Childminder in Brent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how she will plan her curriculum to support children's early development. She discussed how she would firstly settle children in and assess their starting points in learning. She explained she would then devise a curriculum that considers each child's age and stage of development. n The childminder uses a dedicated playroom for her childminding. This is a light and spacious room at the end of her garden. She showed that she has an abundance of good-quality resources available for children to make choices about their play. n The childminder understands the importance of focusing on young children's prime areas for learning, supporting their communication and language skills, physical development, and fostering children's confidence and happiness. The childminder plans to take children out to local toddler groups to enable them to mix and socialise with their peers and develop an awareness of the local

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community. n The childminder discussed how she will support children's good behaviour. She describes how will be a good model and teach children her boundaries in a gentle way, providing lots of praise and encouragement to support children's self-esteem to develop. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises and garden are safe and suitable. There is a covered fish pond in the garden, however, this is separated from where children will play with secure fencing and a gate. The childminder clearly explained that children will always be supervised at all times to ensure their safety. n The childminder describes how she will work in partnership with parents. She explains she would provide daily updates to keep parents well informed and to ensure continuity of care. n The childminder has kept herself up to date with changes to practice and legalisation. She regularly completes online courses and has good

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communication with the local authority team to support her ongoing development. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may cause concern for a child's welfare and understands the procedures to report any concerns to protect children. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She aims to do so by ensuring children are provided with healthy and nutritious foods and drinks. She describes how she loves to bake alongside children and would provide recipes that contain little or no added sugar ingredients.

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This provision meets requirements

29 May 2025 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 EY537114 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10376593 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 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Wembley in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and how she plans to assess their development. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children will use, including the use of a dedicated play room. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of training completed and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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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29 May 2025 29 May 2025 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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