Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2018 22 October 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 provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment. An interesting range of activities is on offer. The activities capture children's interest and help all children make good progress in their learning.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well. For example, the childminder is caring and attentive to their individual needs. Children settle quickly and soon learn how to care for the dog. The childminder closely follows their individual routines.  The childminder understands how to work with parents to ensure continuity for children. This includes involving parents in children's learning and listening to their input about what their children can do and are interested in.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to making ongoing improvements. She has an accurate understanding of the quality of her provision and makes effective use of feedback from early years advisers to evaluate and make improvements to her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always establish highly effective partnerships with other professionals to further support children's individual needs and continue to narrow any gaps in children's learning and development.

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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

 develop closer partnerships with the other settings children attend so that increased information is shared

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning and the quality of teaching. She discussed the success of these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all the areas of the premises used by the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including attendance records and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge, and took account of her self-evaluation and the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date and relevant. She has a good understanding of the local procedures she should follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder reflects well on her practice to identify areas for improvement. For instance, she checks how children are progressing in their learning, researches good practice and uses this information to evaluate the service she provides. Since registering, the childminder has kept her professional development up to date. For instance, she has attended courses to develop her skills and knowledge to benefit children's experiences. For example, training on outdoor learning has helped the childminder to be more confident in using the garden to extend children's knowledge of the world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in activities well. They delight in exploring and investigating the world around them. Children explore the changing seasons, enjoy a good range of exciting experiences outdoors and visit places of interest in the community. Toddler's early literacy skills are supported very well. For example, they quickly recognise their names in print on picture cards, and use these to register their attendance for themselves. The childminder listens very attentively to children and gives them time to respond and think. She encourages language, such as when she asks the toddlers if they can name the fruit during snack time. They display developing language skills for their young age as they name these. Children have many opportunities to problem solve and investigate. The childminder ensures that they make their own discoveries as they very imaginatively use creative and natural materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to try healthier food choices. Children understand the routines. They help to tidy away resources and are learning to manage their personal needs. Children learn to keep themselves safe, particularly about being careful when crossing the road, such as on their exciting trips to the zoo or 'bug hotel', or when going to the local park. Children are well behaved, they listen and follow instructions, such as when they use tools. Children understand how to play safely. They share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn a good range of skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are encouraged to achieve their best. Children develop strong skills in early mathematics. They are beginning to categorise and organise objects, for example, by putting all the trucks and trains together. Children are motivated to learn. They confidently contribute their ideas and are involved in their own learning, particularly in their understanding of the world. For example, when they experiment with mixing sand and water to create the best mixture for sand castles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133304 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1126956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the Archway area, in the London Borough of Islington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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