Cassidy, Jasmine Angela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2018 10 December 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

 Some aspects of the childminder's partnerships with parents are very effective in supporting children's positive outcomes. The childminder works closely with parents to help children quickly close gaps in their development. She effectively encourages parents to contribute what they know about their children's learning and development.  The childminder uses her observations of children to identify the next steps in their learning. All children are developing the skills that will support their future learning.  Children have many opportunities to learn about the wider world. They regularly visit parks, play centres, farms and local places of interest.  Children receive sensitive emotional support that helps to ensure they are very happy, and settled in the childminder's welcoming home.  The childminder focuses support well on developing younger children's physical skills. She provides interesting activities on tables. This helps encourage toddlers to develop

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This provision is good

strength and stability in standing. Older children enjoy using scissors, pencils and pens.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully focus her professional development and improvement plans on raising her teaching skills to the highest levels.  At times, the childminder does not adjust her teaching to support fully the learning of children at different ages and stages of development who are playing together.

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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

 reshape activities more so that teaching is consistently highly responsive to the differing learning needs of children  enhance self-reflection and the programme for professional development further to raise the quality of practice to the highest possible standards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector considered the written views of parents and those represented by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a child protection concern about a child. She attends mandatory training that help her to keep her policies and procedures up to date. The childminder makes good use of her relationships with local professionals, such as advisers and other childminders. For instance, she has implemented a local initiative to support further children's health. The childminder effectively risk assesses her home, garden and outings to help keep children safe. She rigorously checks for any choking hazards for babies and toddlers. The childminder regularly asks parents for their views to help make improvements to her provision. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate assessments to monitor children's progress. She provides toys and activities that she knows children will enjoy. She provides many opportunities for children to explore using their senses. For instance, toddlers enjoy exploring cereals and older children explore play dough. The childminder introduces and demonstrates toys that help to extend children's play. For instance, they follow her instructions as they learn to push levers on toys to make play dough shapes. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She comments on their play and asks children questions. The childminder reads to children each day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence well. She encourages them to wash their hands and help themselves to drinks. The childminder is particularly focused on helping children adopt healthy lifestyles. She takes pride in her home-cooked meals that are nutritious and well planned. Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy energetic play outside each day. The childminder effectively helps children build social skills. For example, she helps children learn to share and follow clear boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate a positive approach to play and learning. Children concentrate well. They are learning how to stay safe. They confidently overcome challenges and take measured risks in the environment. For example, crawling children carefully negotiate steps with close supervision and support. Children show an interest in books and enjoy talking about their favourite dinosaurs. Toddlers press buttons for effect and confidently handle natural materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265096 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1128795 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Finsbury Park area in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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