Children take part in various activities to learn about diversity and the world around them. For example, they attend local community groups and take part in festivals and celebrations during the year.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant work well together. They are friendly, attentive and caring, and children settle well and show they feel safe. For example, children regularly receive cuddles and attention, and adults meet their individual care needs effectively. Children generally behave well and have opportunities throughout their play where they learn to share and take turns. For example, children help to tidy away resources and are familiar with the routines of the setting. Children enjoy healthy snacks, and have daily opportunities for exercise and to engage in physical active play. They benefit from consistent praise and take pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children display good levels of confidence and self-esteem, and they are polite. They are preparing well for their move on to school. For example, they gain good independence skills and express themselves clearly; they learn to count, and name colours and shapes in their play. They are enthusiastic learners who eagerly join in activities and make choices about their own play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102917 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1054593 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives Hornsey, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6.30pm, and operates her service throughout the year. The childminder employ an assistant and they both hold relevant childcare qualifications 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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