Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 26 July 2019 Previous inspection date 24 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They show that they have secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and are confident, happy and sociable. n The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children to play and learn. She carries out daily checks and risk assesses her environment and outings. n Children's progress is monitored closely. The childminder carries out regular observations and quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning. She works closely with parents and other professionals to help children catch up. n The childminder knows the children and families well. She has established strong bonds with them. The childminder shares information about children's development with parents and they work together to support children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the 'caring' service she provides.

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This provision is good

n The experienced childminder is highly effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she focuses on the pronunciation of words and breaks them down into different sounds to help children build them up, such as 'helicopter'. n Children's early writing skills are well supported. For instance, children play with activities that build up their hand muscles for writing, use a chalkboard to form letters from their name and have ample opportunities to use art and craft resources. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to build challenge into children's play and further extend their learning. n Even though the childminder assesses the quality of her practice, she has not focused her evaluation to improve the quality of changes even further and have a greater impact on children.

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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 strengthen further the quality of interactions with children so that they routinely extend and challenge children's learning n reflect on how information is used to evaluate the quality of practice even further and focus on how improvements made have a positive impact on children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector observed the childminder and children and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector reflected on an activity with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants regularly update their safeguarding knowledge. The childminder is fully aware of signs of possible abuse and knows the local reporting procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare or needs advice. The childminder has built positive relationships with other professionals. For example, she meets with other childminders and the local authority adviser to share good practice and attends childminding forum meetings to discuss current childcare information. The childminder gathers useful information when children first start at the setting to help her establish starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of resources, free play and planned activities. The childminder makes sure that children follow their interests. She helps them to make good progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder builds mathematical skills into play activities. For example, children talk about shape and colour as they play with puzzles. Children have opportunities to use their imagination and creativity. For instance, they draw pictures and use the role-play kitchen. Children build on their early literacy skills. They read stories and join in with their favourite songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of encouragement and praise. They develop good levels of confidence and behave well. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. For instance, they eat healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks and follow good hygiene procedures. Children have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air and to build on their physical skills. They are strongly encouraged to use polite manners. Children are growing in independence. For example, they take off their own shoes and carry out small tasks for themselves. The childminder regularly takes children on outings, for example to the local shops, playgroups, libraries and a local farm. This helps children to develop an understanding of their local community and their wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they require for the next stage in their learning. They regularly mix with others at local childminder groups to develop their social skills further and begin to learn about their local communities. Children are confident, inquisitive and keen to learn. They explore freely and make independent choices about their play. Older children learn about letters and the sounds they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102700 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10073015 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Holloway in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. At times, the childminder works with her two daughters, who are her assistants. She accepts funding for children who are aged two, three and four years old.

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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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