Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of how to work in partnership with parents. She has good knowledge of how to ensure the settling in process supports the children's and parents' needs.  The childminder has good methods for sharing information with parents about their children. She understands how to communicate effectively and give parents opportunities to provide comments or feedback concerning their children.  The childminder is aware of how to provide a healthy, balanced diet for children, to promote their physical well-being. She has a good awareness of the need to provide children with outdoor play to support children's physical development.  The childminder is aware of how to implement hygienic practices when caring for children. She also has knowledge of how to encourage children to be independent with their own personal care needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and possible child protection

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The provision meets requirements

issues. She has a good awareness of what to do to keep children safe and has attended safeguarding training.  The childminder has a good awareness of how to provide a varied and challenging learning environment for children, to help them develop new skills.  The childminder has good knowledge of how to meet the learning and development requirements. She has attended training to increase her knowledge of how to observe and assess children's learning, to help children progress well.

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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 toured the parts of the home used for childminding purposes, to assess their suitability.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would safeguard children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's records and documents that she would use with children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448010 Local authority Islington Inspection number 900225 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. Her home is located in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection.

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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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