Childminder in Haringey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She describes possible signs that may indicate when a child may need protection; for example, from abuse and exposure to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. n The childminder understands the significance of evaluating her practice and values feedback from parents and her co-childminder. She understands the importance of maintaining effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to extend children's learning and share the progress children make. n The childminder is aware of positive behaviour management and understands how to support children's good behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships. For example, she teaches children about

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This provision meets requirements

sharing, turn-taking and respect for others through daily activities. n The childminder's curriculum offers children plenty of opportunities to play and learn outdoors. The childminder knows and understands the value of outdoor play to promote children's physical health and confidence. The childminder understands the importance of developing secure attachments with children, to promote their confidence and emotional security. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she considers each child's individual interests and stage of development. She discussed how she monitors and assesses the children, and uses this information to plan activities to support their learning and development. n The childminder ensures her professional development is regularly updated. For example, she continues to complete relevant training and research to extend her skills and knowledge and enhance her teaching practice, and to support

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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 140346 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10232935 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 18 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the Alexandra Park area of the London Borough of Haringey. She works each weekday, from 8am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year, with her co-childminders and four assistants.

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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 provider, and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her service to ensure continuous improvement. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm. n The childminder discussed how she provides appropriate learning experiences to help children make progress.

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Inspection activities

29 June 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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