Childminder in Westminster

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of what to notify Ofsted about. For instance, she has failed to notify Ofsted that she is working with an assistant. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder provides a safe environment for children, with access to age- appropriate resources. She can identify risks in the environment and describes how she minimises them to protect children. n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents to ensure that children feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder has a small area with access to fresh air. She explains how she uses local parks to give children time to be physically active. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge around how to assess children. She is unable to describe how she will carry out the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. n The childminder explains how she uses children's interests to plan her

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This provision does not meet requirements

curriculum. However, she does not know how to adapt her practice to support children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder discusses how she works closely with the local authority and has identified that she needs to attend further training. n The childminder has a behaviour policy and gives examples of how she puts this into practice. For example, she explains how she praises children's good behaviour and achievements to build on their self-confidence. n The childminder knows the importance of recording safeguarding concerns. However, she is not confident of explaining who to report these concerns to.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

18 April 2023 develop knowledge of the requirements of what to notify Ofsted about and ensure that procedures are in place to provide Ofsted with all necessary information about having an assistant 23/05/2023

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Due date

extend understanding of how to assess what children know and can do, including how to implement the progress check when children are aged between two and three years 06/06/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to support children in their development when they speak English as an additional language 06/06/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of the safeguarding policy and the reporting procedures. 23/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445434 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10280665 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Westminster. She operates all year round, from 9.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 April 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

18 April 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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