Childminder EY393733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 28 January 2010

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. Consequently, arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the educational programmes to support children's learning. Through discussions, she demonstrates how she tailors activities around each child's abilities and interests to help them make progress. The childminder understands her role to support children, in their readiness for school.  The childminder knows how to gather information from parents to find out about their children's individual needs. She understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals to promote consistency of care, and to help support children's learning.  The childminder understands how to help children learn to behave responsibly and develop a positive attitude towards diversity. She understands the importance of

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The provision does not meet requirements

teaching children about respecting one another, being kind and sharing toys.  The childminder has good knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise, including any allegations against herself or a family member. She has considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas to improve. She attends training to help her to consistently develop her knowledge and understanding of how children learn. Since her last inspection, the childminder has gained an early years qualification at level 3.  The childminder demonstrates her readiness to support children's health and well- being. She understands the benefits of daily exercise and providing healthy meals and snacks for children.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children 13/06/2016

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Due Date

 obtain public liability insurance. 13/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for the care of children and discussed the toys, resources and equipment that the childminder has available.  The inspector and childminder discussed how she will promote the children's safety and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393733 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1024520 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Islington. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She cares for children Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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