Childminder in Brent

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She knows her role and responsibility to ensure that children are kept safe and protected. The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has up to date first-aid training. n The childminder has, since her last inspection, reflected on aspects of her practice and made some improvements. However, she has not yet fully developed her knowledge and understanding of learning and development in the early years. This means she is often not clear of the learning intentions behind the experiences and activities she plans to offer to the children. This lack of knowledge means she is not able to design a curriculum which meets children's individual needs, as well as being stage and age-appropriate. n The childminder has an adequate awareness about providing opportunities to develop children's social skills. For example, she proposes to take children to

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children's centres, parks and the library. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, carers, other professionals and other settings the children might attend. She described how she would share information regarding any concerns about a child's development and knows the appropriate steps to take to make any necessary referrals. n The childminder has improved her knowledge of the progress check at age two years. She completes these and shares them with parents. Parents also have the opportunity to share their thoughts and observations with the childminder on their child's development, demonstrating strong partnership working. n The childminder's home is a welcoming and secure environment for children. She knows how to risk assess children's activities and her provision to keep children safe. For example, learning about road safety and waiting for the 'Green Man' when using a crossing.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has recently completed training in child resilience. This taught her to be more understanding of children's feelings and behaviour. It provided her with strategies to implement to ensure positive behaviour management.

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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

improve professional development, so that weaknesses in understanding of the curriculum are prioritised in order to make necessary improvements to ensure that children receive a good-quality education. 25/11/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425683 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10314386 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 2 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates all year round, from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

25 September 2024 25 September 2024 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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