Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/08/2013 10/05/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is not meeting the requirements for documentation for the Early Years Register or the Childcare Register as she does not keep a written record of accidents.  The childminder produced evidence to show that she had received parents' written consent and instructions to administer medication to children. However, the childminder does not keep a written record of when medication is administered to children, as required.  The childminder is able to explain how she would take positive steps to promote children's safety through conducting risk assessments and regularly checking toys and equipment to make sure that they are safe and suitable for the children.  The childminder has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that would give cause for safeguarding concerns about a child. She is able to demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made

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The provision does not meet requirements

against her or a member of the household.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of managing children's behaviour.  The childminder demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements and demonstrates how she would observe children's progress and plan play for children in the different areas of learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of working in partnership with parents.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector interviewed the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, which included procedures for risk assessment for indoors and outings, observation and assessment records, children's records, attendance records, accident and medication records and policy documents for safeguarding and sick children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her four children in a flat on the eighth floor of a purpose built block in the London Borough of Islington, close to Old Street station. The flat is accessed from ground level using a lift or stairs. All areas of the home are used for childminding. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There were no children of early years age on roll at the time of the inspection.

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must:

 Keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child.

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must:

 Keep a written record of accidents or injuries sustained by the children and first aid treatment given to the children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 Keep a record of any accidents which occur on the premises where childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  Keep a record of any medicine administered to a child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385139 Local authority Islington Inspection number 923090 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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