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 arrive confident and eager for the day ahead with the childminder. They receive cuddles and comfort. Children know the setting well and are quick to make choices about what they would like to do. Some children read books, while others find toy cars and buses to play with. The childminder gathers essential information from parents about their children.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that interest children throughout the day. Children are engaged at all times and access a good choice of resources. They rush over to the indoor slide and tunnel, enjoying climbing up and sliding down. Children smile and giggle as they crawl through the tunnel, interacting positively with their peers and the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children go on outings and get fresh air and exercise. While they walk to the playground, they learn about people who help them. For instance, children say hello to the postal worker and stop to post letters through the postbox. When children arrive at the local playground, they run around, climb, jump and slide. The childminder sings nursery rhymes with children, who are very excited. Children benefit from visiting local playgroups. This helps to support children's social interactions with their peers and the local community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong knowledge of what children know well and what their next steps in learning are. He knows children's interests and uses his knowledge to plan a broad and exciting curriculum. Children learn about animals. They enjoy drawing animals and put their pictures in an envelope, which they decorate with animal stickers. Children talk about the colours of the animals and the noises which they make. n Children's behaviour is good. They use lovely manners, which are modelled by the childminder. Children know the behaviour which is expected of them and show a good understanding of boundaries. For instance, in the playground, children listen and respond to the childminder's instructions. They look, stop and wait for the childminder's directions. n The childminder understands that it is important to read to children. When children bring books over to the childminder, they read together. They talk

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need to do better?

about what is happening and what they will be doing next. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently extend children's communication and language skills. For instance, when children use single words, the childminder does not always encourage children to expand their vocabulary. n The childminder helps children to gain independence in their personal hygiene and self-care routines. Children follow handwashing practices very well. They

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11 January 2023 know to use their own flannel, and come to the table asking to wash their hands when they know it is time for meals. n Parents say that the childminder provides high-quality care for their children. They are very happy with the support and communication which they received during their children's settling-in period. Parents mention that they receive pictures throughout the day and the childminder provides them with feedback at the end of the day, highlighting what their children have been doing. Parents say that they can see the progress which their children are making. n Children enjoy mealtimes. They are eager to sit at the dining table to watch the childminder prepare their meals. The childminder sits with children at all mealtimes, creating a warm and social experience for the children. Children feed themselves well and if they are reluctant, the childminder supports them. The childminder provides children with freshly cooked and healthy meals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and his co-childminder work together to evaluate the provision and the delivery of the curriculum. They discuss what has worked well and plan for the next steps. The childminder listens to parents and reflects on their feedback. He plans to extend on themes and topics that have been a focus at the local playgroups to consolidate children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder risk assesses activities and outings well. He has completed mandatory child protection training. The childminder recognises the signs of abuse. He is aware of the procedures for recording and reporting if he suspects a child or family are at risk. The childminder has contact information for the local safeguarding team and local authority designated officer. He understands the importance of reporting the signs of radicalisation, and is aware of the possible risks which children may be exposed to when online. The childminder supports parents by sharing information from the local authority on posters and leaflets.

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should:

n extend children's vocabulary to help them to make the best possible progress with their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424355 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10235526 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 5 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. He lives in Finsbury Park, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works with his partner, who is also registered as a childminder. He operates all year round, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, apart from some family 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and during the learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and evaluated the impact on children. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector observed safety and hygiene routines. n Discussions with parents and children took place, and the inspector reflected on these discussions. n The childminder carried out joint observations with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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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