Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder evaluates the service she provides for children. She makes changes to the environment to help build on children's interests, and what they know and can do. She assesses children's learning, and uses what she learns about them to plan challenging activities. n The childminder explained how she uses the wide range of good quality resources to provide children with learning opportunities to enhance their experiences across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder takes children out into the community to learn about the wider world and to meet other children. This supports their social skills. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to hear stories in her home and at the library. She understands the importance of developing children's speech, language and communication. She shared examples of activities used to help children to recognise print, and hear the sounds that letters make. This

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helps them to read words, using resources such as picture puzzles with drop-in letters. n The childminder shows understanding of how to help children to manage their behaviour. She described the use of clear explanations and boundaries. In this way, children learn to behave well and keep themselves safe. n The childminder works closely with parents to settle children and develop close bonds with her. One parent commented that, 'She takes great care to provide educational activities that are fun and aid development. Her communication with us, as parents, is warm and open'. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. Her home is safe and secure. She has considered risks she may encounter on outings with children, and the actions she would take to keep

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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 EY551909 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10127472 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 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care on weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, during most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised for children. n The inspector viewed the play spaces used by children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including suitability of the childminder and those who live in the household, policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to a parent and considered their views.

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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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20 January 2020 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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