Childminder in Islington

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has addressed the weaknesses in her practice identified at the last inspection. However, she continues to be in breach of the registration requirements. The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. Furthermore, she does not have public liability insurance in place for the premises where she provides childminding. n The childminder has a written statement for dealing with safeguarding concerns about children. She has attended safeguarding training and knows how to identify signs of child abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow should there be an allegation against herself or a member of her household. n The childminder understands the importance of good partnerships with parents to support children's care and learning. She explains how she will consult parents, to obtain the required information about all children that she cares for.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder discusses how she will provide healthy and nutritious meals for children. She knows that she must ensure the food she provides is suitable for each child's individual dietary requirements. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to support children's learning. She describes how she will plan the curriculum to help children make good progress in all areas of their development. n The childminder describes how she will support children's language and communication skills, for example through regular conversations, sharing stories and singing songs. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She explains the strategies she would use to help children understand boundaries and promote positive behaviour. n The childminder understands how to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

complete a valid paediatric first-aid qualification 04/04/2022

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Due date

obtain public liability insurance to cover the premises where childminding is provided. 07/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152094 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10120357 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Archway, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, 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 used for childminding. She discussed how she would ensure these are safe and the changes she would make if children are attending. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, such as safeguarding policies and suitability checks for members of her household. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of registration requirements. This includes how she will plan the educational programmes for children.

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Inspection activities

3 February 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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Inspection activities

3 February 2022 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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