Childminder 135813

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 3 October 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to conduct safety checks to reduce hazards to children. She understands how to support children's health and physical well-being.  The childminder understands child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of harm.  The childminder understands how to use suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour and how to teach them to respect others.  The childminder understands how to use assessments to plan for what children need to learn and develop next. She knows how to use opportunities to help children make progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, schools and other providers to support continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder has appropriately addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection and attends training courses to build on her childcare skills. She knows how

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The provision meets requirements

to evaluate her practice to develop her service further.

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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 discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house that the childminder intends to use for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualification and training certificates, accident and medication book, and policies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135813 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1061393 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 3 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in Brimsdown, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder offers full or part-time care, all year-round. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the 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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