Childminder 135165

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that children's welfare cannot be assured in the event of a medical emergency or accident. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding children. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about a child's welfare and understands the reporting procedures to follow to protect children. n The childminder knows how to plan a curriculum to meet each child's individual learning needs. She is aware of how to observe and assess children's development. This will enable her to highlight the progress children are making and focus on any gaps to support children's learning further. n The childminder understands the importance of engaging with parents. She explains how she will gather useful information from parents before their child starts to settle, so she is aware of their individual needs. She explains she will

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also keep parents updated everyday on their child's learning and the care provided. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour. She describes how she will encourage children to share toys and be kind to each other. She explains she will take children out to different groups, where they can mix and socialise with others and help them to develop knowledge of the world around them. n The childminder explains she keeps up to date with changes to legislation, such as the early years foundation stage requirements, through downloading these documents and reading them regularly. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She describes how she will plan trips to the local park for fresh air and exercise. She explained that she will provide home-cooked nutritious meals and support children to be independent in feeding themselves. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable

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for children. She describes how she will keep children safe through constant supervision, and she also has safety gates that she would place across the kitchen and stairs to prevent access to these areas.

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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

complete a relevant paediatric first-aid certified course. 10/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135165 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10372315 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 11 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays or family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare at level 3. She is eligible to receive nursery education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the learning and development requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the toys and resources she will use. n The childminder showed the inspector the ground floor of her home that children will use and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documentation, such as accident and medication records.

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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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