Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Brent
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- Inspection date verified
3 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Anne Maher
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY537481
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. p.2
- The childminder talks about the opportunities she would give to children to learn about the world around them. p.2
- In the past when caring for children, she would visit local parks and attend regular playgroups as well as the local library. p.2
- She says these experiences help children develop their confidence in socialising and communicating in larger groups. p.2
- The childminder talks about how she will manage children's behaviour. p.2
- She explains how she will talk to children, and provide opportunities for them to learn how to share and take turns. p.2
- The childminder discusses how she will work with parents to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. p.2
- The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. p.2
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Communication & language4
“She talks about her duty to keep children safe and how she will do this.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 401
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The childminder talks about the opportunities she would give to children to learn about the world around them. In the past when caring for children, she would visit local parks and attend regular playgroups as well as the local library. She says these experiences help children develop their confidence in socialising and communicating in larger groups. n The childminder talks about how she will manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will talk to children, and provide opportunities for them to learn how to share and take turns. The childminder discusses how she will work with parents to establish a shared approach to managing children's behaviour. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector and childminder held a number of discussions relating to the actions from her previous inspection. The childminder was able to discuss how she had addressed these. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures. She talks about her duty to keep children safe and how she will do this. The childminder knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. She has attended training to improve her understanding. The childminder describes how she will complete daily checks to help her to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her policies and procedures and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents, outside agencies and other providers. She knows the value of how this helps to meet
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This provision meets requirements
children's needs and to ensure continuity of their learning and progress.
p.2
This provision meets 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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Setting details
Unique reference number EY537481 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10364324 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 7 August 2024
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she will plan and provide an appropriate curriculum. n The inspector asked the childminder how she will keep children safe. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder explained how she would work in partnership with parents to support children's development and well-being.
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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
3 July 2025 3 July 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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Inspection activities
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Inspection activities
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