Childminder in Camden

Inspection date 1 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands that she will reflect on her and her assistant's practice and identify areas of improvement. For example, she understands the importance of reflecting on future improvements and on the quality of practice, to improve her and her assistant's skills and knowledge, through regular meetings and attending courses. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children in her care. n The childminder discusses the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air, to promote healthy lifestyles. n The childminder understands the importance of completing observations to assess and monitor children's progress. She describes how she will provide a suitable range of learning experiences to help children make good progress in their development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and how to support children to develop respect for others different to themselves. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children attend to promote continuity of children's care and learning.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed risk assessment. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she implements statutory and other government requirements. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including a sample of policies and procedures and records that the childminder uses when children are cared for, as well as the evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102019 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10072239 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Belsize Park, in the London Borough of Camden. She is available to provide care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant when needed.

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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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