Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will plan a broad curriculum for children to make progress in all the areas of learning. She is aware of observing children. She understands that she will observe the children and use this information to plan the curriculum according to children's interests and monitor children's ongoing learning and development. n The childminder recognises some examples of signs and symptoms of abuse, and she knows how to report these to relevant agencies. She is proactive in ensuring that her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. She is aware of how to identify and protect children from extreme views and behaviours. 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. For example, she completes mandatory courses, conducts her own online research and contacts the Early Years Brent advisory services for support.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to risk assesses her home daily to ensure children play in a safe environment. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. She explains how to ensure she risk assesses all outings that she will plan with children to ensure children remain safe inside and outdoors. n The childminder discusses how she will have high expectations for children's behaviour. She is clear about how she will help children to be respectful, kind and caring with their friends and learn to make strong relationships. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and being physically active. She promotes daily care practices to encourage children to manage their personal care and become school ready. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She explains how she would share

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This provision meets requirements

information with parents about the progress their children make, to support children's ongoing learning.

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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 EY469119 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10236274 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Neasden, within the London Borough of Brent. She operates her from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, all year round, except bank and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are suitable for the care of children. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included the suitability of the childminder and household members, relevant policies, and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The childminder discussed her educational programmes and safeguarding issues with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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