Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she would plan for children's learning. She is able to describe how she would plan a broad curriculum to include all the areas of learning and include children's interest. She discusses how this will help children make progress in all areas of their development. n The childminder discusses how she promotes independence skills across the day. She describes how she encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes and at mealtimes she encourages them use their cutlery. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. She is

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familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures and how to report any concerns. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour, including helping children to manage their own feelings and to be considerate towards others. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She is able to explain how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. n The childminder explains the importance of establishing close bonds with parents. She discusses how she would ensure parents receive regular updates about their children's experiences and development. The childminder is aware of establishing links with other providers that children attend, to promote continuity of care.

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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 137674 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10234194 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 2 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She works in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from some family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed how she would ensure they are safe and suitable and changes she would make if children were attending. n The inspector and childminder discussed her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. 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 sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates and verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults working and living on

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19 October 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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19 October 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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