Childminder in Islington

Inspection date 21 August 2019 Previous inspection date 13 June 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and she knows how to respond if she has a concern about a child or if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder has a very strong knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, female genital mutilation, gang involvement and grooming. n The childminder has planned a child-centred settling procedure which is based around the child's needs. She intends to work with the parent and the child to ensure a smooth transition into her care, spending time with both the parents and child together and finding out about the child and their needs. n The childminder intends to take children to a variety of local places of interest throughout the week, based on their interests and to support them to develop new ones. She proposes visits to a butterfly house and various museums. The childminder intends to visit local parks and an allotment at least once each day.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to regularly take children to activity groups at the local children's centre. She intends to be part of the childminder's network there which shares information that will be used to improve the quality of care and education in her provision. n The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child development. She understands how to monitor children's progress, assess their level of development and plan for their progression. She discussed how she would use information from parents, observations and photographs to regularly assess children. n The childminder is aware of how to promote healthy lifestyles and plans to cook fresh food daily for children's meals. She also intends to prepare and cook healthy snacks with children.

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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 looked at the rooms in the house used for childminding, the garden and the storage area for the resources the childminder has available for children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage, planning and assessment. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The inspector looked at the resources that the childminder has available for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133312 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10085020 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 13 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Newington Green, in the London Borough of Islington. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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Registers

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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