Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will provide a varied and interesting curriculum for children. She understands how to sequence children's learning and build on what they already know. The childminder explains how she will observe and monitor children's progress in order to identify any gaps in their learning and development. She understands how to incorporate children's interests to keep them engaged in learning. n The childminder explains the importance of working in partnership with parents and sharing information with them. She understands the value of collecting information about children when they start, so that she can plan for their future learning. The childminder welcomes input from parents and seeks their feedback. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe indoors and outdoors. She explains how she checks the environment daily to ensure that it remains safe for children to access. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding

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children in her care. She knows who to report any concerns about children's welfare to. The childminder understands the value of keeping her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues up to date. n The childminder values and welcomes the support from the local authority and the training opportunities they provide. She has strong links with other local childminders to gain support and advice. n The childminder describes how she will take children to local playgroups and on outings, such as to the zoo and to the forest. She understands the importance of children playing in the fresh air and the general benefits to their general health and development. n The childminder explains how she will build strong relationships with children to ensure that they feel safe and secure in her care. She describes how she has high expectations of children's behaviour and will be a good role model for them.

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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 133199 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10316987 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 29 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Tufnell Park, in the London Borough of Islington. She operates for most of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3.

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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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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25 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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