Childminder in Islington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures that she remains up to date with current requirements and legislation by completing regular online training. This includes safeguarding training, which she explains helps her stay informed about how to recognise the signs of abuse and follow the correct procedures for reporting concerns. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed further training online and through the local authority. She is committed to helping children to make strong progress. The childminder shares how she will regularly reflect on her practice to help her to meet children's individual needs and improve her provision. She has completed training to enhance her knowledge of how to identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and make timely referrals. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a flexible settling-in process that caters to the needs of individual families and their children. She

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explains that she will incorporate children's interests and care routines from home to facilitate a smooth and reassuring transition into the setting. The childminder describes how her main focus during this period will be on building positive relationships and creating a home-from-home environment to support children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing varied indoor and outdoor opportunities to support the development of children's fine and gross motor skills. She discusses how she will use ongoing assessment to tailor activities that develop children's core strength and coordination across different age groups. For example, she describes how she will focus on tummy time and grasping for younger babies, while offering climbing, balancing and mark-making activities for older children. n The childminder recognises the value of planning outings to help children to

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make meaningful connections with their learning. For example, she gives an example of when children showed an interest in wild animals, she organised a trip to the zoo to deepen their knowledge and understanding. n The childminder outlines how she will support children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour. She highlights the importance of consistent routines that promote children's independence and help them to understand her rules and expectations. Additionally, the childminder explains how she will be a positive role model and demonstrate good manners, kindness and respectful interactions. n The childminder explains that planning a personalised curriculum based on children's interests is essential to keeping them engaged, motivated and curious. She explains how this tailored approach will foster children's love of learning, encourage them to participate and support their deeper understanding and

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development across all areas. n The childminder understands the importance of working with external professionals to ensure that children make the best possible progress. For example, she describes how she has actively supported children's transition to

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27 May 2025 school by liaising with teachers and working in partnership with parents and carers. The childminder explains how this collaborative approach will promote continuity, reduce anxiety around transitions and support children to start school with confidence and readiness to learn. n The childminder is committed to supporting children to develop their language and communication skills. She recognises the importance of planning activities, such as story time, interactive play and modelling language to support children's communication development. n The childminder explains how she has strengthened her partnership and communication with parents. For instance, she describes how she will provide regular updates on their children's learning and development through daily feedback. The childminder discusses how she will share practical tips, such as encouraging children to practise putting on their coats and shoes, to support

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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 EY474690 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10380915 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 1 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Islington. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 46 weeks of the year, and is closed during the school summer holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to plan and deliver an early years curriculum for children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she will keep children safe and protect them from harm. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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27 May 2025 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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