Childminder in Kensington and Chelsea

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will offer a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder describes how she will use daily risk assessments that cover safety indoors, outdoors and outings. n The childminder shares how she will work with parents and will use her own observations to establish starting points for children. She describes how she will plan individually for each child. The childminder explains how she will develop positive relationships with outside agencies, such as teaching staff at the schools the children attend, to further enhance their learning and personal development. The childminder talks about how she will monitor and assess children's progress. She discusses how she will support them in preparing for the next stages of their education. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she will promote the

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development of children's communication and language skills through conversation, effective questioning and repetition of language. She explains how she will regularly make use of the local library for story times, to extend children's learning further. n The childminder discusses how she will encourage children to talk about their feelings. She shares how she will encourage their independence when handwashing and putting on and taking off clothes. The childminder describes how she will encourage healthy lifestyles, providing balanced and varied meals and opportunities for exercise activities, indoors and out. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will promote positive behaviour and teach children to be kind to one another. n The childminder describes how she will ensure that all essential training is kept up to date, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She intends to regularly

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attend additional training to broaden her knowledge and enhance the care she provides. The childminder plans to seek the views of parents on any improvements she could make to her setting. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is confident in describing the possible signs that may suggest a child is at risk from abuse, neglect or harm. She knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. The childminder describes how she regularly attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder shares how she will offer an inclusive service, teaching respect and understanding of people's differences. She talks about how she will provide opportunities for children to learn about cultures that are different from their own, through visiting places of worship and celebrating festivals.

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This provision meets requirements

20 May 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 159442 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea Inspection number 10138056 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 24 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in North Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The childminder operates each weekday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into the account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her home and showed the areas used for the care of children, explaining how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning and how she observes, assesses and plans for the children in her care. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's relevant documents and policies and procedures she has in place when caring for children. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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20 May 2022 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 May 2022 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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