Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 17 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 childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She keeps children safe, secure and maintains their good health.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She takes their interests seriously and provides activities that are suitably challenging, which children enjoy.  The childminder develops children's self-esteem well. She uses every opportunity to encourage and praise children for their effort and achievement. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form good relationships with the childminder. They show a sense of security and belonging and are confident in their environment.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with parents to provide them with regular information about their children's general well-being and progress, to support consistency of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not explore further opportunities to enable children to practise their early writing skills fully.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children notice patterns, for example, in their work or the environment, to build on their mathematical ideas.

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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 the range of opportunities to enhance children's early writing skills  help children to recognise simple patterns to extend their early mathematical ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practices.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector shared an observation with the childminder and discussed children's learning.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including qualification certificates, the record of the risk assessment and the daily attendance register.  The inspector read the parents' written feedback about the service they receive from the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments in the home and outdoors to minimise potential hazards to children. She knows how to recognise signs that may raise cause for concern and what procedures to follow if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder seeks various opportunities for training and uses her knowledge well to support children's learning experiences. She has addressed the recommendation set at the last inspection to provide opportunities for children to hear their home language. The childminder has increased resources to enhance children's creativity and imagination. She demonstrates a clear understanding of her strengths and a commitment to improve the quality of the provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual learning needs well. She regularly observes children and uses her notes to plan for the next steps to extend their abilities. The childminder encourages children's learning experiences effectively, such as through her extensive variety of resources and her organisation of the home. Children's language skills are developing well. The childminder speaks clearly to children and uses simple words and phrases to help develop their speech. Children confidently use a computer and the childminder uses this opportunity well, such as to talk about characters in their game. Children develop an understanding of the wider world. For instance, they access resources that depict positive images of diversity and learn about different cultures. Children use their senses well to explore items, such as natural and everyday resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy regular outings, such as visiting toddler groups, where they learn to make friends with others beyond the setting. The childminder has meaningful discussions with children about positive behaviour and teaches them to take turns and share with their friends. They learn to stay safe through gentle reminders. The childminder's effective daily routines enable children to play in a clean environment where they learn to follow good hygiene practices. Children eat nutritious meals and enjoy helping the childminder, such as to prepare snacks and sandwiches for lunch. The childminder offers children daily opportunities to develop and extend their physical skills. For example, they visit local parks, attend dance sessions and learn to swim.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They learn to use mathematical language of sizes and shapes effectively. Children demonstrate good personal care skills. For example, they learn to wash their hands independently and cut their fruit at snack time. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345594 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1072895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Finsbury Park, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates full time, all year round.

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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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