Childminder EY472656

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 21 January 2015

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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 manages her setting effectively and meets children's needs well. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards her professional development and makes ongoing improvements to maintain a good provision.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment, where children feel happy and safe. They show through their interactions that they enjoy the good relationship that they share with the childminder.  The childminder supports children's learning well. She regularly monitors their progress to identify their learning needs and target any gaps in their development.  Children make good progress in their development and, in some areas of learning, they are surpassing the expected milestones for their age.  The childminder works closely with parents to support their children's development. She shares information with them regularly, which enables them to continue with their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently broaden children's understanding of the wider world, such as their awareness of their own or other people's cultures and backgrounds.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to enable children to see and independently choose from the resources available to extend their play.

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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

 broaden the range of opportunities provided for children to learn about their own and other people's cultures and backgrounds  enable children to have easier access to resources to further develop their independence and ability to make choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between children and the childminder as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including records relating to the children and suitability details for the adults living in the home.  The inspector observed all areas in the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is continually looking for ways to move her practice forward and to successfully maintain good outcomes for children. For example, she now carries out home visits for new children, which enables her to learn about their personal routines and begin establishing bonds with them in their familiar environment. The childminder is using new knowledge gained through training to make the environment more welcoming. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures for reporting any concerns about children in her care. She makes good use of local provisions, such as children's centres and playgroups, to enhance the experiences she provides for children. She understands the importance of partnership working with others to promote a cohesive working approach to meeting children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to support their learning. She promotes their language development successfully. For example, she provides a continuous narrative, responds to their ideas as she skilfully questions them and increases their vocabulary. The childminder plans effectively to build on children's interests and move them on to the next stages of their development. For example, children show an interest in and enjoy completing puzzles, sticking and making marks. The childminder makes the most of these opportunities to extend their counting skills. She encourages them to explore letters, sounds and rhymes, which supports the development of their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and content in the childminder's care. They demonstrate good levels of confidence as they clearly express themselves and make their needs known, and the childminder responds well. She offers them lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements and children thoroughly enjoy their time with her. The childminder supports children's physical health well. For example, children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy daily physical activities and the childminder provides a safe space for them to rest and sleep, according to their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development and acquire skills that will support them as they move on to the next stages in their learning. They demonstrate good speaking skills as they engage in meaningful conversations. They learn to mix and play with other children, for example, when they attend playgroups with the childminder. They practise physical skills, such as climbing and exploring space. They learn to manage risks, for instance, when visiting the park and other places of interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472656 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1085690 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in a fourth-floor flat, in the Essex Road area in the London Borough of Islington. The home is accessible by stairs or a lift. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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