Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 13 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She completes appropriate risk assessments and has suitable procedures to ensure children are safe and protected in her home and on outings.  The childminder is aware of the procedures to take in relation to child protection, should she ever have a concern about any child in her care.  The childminder has a warm and friendly manner, which enables her to be a positive role model for children, to help them feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has experience of and knows how to use observation and assessment to effectively plan for children's individual needs.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder describes how she will promote a healthy lifestyle by providing children with healthy snacks and meals. She also knows how to promote their physical development through a range of well planned activities, both inside and outside the home.  The childminder is aware of how to use reflective practice to identify the strengths of her setting and any areas for further improvement.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the childminder's home and at the resources available for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide a range of activities and experiences for children to support their learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she keeps children safe and protects them from potential harm.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and documentation, including those for assessing children's development and safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279905 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 843606 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her school-aged daughter in Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey. Children are mainly cared for on the ground floor of her home, with a bathroom available on the first floor. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has no children on roll. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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