Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 5 February 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The caring and friendly childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to help her to improve and develop her provision continually. She understands that she is responsible for keeping her assistant's knowledge and skills up to date and does this through discussion and training. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe and protected from harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of child development. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and use this information to help her plan a range of interesting activities and experiences to progress children's learning. n The childminder knows how to promote children's positive behaviour. She demonstrates

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the importance of teaching children to respect others and how she would help children to develop confidence in their own abilities. n The childminder acknowledges the value of working in partnership with parents to promote children's care and education. She recognises the importance of sharing information with parents about their children's ongoing progress and providing them with ideas on how they can further support their children's learning at home.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for

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children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living and working on the premises. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self- evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414251 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10074552 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Camden. She is open from 8.30am until 3.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and from 8.30am until midday on Wednesday. She regularly works with assistants. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at degree level. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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