Childminder in Brent

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of her responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm and neglect. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements for children in the early years age group. She discussed confidently about how she will gather information from parents regarding their child's starting points. The childminder is clear about how she will assess children's progress and use this information to plan a range of activities based around children's interests and next steps. n The childminder knows how to support children's healthy lifestyles. She recognises the benefits of providing children with healthy meals and daily opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents to promote

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This provision meets requirements

consistency in children's care and education. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's emotional well-being effectively. She creates good settling-in routines and helps children understand about boundaries, good behaviour and to respect each other's differences. n The childminder has a range of written policies and procedures which she shares with parents. She understands the need to reflect on her practice to help her further develop the quality of her provision. n The childminder has an extensive programme of professional development. She ensures her skills and knowledge are kept up to date and builds on the quality of 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

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This provision meets requirements

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472895 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10075647 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates from 8am to 6pm during term time only, Monday to Friday.

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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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