Childminder in Islington

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children blossom in the care of this extremely nurturing and knowledgeable childminder. Her home is welcoming and safe. Photos of children's family members are displayed to make them feel secure when away from home. She knows the children very well and understands their individual learning and development needs completely. She gathers as much information about them as she can before they start. This helps them to settle in and to quickly feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is outstanding

Activities and resources are stimulating and engaging for the children. They concentrate for long periods of time and persevere when tasks are challenging, all the time receiving gentle support and warm encouragement from the childminder. Children move around the space freely, independently choosing the things they are interested in. She encourages them to take controlled risks. Doing this helps them to become more self-assured and confident.

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The provision is outstanding

Communication and language learning is a strong focus. The childminder talks to the children all the time, describing what they are doing and modelling spoken English. She asks them questions, encouraging them to answer her 'using their words'. Books are shared regularly to extend children's vocabulary. For example, babies choose the books they love to hear. They sit on the childminder's lap totally engrossed in the pictures, while she brings them to life with her animated storytelling.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very well qualified and experienced. She carefully chooses training that she knows will enhance her provision and benefit the children who attend. She is reflective and seeks feedback from others, including parents, to develop her already outstanding practice. n The childminder plans a broad curriculum that takes account of the individual needs and interests of every child. Activities are stimulating and always focus on what children need to do next. They are clearly differentiated to ensure younger and older children all gain the very best from their learning experiences. n Assessment procedures are very effective. The childminder swiftly identifies any gaps and/or concerns with children's development, putting targeted support in place immediately. She seeks advice from external agencies when needed, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very skilled at supporting children as they play. She scaffolds activities by providing just enough support without taking away the challenge. This means children show real pride in their achievements and encourages them to keep on trying when things are difficult.

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need to do better?

8 September 2022 n Children are becoming highly independent, and even the youngest children are learning how to care for themselves. They understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and why they must clean their teeth regularly, especially after meals. n Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning journey, receiving nursery teacher's comments on how confident and independent the children are when they transition to school. The childminder shares information with these settings and helps children to settle in herself, ensuring consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder's provision for personal development is outstanding. Children flourish in her care. She is extremely attentive to their care needs and goes above and beyond to ensure they feel safe, secure and highly valued. As she says, 'They are part of my family.' n Children spend every day outside whatever the weather. They visit local parks

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and playgrounds to practise their large-physical skills, and they attend stay and plays to develop their personal and social skills. They learn why it is important to eat healthy food and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder teaches the children to respect others and develops their understanding of other cultures and their beliefs. She confidently challenges any stereotypical behaviours and celebrates diversity. This increases children's awareness of difference and helps them to understand the community and the world they live in. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They appreciate the way she keeps them up to date with their children's learning, and they praise her caring nature and the warm, friendly support and advice she provides. They comment on the excellent progress their children have made since they started with her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role to safeguard children. She has a thorough knowledge of how to identify signs that a child might be at risk of abuse and has appropriate procedures in place to report any potential concerns. She undertakes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the support available in the community for families that may benefit from this. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, inside and when out on visits. The childminder ensures her home is safe and risk free. She carries out regular risk assessments, which help her to identify and remove possible hazards, always keeping children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133307 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10138052 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 1 Date of previous inspection 6 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6.30pm, during term time and occasionally during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 September 2022 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

8 September 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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