Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming, spacious and well organised. It is safe and secure, and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks and ensuring any potential hazards are removed. The childminder understands how children develop and how to support their progress through the early years foundation stage. She has a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has a clear safeguarding procedure; she can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to refer concerns. The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification and understands how to deal with any children who require medical treatment. n The childminder explains how she would plan enjoyable and inclusive activities for children. She explains how she would consider what they need to learn and

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take account of their developmental needs, interests and ideas. She describes how she would share information with parents about their child's progress and help them to understand how to support their child at home. n The childminder knows how to support children to be independent. She understands and discusses how to support and manage children's behaviour. She explains that she will encourage children to feel free to express their feelings, while learning to share toys and listen to and respect others. She knows the importance of helping them to become emotionally ready for their move to school. n The childminder describes how she will give children's health and hygiene a high priority. The childminder understands the benefits of providing children with nutritious meals, to support their physical and mental health. The childminder discusses how she will support children to acquire healthy hygiene habits and

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develop an awareness of how to care for their teeth. n The childminder recognises the value of having strong partnerships and working closely with parents and other professionals. She knows that this helps to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to reflect on the quality of her practice and to identify areas for further development. She intends to continue diligently updating her knowledge on a regular basis, using online training opportunities and guidance from the local authority.

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This provision meets requirements

14 September 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 2545755 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10221502 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 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 2019 and lives in Harrow, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies, procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her

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Inspection activities

14 September 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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14 September 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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