Childminder EY399128

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the action raised at her last inspection. She has taken action to notify Ofsted of persons living on the premises. n The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to health, safety and safeguarding. She knows how to identify and minimise hazards to keep children safe in her home. She has clear procedures for administering medication and reporting accidents. n The childminder understands the importance of developing safe and secure relationships with children to support their emotional well-being. She has appropriate systems in place to gather important information about children when they start. n The childminder understands the importance of children leading healthy lifestyles through having physical play outdoors and access to a healthy diet. She knows and understands how to manage children's dietary needs and allergies appropriately. n The childminder understands how to plan for children's individual learning and

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This provision meets requirements

provide an ambitious and challenging curriculum for all. She demonstrates secure understanding of the importance of identifying gaps in children's learning and working with parents and other professionals to address this. To ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, she explains how she would ensure that consistent and age- appropriate boundaries are in place. She understands that children need sufficient challenge in activities to help them remain engaged and focused. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's development. To help provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder has suitable knowledge and understands how to support children with special educational needs and or/disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas where she can build on her own practice. For example, by attending regular training on issues, such as safeguarding, child protection and the early years foundation stage. This ensures her knowledge and understanding remains current.

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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 EY399128 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea Inspection number 10364321 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 6 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in North Kensington, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The childminder offers care each weekday from 8am until 6pm, during most of the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector had discussions about her understanding of how to safeguard children and to promote their learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to the suitability of the childminder, such as her qualification, training and 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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Inspection activities

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