Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has robust procedures in place to keep children safe in her care. She completes comprehensive risk assessments of all areas of her setting as well as for trips out. n The childminder has a strong understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has clear knowledge of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and who to report any concerns to. n The childminder has created a safe, and welcoming learning environment for children. She has a good range of toys and resources easily accessible to children. The childminder explains the types of activities she will provide to cover all areas of learning. She understands she will help children build on what they already know and can do, so that they can achieve the key skills they need for school readiness. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to bring in healthy

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meals and snacks and encourages children to be active with access to outdoor play. The childminder talks about the importance of essential hygiene procedures, such as regular handwashing. n The childminder explains clearly about the importance of working closely with parents and other agencies to be able to meet children's needs and discuss any concerns about a child's development. n The childminder has appropriate knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour and how to encourage children to begin to manage their own feelings and emotions. The childminder explains how she encourages children to learn to have respect for one another, and to learn about each other's religions, cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

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This provision meets requirements

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 137708 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10137785 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 16 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She works in Wilsden in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, apart from some family holidays and bank holiday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home intended for childminding purposes. She checked the suitability of toys and resources available and discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults living on the premises. n The childminder explained how she works in partnership with parents to support

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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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