Childminder EY456679

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 29 November 2013

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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

 This well-experienced and knowledgeable childminder has a secure understanding of her role; she supports children's care and learning needs well. She works in partnership with her co-childminder to reflect on the quality of care and learning she provides, and to target further areas for improvement.  Overall, children thrive in their learning and make good progress. The childminder effectively monitors and supports their progress, and she plans interesting and challenging activities that are tailored towards their interests.  Children enjoy their time at the childminder's setting, and they benefit from the close and caring relationships that they establish with her and each other.  Partnerships with parents, other professionals and providers that children attend, enable the childminder to work consistently towards meeting children's care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to increase children's independence further.  At times, the childminder does not plan group times so they reflect fully the individual learning needs and interests of all children.

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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 daily opportunities for older and most-able children to develop their independence  review the organisation of group times, particularly to take into account the differing needs of the children, to support further their developmental stages and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions between children and the childminder as they engage in activities.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at various documents including children's records, suitability records for adults and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder observed and engaged in discussions about children as they played.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting efficiently and she works well with her co- childminder to provide good-quality care and learning opportunities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place for safeguarding and protecting children, which she implements well in her practice. She has a good awareness of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk, and she knows what to do if she needed to raise any concerns. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and works closely with her co-childminder such as to enhance her own performance and develop her professional development. For example, she identifies additional training needs and aspects of her practice that needs improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder uses good teaching strategies for supporting children's learning and development. She plans the learning environment well to provide a good range and balance of opportunities across all areas of learning. Overall, all children enjoy their play. For example, they take part in various play experiences such as drawing, mark making and creative play, such as art and crafts, playdough and exploring with malleable materials. The childminder regularly observes children to identify their achievements and she tracks their progress closely, to identify any additional learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well, are growing in confidence and developing well in their personal, social and emotional development. For example, they mix, play and cooperate well, and show care and concern towards the needs of others. They readily approach the childminder for reassurance and to make their needs known, to which the childminder responds well. The childminder supports children's health well. She provides healthy meals and snacks, which children help to prepare, and she encourages them to follow good hygiene routines such as regularly washing their hands. In addition, the childminder plans regular opportunities for children to engage in physical activity both inside and outdoors, and she provides them with a comfortable place to sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, taking into account their starting points. They are developing their thinking and speaking skills. For example, they engage in discussions, where they share their ideas and thoughts as they respond to the childminder's questions. They enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks such as tidying away after mealtimes and helping themselves to resources. They effectively develop the skills they need for school and the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456679 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1063201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She works in partnership with another registered childminder from her home in Drayton Park, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm, throughout 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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