Childminder in Islington

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel very safe and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. They confidently make choices and happily engage in their play. Children display very positive attitudes to learning. They concentrate well and try hard as they complete puzzles. Children show energy and enthusiasm in their imaginative role play. They make links with experiences from their own lives as they pretend to cook dinner and bathe dolls. Children develop a good range of mathematical knowledge. For example, they learn about halves and quarters as they divide wooden play food. Children practise counting as they sing number rhymes and spoon dried beans into containers.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. They respond positively to her consistent guidance and quickly learn about the boundaries for behaviour. Children are kind and respectful towards others. Older children cheerfully share toys with their younger peers. They enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as handing out the plates at snack time. Children learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands thoroughly and using tissues to wipe their noses. They develop a good understanding of risks and how to keep safe. For instance, children know that they must step carefully and hold on to the rail when using stairs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to develop her service consistently. She constantly reflects on her practice, to ensure that children are well cared for and thoroughly enjoy their learning. The childminder makes effective use of training and resources, such as a childminder support network, to build on her professional skills and knowledge. Her husband sometimes works as her assistant. She fosters his childcare practice and ensures that he attends relevant training, such as for safeguarding and paediatric first aid. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly discusses children's learning and care routines with their parents, to provide them with consistent support. Parents describe the childminder's home as 'welcoming', 'safe' and 'immaculately clean'. They comment on the childminder's kind and patient approach and how she uses her 'depth of experience' to support children's progress. n The childminder understands the skills and knowledge children need to help

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them succeed when they move on to nursery or school. She carefully monitors children's development and ensures that they receive early help to close any gaps in their learning. n Children benefit from an interesting and well-balanced curriculum. The childminder knows about the children's interests and incorporates these into the resources and activities she provides. For example, children are keen to learn

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25 November 2021 more about animals. The childminder provides animal books as a way for them to discover new information, along with toys to prompt discussions. She ensures that children can explore their ideas about animals creatively, such as through art, singing and movement. n The childminder promotes children's communication skills very well. For instance, she looks at books with children and introduces new words, to help broaden their vocabulary. She encourages children to 'use their words' and repeats back correctly any words that they mispronounce. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, become confident talkers. n Children clearly enjoy learning and approach activities with great enthusiasm. They eagerly participate in action songs and practise physical skills as they 'wind a bobbin' or hop like rabbits. Children listen intently to stories and recall what they learned previously, as they discuss the characters and predict what will

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happen next. They enjoy being independent and display satisfaction in completing tasks, such as putting on their coats and shoes by themselves. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She teaches them social skills such as sharing and listening to others. The childminder incorporates some cultural and religious events into her curriculum, to help children learn about diversity. However, she has not considered all ways in which she can help children reflect on their differences and understand what makes them unique. n The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She provides healthy meals, including a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children play outdoors each day in the childminder's garden or at a local park. They show delight in vigorous exercise, such as racing games and riding on balance bicycles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular training to help maintain a secure understanding of safeguarding matters. This includes wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children from extreme views and online abuse. The childminder knows how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect. She is confident about the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder knows what she must do if there are concerns or allegations made about her or a member of her household. She uses risk assessments and daily checks on her home effectively to help keep children safe.

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should:

n develop further the opportunities to teach children about similarities and differences between people and to help them understand their own uniqueness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558119 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10175229 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding. They discussed the early years curriculum and how the setting is organised. n The inspector observed a range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors. She evaluated the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She spoke to children and considered their experiences with the childminder. n A range of documents, including suitability checks, safeguarding policies and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, were reviewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 November 2021 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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