Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 3 December 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident understanding of safeguarding and attends training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She knows the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and what to do if she has concerns. n The childminder knows how to support children in their personal and emotional development. She discusses confidently the ways that she helps them to develop independence and social skills, in preparation for when they move on to other settings. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She develops her professional knowledge and skills to help her make improvements to her service. n The childminder knows how to support children's learning. She demonstrates how she will use information gained from observations, to track children's progress and plan for their ongoing development. n The childminder has a secure awareness of how to promote healthy lifestyles for

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children, such as through providing healthy food choices and opportunities for active play both inside and outdoors. n The childminder understands the value of developing positive relationships with parents and other professionals, to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning.

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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 how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector viewed the childminder's documentation, including policies, procedures and risk assessments and discussed how she intends to use these when caring for children. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the range of equipment and toys

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available to children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her future plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320922 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10071551 Type of provision Childminder

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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 3 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006. She operates weekdays, throughout most of the year.

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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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