Childminder in Kensington and Chelsea

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 29 November 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not have a current suitable first-aid certificate. This expired very recently and the childminder has taken immediate action to address this. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She has attended further training to develop her knowledge. She understands the action to take if she had concerns about a child.  The childminder knows how to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment and how to promote equality and children's emotional well-being. She understand how to help children learn to respect others and behave well.  The childminder understands how to meet the learning and development requirements. She knows how to monitor children's progress and prepare them for school.  The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. For

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The provision does not meet requirements

example, through providing physical play, nutritious food and a clean environment.  The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents, other settings and professionals caring for children, and sharing information with them.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice, so that she can continually make improvements to her provision.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children 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 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that a valid suitable first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 25/11/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan activities which meet children's learning and development needs.  The inspector sampled documents and discussed policies which the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and viewed resources that are available for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232051 Local authority Kensington & Chelsea Inspection number 812633 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Ladbroke Grove, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The childminder provides care all week, throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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