Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 8 June 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to implement this appropriately to promote children's care, learning and welfare needs.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how to take appropriate action to promote children's safety. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and knows how to teach children about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has suitable arrangements in place for assessing children's development, including the progress check for children aged two.  The childminder has suitable strategies in place for managing children's behaviour. She understands how to support them in developing an understanding of people from different backgrounds and to respect and value others.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards her professional

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The provision meets requirements

development. She keeps her knowledge of childcare up to date by attending regular training and she takes suitable steps to improve her practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working with parents and other professionals involved with the children, in order to promote consistent outcomes for children.

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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 talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector sampled some of the documents the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector observed the play area and resources used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344214 Local authority Islington Inspection number 828463 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Kings Cross area in the London Borough of Islington. She works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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