Simone Ann Lovell

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly describes her knowledge of promoting early learning and development. She talks about what she wants the children to learn and how she plans to implement this. The childminder describes how she checks children's progress to ensure they are ready for the next stage of learning. n The childminder is up to date with all relevant training. She talks about continuing to increase her own knowledge through taking part in online webinars. The childminder has not been working during the national lockdowns due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and, because of this, she feels it is important for her to refresh her knowledge. n The childminder talks of how she will have high expectations for all children. She explains how she will model positive behaviour for children, such as through sharing and using 'kind hands'. The childminder describes how she will promote children's independence skills.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of communication with parents, and describes how she will provide feedback in a variety of ways. These include sharing photos via social media, verbal feedback and a written daily diary. The childminder talks about her intention to have regular meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding, and understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She describes how she would be alert to the different signs of possible abuse and what she would do if she had a concern. n The childminder talks about the importance of ensuring that children learn about diversity and inclusion. She describes the resources she will use to teach children, such as books, puzzles and small world toys. The childminder talks about the adaptations she would make to activities to ensure all children would be included.

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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 EY555777 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10175252 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of early years learning and development requirements, and safeguarding practices.

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Inspection activities

5 October 2021 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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5 October 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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