Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She fully understands how to develop a curriculum to meet each child's individual learning needs. She has a good awareness of how to observe, assess and plan to support children's progress. n The childminder has a very good range of resources to support children of different ages and stages of their development. The resources are set up to enable children to make choices about their play and are fun and exciting. n The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may raise concerns for a child's welfare and understands the procedures to report these concerns to protect children. The childminder ensures she refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding and attends mandatory training courses, such as paediatric first aid, to keep up to date. n The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support children with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities. She clearly explains the importance of closely working with parents and other professionals to find the best possible ways to meet children's needs. n The childminder demonstrates a real passion for supporting children's communication and language skills. She has made pictures cards to help children with key words and discusses how she encourages children to develop a love for books. She obtains key words for children who speak English as an additional language and describes how this helps support children to settle in and feel comfortable in her home. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. The childminder uses a dedicated playroom on the ground floor of her home. She describes how young children would be kept safe, through constant supervision, and she also has safety gates that she places across the

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stairs and kitchen to prevent any accidents occurring. n The childminder makes very good use of her garden and plans walks out in the local community. She is aware of these activities supporting children to be active and developing knowledge of the wider world around them. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour. She recognises children need to be independent and helps them develop their confidence and self-esteem. She discusses how she teaches children about sharing and kindness to support their social skills to develop well. n The childminder is aware of having close partnerships with parents. She discussed how she would keep them up to date with their child's day and ensure all information is shared.

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This provision meets requirements

8 November 2023 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 EY388410 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10308275 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Kingsbury, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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 this into account in the evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including evidence of training completed and a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and the equipment and toys available. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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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8 November 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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