Childminder in Camden

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. She knows how to support children to learn to manage their personal care needs, and to provide regular opportunities for children to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and help them to support children's learning at home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to learn to manage their feelings, and build strong relationships with them, so they develop positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102131 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10072243 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 1 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Gospel Oak, in the London Borough of Camden. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector had a tour of the premises, and viewed the toys and equipment that are available for children to use. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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