Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised. She talks confidently about assessing risks, to help to provide a safe and hygienic environment for children. The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She can recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder attends safeguarding training regularly and holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder describes how she will meet children's individual needs, such as, if they have a food allergy or a medical condition. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning for their children. n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She explains how she will monitor and support their progress through the early years

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foundation stage. The childminder has a good range of resources to support children's learning and development. She knows how to enhance children's interest in learning, such as by taking them on outings. n The childminder knows how to support children to become independent and confident about what they can do. She understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and to teach them social skills, such as how to share and be kind. n The childminder recognises the significance of ensuring that her service is welcoming and inclusive. She knows how to support children's positive awareness of differences between people. The childminder is keen to encourage children to develop respect for living things and their environment. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical health and well- being. For example, she explains how she will take children to the park for fresh air and exercise each day. The childminder understands the importance of

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children making positive choices, such as cleaning their teeth and eating healthily.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY551349 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10190121 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she will use for childminding. She explained how she will keep children safe in her care. n The childminder described how she will organise her provision, including the learning programmes for children. n A range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and safeguarding policies were reviewed by the inspector.

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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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