Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder describes how she will carry out daily checks and risk assessments of her home to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. She understands how to promote children's safety and reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder is able to explain how she will use a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. She has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress, and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder discusses how she will have high expectations for children's behaviour. She is clear about how she will help children to develop positive relationships. The childminder explains how she will incorporate sharing, turn

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taking and respect for others into children's daily activities. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder is able to explain how she will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals in the locality to help promote continuity of care and learning, and to forge relationships within the community. n The childminder is able to explain how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from early years advisers and completes her own online research, in particular with regards to extending children's use of technology, which was an area to consider in her previous inspection.

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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 133258 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10106700 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the Tufnell Park area of the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works during term time from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder held discussions with the inspector about her childcare practices, including her understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to view the areas intended for childminding purposes. She looked at the suitability of toys and resources available. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, training certificates and information records.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2022 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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