Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 December 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision and make plans to improve her service. She understands the importance of continual professional development, to help enhance her safeguarding knowledge and teaching skills. The childminder ensures that her knowledge and training meet current requirements and updates her polices and procedures to reflect this. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's welfare. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home to ensure it is a safe and suitable environment for children. n The childminder understands how to assess children's progress and support any gaps in their learning. She plans to use her experience and understanding of child development to enhance children's enjoyment and achievement. n The childminder recognises the importance of forming positive relationships with

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parents. She knows how to work in partnership to support children's care and learning needs. n The childminder understands her role in helping children to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. She knows how to promote their independence and help them learn good personal-care skills. n The childminder maintains a good range of toys and resources for children. She understands how to use these to support children's learning during different stages in their development.

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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 her knowledge and understanding of the welfare and learning requirements. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided and examined a sample of the toys, books, resources and equipment that the childminder intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the

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educational programme for children and assess their learning and development. n The inspector looked at the policies and documents the childminder intends to use when caring for children and discussed her self-evaluation and improvement plans. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101992 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10083642 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 1996. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday.

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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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