Childminder in Islington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 20 September 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and her role in meeting children's needs.  The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may cause her to be concerned about a child's well-being. She also understands the procedures to follow to promote children's welfare.  The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress. She understands how to help children make good progress through effective learning experiences, so that they develop the necessary skills ready for school.  The childminder has sound systems in place to promote children's personal development, behaviour and well-being. She has clear strategies for managing children's behaviour and to help them gain a positive sense of themselves and an understanding of others.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards her professional development and improving her practice. She regularly reflects on her practice in order to identify areas

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The provision meets requirements

for improvement and any additional training needs.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection, which has enabled her to improve safety procedures and improve the quality of her teaching.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents and others. For example, she knows that regularly sharing information with them is important in providing consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 and her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sampled some of the documentation that the childminder uses to underpin her practice.  The inspector observed the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400496 Local authority Islington Inspection number 838452 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 20 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Hornsey Rise area in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. 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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