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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in this nurturing environment. They have a close bond with the childminder, reaching out their arms to her, with a big smile, as soon as they wake up from their nap. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with their childminder and are happy and relaxed. The childminder encourages children to confidently lead their own play and choose which resources they want to explore. For example, younger children carefully stack blocks to create a tower and pick books they would like to look at with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children show immense joy at being outside. The childminder takes children on daily visits to a local park, where they develop their physical skills as they climb, balance and slide. The childminder develops children's understanding of road safety. Children check the road for cars before carefully crossing the road, while they hold the childminder's hand. They benefit from a wide range of experiences that help them to learn about the world around them. The childminder provides children with visits to the large, open spaces to offer them the chance to learn about different animals that live there. She takes children on frequent visits to the local playgroups. This provides children with the opportunity to socialise with adults and children they are less familiar with. Children behave well. They are kind, caring and friendly. For example, children offer the inspector a cup and some dough to play with.

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need to do better?

n The childminder collects information from parents about their individual child's starting points in development. This helps to inform her curriculum right from the start. The childminder observes and assesses children's level of development and knows what children need to learn next. She shares children's next steps in learning with parents, which helps to support children's learning at home. n Parents report positively on the childminder's caring and nurturing approach. They appreciate the guidance and support that she provides. Parents write positive comments about the good-quality care and education that their children receive. They appreciate how much individual care she offers and feel their children have made good progress since starting. n The childminder has a strong awareness of children's emotional needs and helps them to manage their feelings. For example, when children have a minor tumble, she offers cuddles and reassurance. The childminder helps children to

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regulate their breathing, and they instantly feel understood and safe. Children demonstrate high levels of resilience and self-confidence. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages children to do things for themselves. For example, the childminder blows bubbles for children to explore. Children are then encouraged to 'have a go',

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26 June 2023 which they happily do. The childminder offers genuine excitement for children when they persevere with a task. This builds children's sense of self-pride and achievement. n The childminder is reflective about her setting. She knows what she does well and what could be improved. The childminder seeks advice and support from other agencies, when required, to develop her teaching practice. She accesses training and has ambitions to improve her knowledge in different areas. She has created strong links with other childminders, which enables her to share ideas and keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder provides a wide range of activities based on the different themes that children are currently learning about. For example, children show a deep interest in a circle puzzle, which is based on their previous learning about shapes. They spend time exploring and investigating. Overall, the childminder

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supports children's learning well. However, at times, she does not always challenge children's learning. For example, she does not provide more information about circles to extend children's interests even further. n The childminder promotes children's language development. She speaks clearly and provides good eye contact when speaking to children. The childminder narrates what children are doing and uses songs as a way of capturing children's interest. She encourages children to try and repeat the words that she says, providing them with the space and time to do it in their own way.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare and acknowledges the importance of taking prompt action to help protect children. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that she remains up to date with safeguarding requirements and any changes in legislation. She supervises children very well and makes sure that her home is safe and risk-free. For example, the childminder carries out regular risk assessments, which help her to identify and remove possible hazards, to keep children safe. She has all the required documentation and records in place.

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should:

n develop teaching skills even further to make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483193 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10295524 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Mildmay, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works throughout the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder shared key documents with the inspector. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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26 June 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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