Childminder in Kensington and Chelsea

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 June 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she has up-to-date knowledge of how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident. n The childminder completes risk assessments to help keep her premises safe. She recognises what may constitute a risk or hazard to children of all ages. n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She appreciates the significance of keeping up to date with professional development opportunities to refresh her knowledge. n The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children and identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She talks about what she would do if she had any child protection concerns. n The childminder discusses planning enjoyable activities based on children's individual interests and needs. She knows how to monitor children's progress and how to offer additional support to close any potential gaps.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is knowledgeable about ways to support children with leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she intends to grow fruit in her garden with the children and attend sessions at the local children's centre about good hygiene procedures, such as the importance of brushing your teeth. n The childminder is fully aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She has put in place effective strategies to ensure they are kept informed about their children's ongoing development. n The childminder has considered ways to help her reflect on and improve her practice.

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This provision meets 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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and how she monitors their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460271 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea Inspection number 10083869 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in North Kensington, in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works Monday to Thursday from 8.30am until 5.30pm, for most of the year, except for family and bank holidays.

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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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