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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding about the different ways in which children learn. She knows how to plan activities that will interest and excite children of all ages. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands the actions to take if there are any allegations made against herself or members of her household. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. She plans to take children out into the local community and take part in activities with other children, to support their self-confidence and social skills. n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised, and is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure, and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. The childminder

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understands how children develop and how to plan to support their progress using the early years foundation stage. n The childminder knows how to support children to be independent. For example, she describes how she will encourage children to help her to prepare food. The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour, teach them to share and be kind to each other. n The childminder knows how to create strong partnerships with parents, sharing information and working together. She understands how to gather initial information about children, to inform her future planning and curriculum ideas. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and making plans for ongoing developments. She uses training opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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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 101979 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10072238 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5.30pm, from Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are suitable for the care of children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements, looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training.

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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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