Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 and her assistants support children's emotional well-being by managing behaviour positively and consistently. Children are secure, happy and settled in their care. n The childminder plans regular visits to parks, children's centres and playgroups to develop children's physical, communication and social skills. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. This means that children receive strong, tailored support for their learning in the setting and at home. n Parents praise the childminder in their written feedback, commenting how they 'are extremely happy' with the care provided. n The childminder attends training and good practice meetings to improve her provision so that she meets children's needs well. n The childminder provides interesting and challenging adult-led activities. However, she provides less opportunities for children to choose and lead their own activities to

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This provision is good

further extend their own learning. n The childminder and her assistants do not make full use of opportunities during routines to build on children's independence and self-care 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 develop opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and make choices in their play n enhance routines to support children's emerging independence and development in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning documentation, suitability records, and her policies and procedures. n The inspector had a tour of the home environment with the childminder and discussed safety for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Children benefit from the childminder's dedication and commitment towards them and their families. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She updates her knowledge regularly so that she is confident about what to do if she has concerns about a child. She is proactive at seeking out information and attending training. She has recently renewed her first-aid qualification. The childminder has effective procedures and comprehensive documentation to support her practice and care of children. She makes certain her systems for storing and sharing information with parents and professionals are robust to protect confidentiality and children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She has good links with other professionals and is knowledgeable about children's levels of development. She uses this information to plan appropriate challenges to support children's progress. The childminder shows enthusiasm as she talks to the children about what they are interested in. Together with her assistant, they introduce new words to children as they work together to build a train track. They encourage children to think for themselves as they work out how to build a bridge for the trains. The childminder offers children encouragement and praise for their achievements. Her good teaching skills enable children to be sociable and play cooperatively with each other. Children show an interest in books. They understand how to turn the pages and use pictures to tell the story. Children are developing confidence at speaking as they name the animals in the story and learn to listen carefully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's safety in her home and when she takes them on outings. Her effective use of risk assessments ensures the premises and equipment are safe, clean and suitable for the children's use. She maintains secure premises with space for children to move safely and freely around her home. Children who are settling in show they feel secure in their interactions with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder knows the children's preferences, likes and routines, enabling her to meet each child's needs extremely well. Children learn how to follow instructions and behave using good manners and kindness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and demonstrate good levels of concentration. They learn skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning, such as taking turns and respecting the views of others. They have time to practise and consolidate their learning, gaining important language, physical and social skills as they learn. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492455 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10089454 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. She provides all-day care, each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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