Childminder 133302

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children highly sensitive and caring reassurance as they arrive and separate from their parents. She places absolute importance on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children's emotions are completely acknowledged with calm and sensitive comfort provided. They show how secure they are with the childminder as they concentrate and decide which activities they want to join in with. She makes sure that children can settle and take part with enthusiasm. She follows the children's lead, giving them confidence in making choices so that they can choose where and what they want to play with.

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The provision is good

The childminder's considered presentation of her good-quality resources means that children can self-select and develop the skills they need to be independent learners. She plans and organises the resources to capture each child's interests and so they can enjoy their play. Regular outings, including trips further afield, such as to the zoo, have been arranged with children's current interest in animals a feature.

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The provision is good

Activities are planned so that children can build on and develop their skills and learning. They count and measure with confidence as they help mould the play dough. They sit together with the childminder as they roll the dough, counting and adding to the number puzzles with the same number of play dough shapes. The childminder supports children to become confident communicators. She reads stories to children, bringing the stories to life and encouraging them to contribute. This means that children really enjoy taking part and listening to stories as they are told. They independently choose to look at the books after showing how their interest has been encouraged and embedded.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's skills and development on an ongoing basis. She plans activities and experiences that build on children's progress and help them achieve their next steps in learning. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is a positive role model. Through consistent communication and reinforcement, she is teaching children to understand why it is important to be kind to each other. She actively encourages children to be independent and to help each other with tasks. From an early age, she teaches children about how to play with the resources safely. She gives explanations that the children can understand and sits closely with them, interacting and encouraging them as they explore and learn to interact with each other positively. n Children enjoy exploring the community around them. The childminder regularly

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need to do better?

5 August 2025 takes children to community playgroups. This gives them opportunities to interact and play with other children so they can develop their social skills and physical skills playing in a larger group. This prepares children well for the next stage in their learning journey, including for the transition to starting school. n The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating. She provides them with nutritious meals, encouraging them to try different foods that they enjoy. The childminder ensures that her routines teach children how to stay safe. She constantly reviews her risk assessments and makes sure that children are well supervised. n The childminder reflects on the experiences she offers children. She is currently having work done to her garden, with plans to add to and enhance the outdoor resources and space for children. She keeps up to date with mandatory training

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need to do better?

and identifies areas of her own professional development. She is interested in completing training to further develop her skills and knowledge. This includes in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder values and promotes strong, working relationships with parents. Parents speak highly of the nurturing and reliable childminder. They comment on how well their children are doing in her care and how they can see them making such good progress. They say communication is excellent and they feel supported to continue their children's learning at home.

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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 continue to strengthen the good systems in place to plan for ongoing professional development and to develop skills and strengthen practice going forward.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133302 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10398623 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 6 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the London Borough of Islington. She is available for work Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure all areas are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

5 August 2025 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

5 August 2025 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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