Childminder EY368561

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 25 November 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm, and she knows the procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child.  The childminder knows how to maintain a safe environment for children. For example, she understands the need to regularly risk assesses her home to identify and reduce potential hazards.  The childminder knows how to plan a suitable learning environment for children. She has improved her knowledge and understanding of observations and assessments processes. She is aware of how to complete progress checks for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder has appropriate strategies in place for managing children's behaviour, including teaching them to respect and value others.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder keeps up to date with childcare practices, such as through reading relevant literature and attending training and various workshops.

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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 about her understanding of the requirements, including how she intends to implement these in her practice.  The inspector observed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the childminder's records and documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368561 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1057769 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant. She is available to provide care three days a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 7.30am to 7pm. She operates throughout most of the year and is available to work weekends. 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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