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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 137645

Inspected 13 Aug 2019 · URN 137645

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  • Inspection date verified

    13 Aug 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Anna Hindhaugh-Feldman

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    137645

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsMet

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  • What needs to improve380w+59

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4
Words of findings
380
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 25 July 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well organised and professional. She has a range of written policies and procedures which she shares with parents. n The childminder gives good priority to continually developing and improving her practice. She completes a rigorous programme of training and attends professional development events to ensure she is kept well informed and knowledgeable. n The childminder understands current child protection issues. She has completed comprehensive training and knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being. n The childminder recognises the positive impact of gradual settling-in procedures to focus on children's well-being and help her build close emotional bonds with them. She explains the approach she would take to ensure children of various ages are supported effectively. n The childminder explains how she intends to use a range of teaching skills to meet

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This provision meets requirements

children's individual learning styles. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress. n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals when children need additional support, such as speech and language services. n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle, such as by spending time outdoors and being active.

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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 parts of the childminder's home that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage when children are present. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in her home and policies and procedures she uses when caring for children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137645 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10114511 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates from 8am to 6pm during school holidays, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . 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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