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 childminder creates a warm and nurturing environment where children enjoy learning. Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder develops positive relationships with the children. She is attentive to their needs and uses her acute knowledge of their personalities and abilities to provide the right level of support. For example, she gently teaches young children how to respect their favourite book by turning the pages carefully.

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The provision is good

Together with her assistant, the childminder plans a range of activities that stimulate children's curiosity. The childminder observes children at play and takes account of what children have confidently achieved when considering what they need to learn next. She is ambitious for children to achieve well and offers new challenges in a steady and logical order. Children have plenty of chances to practise familiar skills and acquire new ones. For example, young children become adept at gripping and handling small objects in readiness for future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to understand expected behaviour well. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, which builds their confidence. They become great friends as they 'clap' for each other's achievements. They learn the joy of sharing and turn taking in the childminder's relaxed, home-from-home setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder diligently monitors children's progress to ensure their development remains on track. She works collaboratively with parents and seeks support from external agencies when she identifies children who may require additional support. The childminder's proactive approach supports all children to receive good opportunities to develop their full potential. n The childminder attends training, including online courses, to update her professional skills. She uses her knowledge to enhance children's care and progress. The childminder ensures that her assistants have the necessary knowledge and qualifications, such as first aid, to fulfil their role in keeping children safe. n There is a strong focus on building children's communication skills. The childminder sits on the floor with children and engages them in conversations throughout the day. She skilfully asks questions that prompt children to, for

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example, describe how much 'taller' they plan to build their towers. The childminder recognises the words children speak in their home languages and gives them time to express their views. The childminder's effective strategies help all children to acquire good listening and speaking skills. n Children understand how to keep healthy. The childminder takes children to a

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2 February 2024 variety of local amenities, such as soft-play centres, for vigorous play, to develop their coordination and agility. Children develop a taste for many flavours and enjoy a range of healthy meals. For example, children relish sushi for lunch. n Children develop independence well, as they are encouraged to learn to do things for themselves. They help to set the table for their snack and carefully chop their 'big' strawberries into 'smaller', manageable pieces under the childminder's close supervision. They make choices about their play and respond well to simple instructions. For example, they tidy away their resources before moving on to other activities. n The childminder plans specific activities to focus children's individual learning. Children build concentration as they persevere in threading small straws to construct towers. The childminder calmly encourages children to work at their

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own pace. The most able children are provided with a slightly higher challenge as they arrange their coloured straws into patterns. When they achieve this, the childminder helps them to think about how to continue with their play. Occasionally, the extensions offered in some activities do not meet the level of challenge needed to secure the best possible progress. n The childminder takes children on trips to places of interest, such as farms and museums. She extends children's interests in topics at home. Children take pride in using magnetic shapes to skilfully build houses for farm animals they recall from their visits. These experiences build children's interest in the world around them. n The childminder works effectively with parents to meet the individual needs of the children. She shares detailed information about children's care and progress, both verbally and through online apps. Parents are highly complimentary about

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the childminder's expertise and the 'supportive and amazing' care their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n plan greater challenges for the most able children as part of the curriculum to support them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498159 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10316962 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two registered assistants. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children, but no children were present in receipt of funding at the time of the inspection. The childminder and one of her two assistants hold relevant childcare qualifications at degree level.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

2 February 2024 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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2 February 2024 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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