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

The children are given a warm welcome by the childminder. They quickly engage in an activity of their choice. They feel at home in the environment and have developed close bonds with the childminder. Children behave well, as they are focused on their activities and the childminder role models respectful interactions. They show high levels of respect for each other, the childminder and the toys. Children are kind to each other and considerate of each other's interests and choices. The childminder provides each child with the support they need and encourages them to try new things and develop independence in self-care routines. The childminder offers a range of activities based on the children's interests that support each child in their learning process.

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The provision is good

Children start the day by engaging in free play, where they choose the resources and activities they want to do. The childminder respects their choices and holds meaningful conversations with them about what they are doing. Children practise their hand and finger movement skills, using spoons to eat the pretend salad they made in the kitchen area. Children play instruments and sing their favourite songs, shaking the instruments to the beat. Children enjoy the time outdoors, developing their large-muscle movements. They climb up and down steps, practise their balance and ride cars and scooters. They play with balls, throwing them in the air and trying to catch them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for all children. The curriculum is based on the children's interests and what they can already do. However, the curriculum does not consistently challenge some of the older children. For example, the older children showed interest in using the instruments to keep the beat of the song but were distracted by the exploratory sounds played by the younger children. n The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences for the children while at the setting which are based on the children's interests. For example, children showed great interest in the play kitchen and food. However, she only occasionally takes advantage of the local surroundings to develop children's understanding of the world around them. n The childminder engages in meaningful conversation with the children during their play. She uses the child-led activities to introduce new vocabulary and

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encourage them to practise their language skills. She skilfully narrates children's play and models new words, giving them the vocabulary they need to express themselves. n The childminder helps children develop mathematical concepts and skills and weaves mathematics vocabulary into all aspects of the daily routine. They count

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27 September 2022 the animals on the pages of the book they are reading. They sort and count the farm animals in the farmhouse and name the shapes they see on the blocks they are exploring. n Children have positive attitudes towards learning. They are highly engaged in their activities and are free to explore resources on their own or with their peers. They are persistent when they encounter difficulties. The childminder encourages them to try new things, giving them constant praise and positive feedback. n Children are extremely respectful to each other and the childminder. The childminder and assistant are excellent role models for using good manners and respectful communication. The children incorporate their way of talking into their interactions with others. The childminder handles challenging behaviour by inviting children to reflect on their actions and emotions and teaching them strategies to help them do better in the future.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to supporting children's growing independence. She invites the children to try to put their shoes and coats on by themselves and find tissue paper to wipe their nose. The older children use knives to cut their fruit during snack time. With the younger children, the childminder asks their permission to change their nappy and talks to them during the process. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. They work together to develop action plans to help their child with their language skills and establish sleep routines. Parents are informed of what their child does with the childminder. They feel comfortable discussing their child's development with the childminder and co-childminder. However, they are not sure who their child's key person is.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. They know the procedures to follow and which professionals to contact if they have any concerns. They can clearly identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is being neglected or abused. The childminder has clear policies and procedures describing what to do in case of any safeguarding concerns which are shared with parents, the co- childminder and assistant. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home to ensure it is a safe space for children.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to explore their local environment to develop their interest in the world around them

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should:

27 September 2022 n consider different ways to further extend the older children's learning, to help them progress beyond what they already know n strengthen communication with parents, particularly communicating who their child's key person is.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466860 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10236251 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She works with her co-childminder in the London Borough of Islington. She operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare at level 4 and her assistant has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 premises and discussed the curriculum and how they support children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents to understand their views on the service provided by the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of the assistant. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact on the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 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

27 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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