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 Good

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The provision is good

Children within this setting enjoy a fun, exciting and nurturing environment. They arrive happily, running in to greet the childminder with a cuddle. The childminder ensures the setting is safe for children by undertaking regular risk assessments of her environment.

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The provision is good

There are high expectations for children within the setting. The childminder understands the individual capabilities of children and encourages them to be independent. For example, children help to prepare vegetables, including carrots, tomatoes and cucumber, for their lunch. They use blunt knives to spread butter and houmous on bread. Children take pride in completing tasks for themselves, promoting their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model for them. She enthusiastically plays alongside children and demonstrates the rules of play, such as taking turns. Children play together cooperatively, following the childminder's lead. They show sustained levels of concentration. Children show they understand the concepts of simple games such as 'Pop-up Pirate', shouting 'pop, pop' as they wait to see if their sword will make the pirate pop up.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has a challenging curriculum in place that supports all children to achieve their full potential. The childminder has recognised the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, and she has adapted her practice to ensure that children feel settled and secure in order to thrive in their learning experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She can clearly articulate what they already know and her plans for their future learning. The childminder takes care to ensure that children have opportunities to consolidate their learning through various activities, ensuring they are ready for future challenge. Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared for the next stage of their learning. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's language well. For instance, the childminder uses repetition and labels objects. However, now that children are developing a wider vocabulary, the childminder is not always consistent in allowing children opportunities to answer questions raised, rather than providing answers immediately. n The childminder provides children with numerous activities that support all areas of their development. For example, as well as the setting's stimulating environment, children regularly attend childminder drop-in groups that allow

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23 September 2022 them to socialise in larger groups and build friendships. Visits to soft-play centres allow children to develop physical skills such as climbing and negotiating different obstacles. n The childminder is passionate about providing learning opportunities through fun experiences. The childminder is quick to pick up on children's interests. For example, while in the park, the childminder spots children covering their eyes and attempting to count. She joins in the game of hide and seek, helping children count from one to 10 and promoting mathematical language. She then hides and seeks them out, taking turns with the children. She feigns surprise every time she is found, and children shriek with excitement, completely involved in the game. n Developing healthy lifestyles is embedded within the setting. Meals are freshly prepared, and children are encouraged to taste a variety of fruits, vegetables

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and flavours. Parents are actively encouraged to be part of this, taking turns weekly to prepare a healthy meal for all children within the setting. Children regularly eat out with the childminder. This encourages them to learn good table etiquette and how to make healthy choices from a menu. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder ensures that parents are kept well informed of their children's development. For instance, verbal handovers happen daily, and 'wow' moments and observations of activities are sent via a messaging application in real time. Parents describe the childminder as child-centred, loving and fun. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting inclusion and tolerance within the setting. Home languages are displayed. There are resources, including books, dolls, musical instruments and dressing-up clothes, that enable all children to see themselves represented positively. Children are

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encouraged to be kind and have empathy for one another. As children grow, they are taught to listen and respect the views of others. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She regularly seeks feedback to enhance the service she provides. The childminder works closely with a network of childminders who she can seek advice from when needed. The childminder has regular contact with the local authority to keep up to date with the latest guidance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding requirements. She has kept up to date with training, and as such, understands the risks children could be exposed to. The childminder is clear in how she would report any concerns and displays a reporting flow chart on the parents' board. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to keep themselves safe. Discussions around road safety take place with even the youngest children. Although children do not use devices within the setting, the childminder ensures that parents are aware of how to keep their children safe online at home.

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should:

n increase the opportunities children have to recall information and use their emerging vocabulary to answer simple questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345594 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10235067 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 17 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Finsbury Park, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

23 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

23 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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