Childminder EY494384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She does not have public liability insurance.  The childminder knows how to keep her home free from hazards. She understands current child protection legislation and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to use assessments to plan activities which cover all areas of learning and meet children's needs. She knows the importance of working with parents and other professionals to support children's progress.  The childminder knows how to support children's self-esteem and confidence. She understands how to manage children's behaviour and teach them the importance of respecting others. She knows how to promote diversity and equal opportunities.  The childminder understands how to include the views of children and parents to evaluate her work and plan for continual improvements.

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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

 ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is obtained 01/03/2018  ensure public liability insurance is in place. 01/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at all parts of the childminder's home that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her understanding of safeguarding procedures and her knowledge of how to keep children safe.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the learning and development requirements with the childminder to assess her understanding of how children learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494384 Local authority Islington Inspection number 1034352 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Upper Holloway in the London Borough of Islington. She operates weekdays between 8am and 6pm all year except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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