Childminder EY480890

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 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 has high expectations of behaviour and leads by example. She develops caring relationships with children, which helps them to thrive. She has a calm approach and spends time playing and talking with children. Children behave well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder ensures she maintains a regular flow of communication with parents. For example, she obtains detailed information about children's routines and informs parents of their children's achievements.  Close checks on children's progress help the childminder to identify and support learning successfully. Children actively take part in play and learn essential skills in early reading and mathematics, which prepares them well for their next stage of development. Overall, children make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder supports children's physical skills according to their ages and stages of

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This provision is good

development. She provides a wide variety of interesting experiences, such as daily outings in the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always target her own professional development precisely, to help raise the quality of her teaching practice to an even higher level.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to strengthen younger children's skills in learning to do things for themselves, to help them become more independent.

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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

 explore a broader range of opportunities to enhance professional development, and use this to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching practice further  give younger children every opportunity to increase their independence skills, in particular, so they learn to manage everyday tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and her plans for improvement.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder involves parents in their children's learning and care.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's future stages in their learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and required records, which the childminder uses to underpin her practice and support children's safety.  The inspector observed the children during routines of the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge to ensure that she keeps abreast of current changes, such as in relevant legislation. The childminder assesses risks effectively and takes steps to minimise these to ensure children remain secure. For example, she knows that children must not be left unsupervised with those whose suitability has not been checked. The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she considers parents' and children's views when making changes, to provide positive outcomes for children. The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents as well as with other professionals involved in children's care. She monitors children's progress well and shares information regularly with parents to enable her to ensure consistency in learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows where children are in their learning and considers this when planning their next learning goals. She tailors her teaching effectively to support children's individual stages of learning, such as their early speech and language. Children enjoy making choices in their play. For example, they choose to dress up as builders, engage in water play, and develop early music skills. They enjoy tapping and banging a variety of pots and pans to make sounds. The childminder joins in and interacts enthusiastically with children, following their interests in play. Children develop their physical skills effectively and enjoy being outside. The childminder regularly takes them to the park. The childminder encourages children to explore a good range of resources, including those that support their awareness of early technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment, and children settle quickly and happily into her care. She uses information gained from parents when children first start to help them settle. For example, she ensures that she plans around children's specific care needs and interests. Children have regular opportunities to learn about other people from a range of different cultures to help increase their knowledge of the wider world. The childminder ensures children benefit from a healthy diet, such as nutritious snacks and meals at regular intervals throughout the day. She helps children to keep themselves safe and healthy through a variety of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, particularly in their physical, communication and social skills, building strong foundations for their further learning. Children develop good listening skills and respond well to instructions. They enjoy looking at books from an early age. For example, they learn to turn the pages correctly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480890 Local authority Islington Inspection number 992353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington. She works Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, and operates for most of the year.

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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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