Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is passionate about developing her practice and understands the importance of accessing continual professional development. For instance, she attends training and reads relevant childcare literature to keep her knowledge up to date. She completes any mandatory training, such as safeguarding training, to ensure she understands how to protect children from any risks to their physical and mental well-being. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the safeguarding procedures to follow to keep children safe. She knows the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, neglect or radicalisation and how to report any concerns. n The childminder understands the importance of carrying out risk assessments to help provide a safe environment for children. She knows what possible risks to children are and how to minimise these to support children's safety. n The childminder knows how to plan learning opportunities that enable children

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to build on their knowledge and skills. She understands how to construct a broad and balanced curriculum and how to support children during their different developmental stages. The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of how to support children's language and communication skills, for example, through role play and story time. n The childminder identifies the importance of working in partnership with external professionals and parents to meet children's individual needs and help them make the best progress in their development. n The childminder is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and knows how to teach children about how to be healthy. She recognises the importance of having discussions with children about what healthy foods and drinks are and teaching them the benefits of exercise. n The childminder understands how to support children's good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, such as by being a good role model for children to

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learn from. She knows how to help children understand, express and manage their feelings to promote their emotional well-being.

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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 2650930 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10350584 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

This childminder registered in March 2022. She lives in Holloway within the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification 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 inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they will keep the environment safe. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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20 June 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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20 June 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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