Childminder in Islington

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, ISP Inspection, monitored your provision on 16/05/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 14/01/2014, we sent you a notice to improve.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. The inspector reviewed your attendance records, medication policy and risk assessment systems. She observed your interaction with the children. She also looked at your self-evaluation process.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have developed a clear action plan to address the issues raised at your last inspection and that you have quickly implemented these plans. You have actively welcomed support from your local authority early years coordinator. You have attended training and booked for additional courses, in order to support your practice. You have devised a new system to seek information from parents and to inform your self-evaluation process.

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Outcome of monitoring

You state that your assistants are in the process of completing the required suitability process with Ofsted. In addition, you have employed a temporary assistant who has suitability checks with Ofsted. This helps ensure continuity of care for the children who attend your setting. You now display information for parents which tells them about your procedures when working with assistants. You have reviewed your self- evaluation system with your assistants to raise their awareness of how to follow your procedures.

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Outcome of monitoring

You are now recording children's attendance more accurately and have appropriate systems to record the giving of any medication. You have reviewed your risk assessments to ensure they include signed consents, in particular, for administering medication. You are recording any concerns about children's well-being more accurately. These processes contribute to ensuring children are safe in your care. Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Lorna Fitzjohn National Director, Childminding

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