Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is confident to talk about her intended curriculum for children in her care. She is knowledgeable about child development and providing age- appropriate activities to extend children's learning. n Her resources are well thought out for a varied age range and cover all aspects of learning. n The childminder values the natural world and the local environment as important opportunities for learning, such as a trip to the park to observe ducks and trips to the supermarket to buy their snacks. n The childminder works closely with parents to share information about what children already know and can do. This enables the childminder to assess children's starting points accurately for those who are new to her setting. n The childminder aims to teach children to work together and understand the house rules. Children will learn about looking after themselves by caring for their teeth, eating healthy food and spending time outside doing physical activities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers. She explains that she will develop a shared approach to meeting children's care and learning needs. The childminder acknowledges that this will support the next stage in children's learning, such as school. n The childminder has a strong sense of community and aims to celebrate children's cultures. Parent surveys say that children are supported in their learning and parents talk about not only the care from the childminder but that of her whole family. n The childminder attends mandatory training as well as training to enhance her practice. n The childminder has a good support system in place. She seeks advice from the local council as well as childminding networks. n The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She keeps all of the required documentation for the safe and efficient

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This provision meets requirements

management of her setting. n The childminder demonstrates a good level of safeguarding knowledge. She talks about the different types of abuse, sign that may show that abuse is taking place and how to report it in a timely and professional manner. She completes relevant training on a regular basis to ensure her knowledge is 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 EY487337 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10264341 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Finsbury area in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 8pm, throughout most of the year. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed the available resources. She discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training certificates, evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2023 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

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