Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will support children's communication and language skills. For example, she will get down to children's level and maintain eye contact. She will also repeat words clearly, encourage children to answer questions and read stories with them. n The childminder is committed to working in partnership with parents and any other settings the children attend. She understands how to use these partnerships to support children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of safeguarding, including the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. n The premises are clean and welcoming. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments for the premises to minimise potential risks to children's safety. n The childminder maintains her skills and knowledge by participating in ongoing training and staying up to date on regulations. For example, she has completed

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paediatric first-aid training to stay up to date on how to deal with accidents. She is aware of the importance of documenting accidents, injuries, and medications administered. n Through discussion, the childminder is able to explain the importance of providing an inclusive setting. She explains how she will teach children to respect each other's cultures, similarities and differences. n The childminder knows how to provide a broad range of enjoyable activities, in her home and in the local community. She understands how to use the outdoor environment for children to explore the world around them and develop a range of physical skills. n During the inspection, the childminder spoke about the importance of helping children to be independent. She intends to take every opportunity to teach children to do tasks for themselves, such as getting dressed, using cutlery, and washing their hands. The childminder understands the importance of this to

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This provision meets requirements

prepare children for starting school. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She knows how to manage their behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, taking turns and an understanding of others into daily activities. She understands the benefit of giving children opportunities to talk about their experiences, such as during mealtimes.

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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 EY548043 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10109971 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Kensal Green in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm throughout the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the setting promotes children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including the childminder's insurance, registration, Disclosure and Barring Service check and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge about children's development further.

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Inspection activities

7 July 2021 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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7 July 2021 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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