Childminder in Camden

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children feel safe and secure within her setting, so they can thrive in their learning and development. She describes how she will offer a flexible settling-in period to build relationships and begin to understand children's individual interests. n The childminder recognises the importance of tracking children's development to ensure progress is made from their starting points. The childminder talks about the various ways she will record children's development, including short observations and photographs. The childminder describes how she will provide additional support and make timely referrals if she felt children required further help in certain areas of learning. n The childminder discusses how she will promote positive behaviour. She discusses the ways she will reinforce behaviours, such as turn taking and sharing equipment. The childminder talks about developing children's emotional

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resilience, helping them navigate their feelings, and beginning to resolve conflict independently. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder describes how she will teach children about making healthy choices through cooking activities and growing fruits and vegetables. Good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands regularly and covering their mouth when coughing, will be implemented. n The childminder understands the importance of forming positive partnerships with parents. She discusses in detail how she will share information and work consistently alongside parents right from the initial settling-in sessions. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive environment, where all children can see themselves positively represented. The childminder talks about how she will teach children to be respectful of the views

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of others even if they differ from their own. She describes how she will celebrate and embrace the different cultural celebrations important to children and families in her care. n The childminder has continued to invest in her own professional development. Even though she currently has no children on roll, the childminder has continued to undertake courses and liaise with the local authority regarding changes to best practice and guidance. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She understands her responsibility to being alert to the possibility that children may be vulnerable to harm or abuse. The childminder describes how she will record and report any concerns she may have. The childminder has an awareness of safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation and online safety. The childminder is part of a community group and keeps up to date with safeguarding concerns within her local environment.

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This provision meets requirements

20 June 2023 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 EY305472 Local authority Camden Inspection number 10276621 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 25 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder works full time from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant home-based 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 how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and childminder held discussions around the learning and development requirements. n The childminder and inspector engaged in discussions around safeguarding knowledge.

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Inspection activities

20 June 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

20 June 2023 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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