Childminder in Brent

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not made the required improvements in her knowledge to meet the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. Many of the breaches of requirements found at this inspection have been raised before by inspectors. This means that there continue to be significant weakness in the quality of the provision. n The childminder has a limited understanding and knowledge of the actions that must be taken if there are allegations made against her or a member of her household. Consequently, children's welfare cannot be assured. n The childminder is able to identify some signs and symptoms indicating that a child may be at risk of harm. However, she does not know the correct procedure to follow to report these, in line with her local safeguarding partnership procedures. n The childminder has limited understanding of the importance of creating an ambitious curriculum that is planned to build on children's knowledge and skills

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This provision does not meet requirements

to help them gain new skills and abilities. She demonstrates poor understanding of how to design and implement a curriculum for groups of children of mixed ages. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements or the purpose of assessments, particularly the progress check at age two. n The childminder has a limited awareness of effective strategies to support children to regulate their behaviour and emotions. The strategies she describes would not help children to understand what is right and wrong and would negatively impact their emotional well-being. n The childminder does not effectively evaluate her practice. She has not engaged in professional development opportunities to ensure that her practice continually improves. n The childminder cannot explain the necessary changes she needs to notify Ofsted about. Consequently, she failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event,

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This provision does not meet requirements

which is a requirement of her registration. n The childminder understands the importance of developing partnership with parents to ensure continuity of care for all children.

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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

gain knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and responsibilities of a registered childminder 13/10/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to manage allegations in line with local safeguarding partnership 13/10/2023

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Due date

gain a suitable understanding of the safeguarding policy and procedure in order to understand and be able to follow the action that must be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child 13/10/2023

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Due date

manage children's behaviour in a way that supports their understanding of what is right and wrong and supports their emotional well-being 13/10/2023

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Due date

undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure that practice improves 13/10/2023

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Due date

gain knowledge of events notifiable to Ofsted. 13/10/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan and implement an ambitious curriculum for all children in all areas of their development, particularly when looking after children in different age groups 19/10/2023

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Due date

19 September 2023 gain understanding of required assessments, including the progress check at age two. 19/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137547 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10279304 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 0 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Neasden within the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm. She also provides care before and after school. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childmider. n The inspector observed the areas of the premises used with children. n The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and viewed all required documents. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to deliver her curriculum for children.

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Inspection activities

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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