Childminder in Haringey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the importance of learning through play and following children's interests to plan engaging activities that meet their individual needs. She demonstrates her knowledge of a variety of activities that help children learn new skills. She understands how to assess, track and monitor children's learning to ensure they are not falling behind. She explains how she will identify their next steps and plan activities to enhance their progress. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of healthy lifestyles. She would provide children with lots of opportunities for physical activity with visits to playgrounds, walks to the woods to practise gross motor skills. She discusses the importance of encouraging parents to bring healthy and balanced packed lunches and snacks for the children. n The childminder talks about the importance of helping children with their

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language development. She explains how quality conversations and interactions are important, as well as role modelling language so children can hear and learn new words. Reading and sharing stories with children is an important part of her practice and she is keen to promote a love of reading. n The childminder explains that she would like children to become independent and confident. She will encourage children to serve themselves, pour their own drinks and make choices. She demonstrates understanding of sensitive care routines and talks about children washing their hands and managing their own self care and hygiene. n The childminder shows how she is improving her knowledge and wants to continue to enhance her professional development with further training. She has recently been on child protection training and explains how she would identify children at risk and the procedures she would follow to keep them safe.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains the importance of parent partnerships and finding out information about children when they start. She talks about how she will communicate regularly with parents to keep them updated on their children's welfare and development and signpost them to support they may need. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to promote positive behaviours and attitudes. She talks about how she will support younger children with sharing and taking turns, using a variety of strategies and setting clear boundaries. n The childminder has knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands the procedures to follow if she has to report concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder clearly describes the systems in place to risk assess her home and keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

18 April 2024 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 EY375643 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10335357 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 13 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. She works from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year, apart from bank and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed how she would ensure they are safe and suitable and changes she would make if children were attending. n The inspector and childminder discussed her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates.

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18 April 2024 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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18 April 2024 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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