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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children receive a rich set of experiences, which supports their understanding and appreciation of the environment they live in. They enjoy their time with the friendly and nurturing childminder. Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, older children show good coordination as they negotiate steps and changes in levels at the local park. The childminder provides younger children with encouragement as they gain confidence in walking. Children persist as they attempt more difficult tasks, such as running up a slope.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes sure that children's interests are at the core of her plans for their learning and play. Children are active learners and confidently move around, choosing what they want to play with. The environment is set up according to what the childminder knows children like to do and the skills she wants them to acquire next.

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The provision is good

Children regularly explore the local area and meet new people. They visit elderly people at a local senior group and sing songs to them. The childminder organises trips to provide children with real-life experiences. For example, children select and pay for ingredients during trips to the supermarket. This supports children's understanding of the world and helps them to gain a sense of community.

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need to do better?

n This passionate childminder has a strong focus on outdoor learning. Children attend forest school sessions, where they learn to manage risks and practise a variety of skills. For example, they whittle sticks and climb ladders, which they build with branches. This helps to broaden children's experiences. n Children take regular walks in the local park, learning about different types of birds, such as robins and blackbirds. The childminder encourages children to rub lemon mint in their hands to smell the scent. Children recognise and pick wild garlic as the childminder teaches them how it can be used in recipes. They use online apps to identify unknown flowers, such as periwinkles. This helps children to learn about nature and extends their vocabulary. n The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's interests and development when they

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start. She plans a curriculum based on these details and uses her ongoing assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress. n Parents are kept informed about their children's progress on a regular basis. The childminder offers advice on how they can support their children's learning at home. In addition, she provides parents with handovers and text messages. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning and care. In addition, it

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11 May 2023 demonstrates that she values partnerships with parents. n Children demonstrate a love of books. They explore the contents of books, sitting closely for a story or looking at them independently. Children make connections to the books they have read while walking in the woodland. For instance, children re-enact the story of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. n The childminder promotes healthy habits. She provides a variety of freshly cooked and nutritious meals. Children follow good hygiene routines and develop an increasing awareness of their physical needs. They enjoy fresh air daily. n Children's communication is supported well. The childminder models good language through daily routines, rephrases words clearly and asks children questions. She sings songs and rhymes and enthusiastically reads stories with children. Children join in with rhyming refrains. The childminder draws attention to different sounds. Children listen to the birds singing and the aeroplanes flying

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overhead. This supports their listening and attention skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice, and she invests in her own professional development. For example, she is about to complete forest school training. The childminder has a support network of other childminders and strong links with the local authority. n Overall, children behave well. The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills and to play together. However, on occasion, she does not ensure that children respond appropriately to what she has asked and that they develop a deeper understanding of her rules and boundaries.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about a range of safeguarding issues, including using technology safely. The childminder understands the correct reporting procedures in case of concern about a child's welfare, including what she should do if an allegation is made against her or anyone in her home. In addition, she teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them about road safety while on outings. The childminder keeps her first-aid and safeguarding training up to date.

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should:

n develop strategies to help all children follow instructions and understand the expectations for their behaviour and the consequences of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389675 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10263439 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 2 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Highbury area of the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4 and is currently completing a forest school 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about partnership working with parents and others. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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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Inspection activities

11 May 2023 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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