Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 2 February 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands requirements. She understands how to observe and assess children in order to identify their achievements and to monitor their progress to help them be ready for the next stage.  The childminder knows necessary safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands how to protect children from harm. Safeguarding is effective.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being by encouraging regular outdoor activities, healthy hygiene routines and healthy eating.  The childminder recognises the need to promote positive behaviour. She understands how to support children in developing an understanding of diversity and in learning to value and respect other people.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers. She understands the need to exchange information with them in order to promote children's care and learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the need to continue with her professional development and to keep her knowledge of childcare up to date.

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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 engaged in discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation used by the childminder.  The inspector observed the areas in the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133300 Local authority Islington Inspection number 836363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 2 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1994. She lives in the Caledonian and Barnsbury area in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, during the school term. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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