Childminder in Islington

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have valid public liability insurance in place. n The childminder does not have full awareness of events that need to be notified to Ofsted. She has not met her responsibility to notify Ofsted of a significant event that has occurred in relation to the childcare provided. However, the childminder knows the signs of possible child abuse and how to report her concerns. n The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the importance of being positive and knows how to adapt her practice to manage the behaviour of different age groups. n During discussion, the childminder showed understanding of how she would support children's understanding of the world. For instance, by visiting the nearby nature reserve, where they can observe wildlife and talk about the changing seasons. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her work regularly. She has

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set goals for improvement, for instance she is currently completing an early years course to enhance her knowledge and skills to promote best outcomes for children. n During discussion, the childminder showed that she understands the importance of providing nutritional meals and snacks and physical challenges for children. She recognises the importance of providing meals and snacks that are well balanced and knows how to promote children's physical health, for instance, by giving them opportunities to practise their climbing, running and balancing skills regularly. n During discussion, the childminder showed understanding of how she would teach children about difference. For instance, she would explain and celebrate a range of cultural or religious festivals, such as Diwali and Eid. The childminder has a range of resources that reflect different races and cultures, such as books, puzzles and dolls. n The childminder knows the value of working with parents. For example, she said

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she would talk to parents each day to exchange information on children's progress and well-being. The childminder knows how to help parents to support children's learning, for instance, by suggesting actvities to do at home with their children. n The childminder understands how to teach children communication, language and literacy skills, for instance, by reading stories to children and by singing songs. She would teach children new words as they play with activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children mathematical skills, for example, by pointing out door numbers as they walk along a road. She would talk about different shapes in the environment and sing number rhymes and songs to support their knowledge of shapes and counting skills respectively.

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This provision does not meet requirements

26 October 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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Due date

obtain appropriate public liability insurance 30/11/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of significant events that need to be notified to Ofsted 30/11/2023

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Due date

obtain and consistently maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 30/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402398 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10263440 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with a co-childminder and assistants from her co-childminder's premises in Highbury, in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the premises, toys and resources with the childminder. She talked with the childminder about how she will use these to promote children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification, insurance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to find out how she would use experiences and activities to support children's learning and development. n During the inspection, the inspector talked with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she will keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

26 October 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

26 October 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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