Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 6 August 2019 Previous inspection date 10 September 2015

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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 warm and caring. She is skilled at supporting the learning and development of very young children. The childminder is responsive to children's individual needs and they respond excitedly to the resources and activities she provides for them. n Children settle quickly and form a strong bond with the childminder. Their emotional well-being is supported well. For example, children confidently turn to her for comfort and reassurance, if needed. n The childminder carefully observes children as they are engaged in their activities. She uses her observations effectively to identify their immediate interests and build on their learning. Children are supported in progressing well in all areas of their learning. n Children are encouraged to develop a love of books. The very youngest children explore soft books and are fascinated by the pictures and textures. Older children enjoy choosing their own books during regular trips to the local library.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not fully explore additional ways to extend her professional skills and knowledge, to support children's learning at an even higher level. n Children are not provided with as many opportunities as possible to explore their similarities and differences, to develop their understanding of others even further.

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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 identify further ways in which to build on professional skills and knowledge to raise the quality of teaching even higher n enhance ways in which children can learn about, and deepen their understanding of, their similarities and differences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. n The inspector looked at the room and resources used by the children. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows how to respond if she has concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she carefully teaches them how to cross roads while walking in the local area. The childminder works closely with other professionals, when needed. This particularly supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a range of activities which support them in exploring the local area and wider city in which they live, for example, as they travel on buses and trains. The childminder gently encourages children to develop their physical skills. For instance, she entices the youngest children to move in different ways in preparation for early walking. Older children climb, slide and jump as they explore soft-play resources. The childminder understands how to support children's emerging speech and language skills. She uses a rich and varied vocabulary of words and sounds to extend children's learning. Children explore the natural world. For example, they gaze in fascination at different animals during a visit to a local zoo.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. For example, the youngest children gaze at her intently and giggle with delight as she plays simple games with them. Children are supported in learning about leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children are encouraged to rest when they are tired. The childminder works closely with parents to support healthy eating and extend their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. Older children quickly acquire the independence skills they need for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports all children in developing self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are sociable and self-motivated learners. They are ready to learn. Children develop their concentration skills as they explore baskets of resources containing items of different textures and colours. They experiment with sound and movement and are excited by what they can do and achieve. Children delight in exploratory activities and direct their own learning as they easily access the resources. They understand their own needs and are able to make these known. Children's outcomes are improved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344214 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10104672 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 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Islington. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years 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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