Childminder EY415031

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 18 December 2014

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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 is enthusiastic and committed to her role. She values the importance of offering a high-quality early education. She has successfully acted on the recommendations set at her last inspection, to enhance her service.  Children achieve well from their starting points. The childminder uses her precise assessments of children's skills to plan appropriately challenging next steps. Children are prepared effectively for their future learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She models speech clearly and helps younger children to practise new vocabulary. For example, she shares books about farm animals during mealtimes and uses everyday tasks to teach children new words to express themselves.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop strong bonds with the childminder, who is warm, friendly and offers a homely environment.

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a range of age-appropriate activities for children, who are keen to join in. The childminder makes effective use of the indoor and outdoor environments and supports children's individual needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made the most of systems for self-evaluation. She does not take full account of the views of parents, to help plan for continued success in her setting.  On occasion, the childminder does not make sure there is sufficient space for younger children to explore their surroundings, to enhance their large-muscle skills further.

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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

 build on systems for self-evaluation, to include the views of parents more fully and help to identify any possible areas for improvement  consider the organisation of toys and equipment in the play space, to fully support children's physical independence while they explore their surroundings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents or children's family members to gain their views of the childminder's service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has effective child protection procedures and knows which agencies to contact should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare. Partnerships with parents are strong overall. The childminder shares information regularly with parents about children's ongoing progress. This provides continuity for children's care and learning. Parents and careers speak highly of the childminder's service. The childminder values the impact of continued professional development on children's good progress. She keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she links regularly with other professionals to exchange ideas and new information. The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make over time and identifies any potential gaps in children's learning, to help them achieve well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to tailor her teaching to meet children's individual needs. For example, she offers appropriate support for the youngest children during activities and encourages older children to take on challenges and try things for themselves. The childminder knows children well and plans a broad variety of learning opportunities that match their changing interests. For example, they recently made a 'mini-beast wall' in the garden to follow children's new interest in insects. The childminder interacts skilfully with children and follows their lead during play. She helps to develop their understanding of the wider world and allows them to discover their senses and creativity. For example, children enjoy the texture of sand. They also investigate the sound of conkers, as they fill containers with conkers and hear them rattle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming setting where children gain a sense of belonging and form trusting relationships with her. She makes strong links to the children's experiences outside of the setting and their home. For example, children enjoy looking at photograph collages of their families that the childminder has displayed. Children behave very well. The childminder supports turn taking and encourages children to begin to accept the needs of others. The childminder has a safe environment and supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to eat a range of nutritious meals and foods and makes mealtimes enjoyable and engaging. The childminder makes sure children are active and have opportunities for physical play. For example, she plans trips to local parks and soft-play sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and show excitement in their learning. They develop good muscle control. For example, children manipulate objects of interest into buckets and transport these around. Children learn new words and use these to communicate their preferences. For example, they name animals in a familiar book. Children make good progress and gain many of the skills they need in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415031 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1071316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 6pm, 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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