Childminder 133191

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 12 November 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 understands the benefits to children of working in partnership with other professionals. Her valuable experience helps her to quickly identify when children may need extra help, and guide parents in seeking support from specialist services. Children are making good progress and learning skills that will help them in the future.  The childminder models respect and good manners very well. She regularly thanks children for being cooperative, such as when they come willingly to have their nappies changed. The childminder apologises and helps children to re-engage in play, when she mistakenly thinks that children are tired.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She listens and responds to their eager babbling and models good communication skills, as she talks to them during play and care routines.  Parents speak positively about how the childminder has helped children to overcome

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This provision is good

separation anxiety, and how they are very happy and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about children's achievements at home, to enhance continuity between settings.

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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

 provide parents with more opportunities to share information about children's learning and developing at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections on her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to swiftly meet children's needs, in the event of a child protection concern. She understands how to contact relevant safeguarding bodies, should she have any concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder undertakes development opportunities to help her to continually extend her knowledge and skills, such as working with parents more effectively. The childminder evaluates her practice and networks with other childminders to reflect on one another's practice. She seeks ways to make improvements, such as how best to use her garden to support children's active, physical play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses good teaching strategies to support children. She follows children's lead and gives them time to explore. For example, the young children she currently cares for enjoy exploring what happens when they press buttons on toys. The childminder encourages children to watch the lights switch on, and they listen to the sounds that they have made happen. Activities, such as these, help children to develop good early technological skills. The childminder has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She monitors children's progress effectively, which helps her to quickly identify and close any gaps in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is highly aware of the differences in children's personalities and treats them as individuals. For example, she provides many physical activities for the more-active and outgoing children, and she is close by to offer reassurance and cuddles to children who are more sensitive in nature. This helps children to feel settled and secure in her care. The childminder effectively supports children's good health, such as providing nutritious meals and ensuring children wash their hands before eating. She helps children to understand the benefits of physical exercise, such as enjoying outdoor play when they attend a local toddler group. The childminder also provides space in her home for children to be active. For example, children push wheeled toys up and down the hallway.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and show an eagerness to explore and learn. They are developing an understanding of how to play imaginatively, based on their experiences. For example, when they play with toy telephones they hold it to their ear and babble into the receiver. The childminder helps children to play cooperatively, she understands that this is not a skill that the young children have yet developed and makes sure they have plenty of resources to use. When the childminder cares for older children, she helps them to prepare for school by providing more activities to enhance their mathematical and literacy development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133191 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1126950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in the Islington area of North London. She operates all year around, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She occasionally employs her daughter as an assistant.

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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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