Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 uses observations and assessments well to plan interesting experiences that meet children's learning needs and help them to achieve their next steps in development. In the main, children are eager and well-motivated to learn. These positive attitudes prepare them well for school.  Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. Parents are kept informed with regular updates about their child's well-being and development.  The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. Children benefit from a good range of nutritious snacks and meals, and they have daily opportunities for physical play, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. She helps children to develop a good understanding of behaviour expectations and to be respectful of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder intervenes in children's play and offers a new activity, breaking children's concentration and focus.  The childminder has not fully explored professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and existing good-quality teaching still 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

 recognise when children need time and space to become deeply involved in their activities, to extend further their ability to maintain concentration and focus  focus even more precisely on professional development plans so that they are more targeted in developing teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children when appropriate. The inspector took a tour of areas of the childminder's home used for minding and looked at resources available for children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows how to report concerns about children's welfare and work with other agencies to promote children's safety. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to reduce any danger to children and help to keep them safe. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They value the range of information she exchanges daily with them and the variety of learning experiences she offers. The childminder has taken some positive steps to identify areas for development in her service, such as improving recordkeeping and completing more training in safeguarding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes an on-entry, detailed account of children's development with parental participation. She uses ongoing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and to identify and close any emerging gaps in their development. In the main, the childminder provides children with a good range of stimulating learning experiences to enable them to make good progress. Children use paint and different equipment to make marks. The childminder models how to use the resources and children copy her. She supports their communication and language skills well. For instance, she helps children to recognise pictures of objects and introduces words, such as 'bubbles', to develop their understanding and use of new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home, for example, they are eager to show off the toys they play with to visitors. They have a good awareness of routine tasks, such as helping to clear away toys and washing their hands before having their meals. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community. She takes them out daily for trips to the local park, farm and outdoor play spaces in the under-fives venues they visit. Children are developing independence, for example, they are confident in choosing activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are achieving the expected level of development for their age. They develop their hand coordination ready for writing, such as when using cutlery to feed themselves or as they engage in drawing. The childminder provides children with interesting creative and imaginative experiences. For example, children explore cornflour and shaving foam with different tools, and happily prepare and serve toy food from the play kitchen. Children learn to socialise with other children and build friendships, such as through attending local groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499126 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1053844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Upper Holloway, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder cares for children from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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