Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 16 March 2016

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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 is experienced, caring and hard-working. She works well with parents to provide children with a warm and welcoming environment. n The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are enthusiastic to learn and happily engage in a range of age- appropriate activities. n Settling-in procedures are managed well and are personalised to the needs of each child and their family. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards providing a fully inclusive and good-quality provision for all children, which enables them to progress well. n The childminder has effective methods for self-evaluation and values the views of parents and children in this process. She reflects accurately on her strengths and areas for further development. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and keeps them informed about their children's experiences. For example, she shares children's achievements

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This provision is good

through daily discussions. Parents are very positive about the childminder and talk about the good care she provides and how happy their children are in her care. n The childminder does not work well with other providers to consistently support children's learning and development. n The organisation of some resources does not always allow them to be easily available for all children to make their own choices to freely play and investigate.

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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 extend information-sharing with other providers about children's progress and development, to support continuity of learning between the settings n enhance the organisation of resources so that children can independently investigate, explore and play at their own pace.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, children's assessments, the record of risk assessments and some policies. n The inspector had a tour of the rooms, area and resources used by the children. n The inspector jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder and discussed its impact on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She is aware of possible signs and symptoms that may raise cause for concern. The childminder ensures she carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and takes the necessary steps to minimise potential hazards. She ensures all people living in her home have completed suitability checks. The childminder uses a range of strategies to support her professional development. For instance, she regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas, and researches online to enhance her knowledge and skills. This has helped her in areas such as understanding and managing young children's behaviour and ultimately enhancing positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is of a good standard. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively, including for children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she plans interactive story sessions with props and sings action songs and rhymes. The childminder consistently models and repeats new words and phrases. Children respond with enthusiasm, for instance, when they play games, such as matching the correct noses to the animals. They giggle at the details as they select a nose at random out of the bag and check if it matches one of the animal cards. In this way, young children also learn good social skills of taking turns and sharing. The childminder uses observations of children's learning effectively, and provides individual learning plans for each child. She closely monitors the progress that children make to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder listens to the children attentively and is a positive role model. Children are given plenty of cuddles, attention and reassurance. Children settle in quickly and develop very happily in the childminder's care. The childminder provides children with a range of good opportunities to develop their understanding of the natural environment, other people and local communities. Children regularly visit local parks and farms, and meet other children at playgroups they regularly visit. Children develop good self-help skills during hygiene routines, such as mealtimes and during toileting. They learn about foods that are healthy for them, and are offered plenty of fresh fruit and drinking water throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn the essential skills for future learning in readiness for the move to nursery and school. They practise early writing skills as they make marks with crayons and chunky markers. Children develop and use their imaginative and mathematical skills effectively as they enjoy placing and counting small figures on a double-decker bus. They sing and dance along to action songs, such as 'Wheels on the Bus'. Children are confident and well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284315 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10104669 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 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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