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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Islington

Inspected 4 Jul 2022 · published 25 Jul 2022 · URN EY541521

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Jul 2022

  • Inspectors verified

    Jenny Gordon

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY541521

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  • OverallMet

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+32Mostly positivemore positive than 59% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
4
Words of findings
267
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 41%About the inspection 59%

Full report text

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 and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. n The childminder's premises are well organised with appropriate resources. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and puts any necessary measures in place to keep children safe. n The childminder explains how she uses 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 identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she builds positive relationships with children and praises them when they show expected behaviours. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through being physically active and spending time outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of building strong parent partnerships. She has systems in place to communicate children's progress and what they have been doing during the day.

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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 EY541521 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10198010 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

This childminder works from her home in the London Borough of Islington. She registered in 2017 and holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n Discussions were held between the childminder and inspector. This included discussions about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector viewed the area where childcare is provided. n The inspector reviewed documentation and discussed this with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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

4 July 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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Inspection activities

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