Childminder in Ealing

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has effective risk assessment processes in place to ensure that her premises are safe for when she begins to care for children. She demonstrates how she will manage an evacuation in the event of a fire and discusses safety precautions that she has put in place to keep children safe. For example, safety gates and cupboard locks where needed. n The childminder confidently discusses her understanding of how to ensure that children make good progress in her care. She discusses the importance of gaining information about children when they start with her, so that she can help them to build on what they already know. n The childminder gives good examples of how she will teach children about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. She has lots of resources to teach children about the importance of a good oral health regime. She discusses her intentions to provide meals that are balanced and nutritious and provide healthy

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This provision meets requirements

snacks throughout the day. n The childminder discusses the importance of safety on outings and demonstrates how she risk assesses this. She discusses how she intends for children to learn outside in her spacious garden area as well as in her home. n The childminder talks about the importance of teaching children about different cultures, religions and communities. She has resources that she will use as a teaching aid and discusses how trips into the local community and interactions with others at groups, in shops and at the library, will help to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n The childminder intends to make sure she communicates regularly with parents and explains the importance of working in partnership with families. She talks about how she will share progress that children are making with relevant professionals. For example, for children who attend more than one setting and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder confidently discusses how she keeps records for accidents and incidents and understands the importance of monitoring these to keep children safe. She discusses when it is appropriate to notify Ofsted of a serious incident and is attending regular safeguarding courses to refresh her knowledge. She confidently gives examples of how to identify potential signs of abuse and can explain what to do if she thought that a child was at risk of female genital mutilation.

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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 2611887 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10276049 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 4 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 2021. She lives in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed the curriculum intent. n The inspector looked at relevant documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed safeguarding processes.

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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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Inspection activities

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