Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable to care for children. She offers a vast range of good quality resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder clearly understands how to provide an effective settling-in process to build secure relationships and support children's emotional well-being. n The experienced childminder demonstrates clear knowledge on how to use observations and assessments to promote children's learning. She also understands how to prepare children for school. n The childminder offers an inclusive service. For instance, effective partnership working with other professionals is highly important to the childminder. She discusses the benefits of early identification and intervention to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to foster continuity in children's care and education. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has

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completed relevant training and understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's safety or welfare. n The childminder displays clear knowledge in relation to supporting children's independence and helping them to develop a positive view of themselves. For instance, she discusses the value of giving children lots of praise and encouragement and boosting their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder discusses how she intends to foster trusting and supportive relationships with parents. She highlights the importance of taking time to get to know the whole family and providing daily feedback to help parents to feel fully involved in their child's care and learning. n The childminder is committed to ensuring that her professional knowledge is kept up to date. She is aware of ways that she can monitor and improve her service further, and the importance of including children's and parents' views.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder displays a good awareness of supporting children to lead active lifestyles. For instance, she discusses the positive effects of lots of outdoor play on children's physical and mental health.

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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 EY236809 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10073116 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 3 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Islington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to promote children's learning and offer a broad and interesting curriculum. n The inspector held a safeguarding discussion and assessed the childminder's knowledge in relation to protecting children from harm. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability information and training certificates. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home to ensure it is safe and suitable to care for children.

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Inspection activities

22 September 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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