Childminder EY541027

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n Weaknesses in practice identified at the last inspection have been successfully addressed by the childminder. She knows how to reflect on the quality of her provision and identify areas for further development. n The childminder recognises that she needs to continually improve her professional skills and knowledge. She uses training as one way of broadening her understanding of childcare issues, such as how to identify gaps in children's learning. n The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children to help them feel safe and secure. She recognises that she needs to promote children's independence and help them develop confidence in their abilities. The childminder talks confidently about how she will support children to understand behavioural boundaries and be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder is familiar with the procedures for reporting any safeguarding

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This provision meets requirements

concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She understands her responsibility to assess risks and keep children safe from harm. The childminder has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and ensures that her first-aid kits are well stocked. n The childminder understands how to help children lead healthy lifestyles, such as by encouraging them to be physically active and providing healthy meals. n The childminder explains how she intends to use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She describes how she will provide a broad range of stimulating experiences to help children progress in all areas of learning.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541027 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10099427 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 to 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon and operates from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's learning and development. n A sample of the childminder's documents were reviewed, including her safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder to check her understanding of her role and responsibilities, including her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder's home was inspected to ensure that it is safe and suitable for childcare.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

28 October 2019 28 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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