Childminder 102157

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 2 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to make her setting safe to ensure children can play safely. She explains how she will risk assess her home and any outings. In addition, she has a clear understanding of how to protect children from abuse and how to report any concerns she has.  The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She keeps herself up to date with childcare subjects by reading published articles. She has created positive relationships with the local authority advisors and attends training courses regularly. When caring for children the childminder plans to set herself targets to continually improve her service.  Resources are plentiful and well maintained. The childminder discusses how she will provide a wide range of resources for children to choose from. She explains that she will use children's interests and capabilities to plan exciting activities which motivate

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The provision meets requirements

children to learn and prepare them for school.  The childminder understands how to plan for children's learning. She explains how she will work with parents to understand what children can do and monitor children's progress closely. She discusses sharing information with parents and other professionals caring for children to complement their learning further.  The childminder has a positive attitude to change. She explains how she will appraise her service when caring for children and set priorities for improvement. She will listen to the views of parents and involve them in any changes she makes to her provision.  The childminder has valid insurance and a current paediatric first-aid qualification.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at qualification certificates and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102157 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1040085 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 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in London borough of Camden. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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