Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision to identify strengths and where she can improve her service further. For example, she reviews her toys and resources to ensure that they are interesting and stimulating for children at different stages in their learning. n The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to learn outdoors and develop their understanding of the world. Her weekly routine includes visits to nearby parks and open spaces where children enjoy collecting and exploring natural resources. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for the children in her care. One example of this is the range of healthy options that she provides for children at mealtimes. This encourages them to sample a wide variety of foods and make positive choices about what they eat. n Children demonstrate curiosity as they explore materials and resources. For example, they experiment with different ways to create sounds using an electronic 'voice

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This provision is good

changer'. They examine a variety of musical instruments and discover how these can be blown, shaken or struck to make loud or quiet noises. n Occasionally, the childminder does not consider children's current abilities and what they need to learn next when she is planning activities for them. n The childminder does not focus her professional development plans as effectively as possible to further improve her teaching skills.

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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

n ensure that activities planned for children consistently provide appropriate levels of challenge to help them build on their existing skills and knowledge n focus professional development more precisely on raising the good quality of teaching to even higher levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed this with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes a range of training to help broaden her understanding of safeguarding issues. She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and is confident about the action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily checks within her home to ensure that it is safe. She helps children to understand risks and supervises them closely as they learn new skills, such as going up and down stairs. The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and ensures that important information about children is exchanged. For instance, she provides regular photographs and comments about the things that children have learnt and enjoyed to help parents support their child's development at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children's play and regularly assesses their progress. She provides a good variety of resources for children to choose from which contributes to their emerging independence and supports them to explore their own ideas and interests. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For instance, she describes resources and commentates on what children are doing to help them develop a good vocabulary of words. The childminder encourages children to practise their small- and large-muscle skills through activities, such as play dough, dancing, throwing and catching. These help children to develop good physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains information from parents about their children's care routines and personal preferences when they join her provision. She uses this effectively to support children's emotional and physical needs as they settle. Children demonstrate that they have formed close and caring bonds with the childminder and are completely confident and at ease in her welcoming home. Where children also attend schools or other early years settings, the childminder develops good relationships with staff to support children's welfare and learning needs. The childminder uses gentle reminders and explanations to promote children's understanding of behavioural boundaries. She helps children to learn about feelings and how their actions can affect others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including being ready for school. Toddlers begin to name and distinguish between colours as they make choices about resources. They enjoy listening to music and learn a good repertoire of songs and rhymes. Children are confident and active learners. They show an interest in technology and competently operate buttons and switches to create different sound and light effects. Children develop good social skills. They learn to share and take turns with resources and play cooperatively with their peers. Their behaviour is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279233 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10083509 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all day from Monday to Thursday. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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