Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 2713427
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- Inspection date verified
11 Aug 2025
- Inspectors verified
Rivka Bick
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2713427
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- Although there are currently no children on roll, the childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation that she has planned a well-thought-out curriculum. p.2
- This is based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. p.2
- The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how to plan activities to help children progress in all areas of learning. p.2
- The childminder recognises the importance of healthy living habits. p.2
- She has plans in place to provide nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks to support children in developing positive eating behaviours. p.2
- She intends to provide daily access to a secure garden to promote children's physical development. p.2
- For example, she has planned opportunities for children to explore sensory tables, use large play equipment, or relax on the outdoor sofa to share a story. p.2
- She has a range of age-appropriate books and songs ready to help children learn new vocabulary, model sentence structures, and explore 'new worlds and imaginations'. p.2
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Communication & language5
“The childminder is committed to promoting children's communication and” p.2Parents & families2
“The childminder values the role of parents in children's learning.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 518
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 43, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n Although there are currently no children on roll, the childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation that she has planned a well-thought-out curriculum. This is based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how to plan activities to help children progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of healthy living habits. She has plans in place to provide nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks to support children in developing positive eating behaviours. She intends to provide daily access to a secure garden to promote children's physical development. For example, she has planned opportunities for children to explore sensory tables, use large play equipment, or relax on the outdoor sofa to share a story. n The childminder is committed to promoting children's communication and
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This provision meets requirements
language development. She has a range of age-appropriate books and songs ready to help children learn new vocabulary, model sentence structures, and explore 'new worlds and imaginations'. She can explain strategies she would use to support children who speak English as an additional language, to help them develop this important skill further. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she would use positive behaviour management strategies to help children understand right from wrong. She would support their emotional well-being by empathising with their feelings and helping them to manage their emotions appropriately. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to work in partnership with other professionals to meet children's needs effectively. She knows how to create an inclusive environment to celebrate all children's
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This provision meets requirements
backgrounds. n The childminder intends to promote children's independence skills, including self- care, such as toileting, handwashing and dressing themselves. She recognises how these skills build children's confidence in preparation for school. She also plans to help children understand and express their emotions, using resources, such as books, soft toys and visual aids to support this. n The childminder understands the importance of her own professional development. She reflects on her practice and seeks to develop her knowledge further. For example, after attending training on planning activities for children, she considers carefully what she wants children to learn when planning the environment and activities. n The childminder values the role of parents in children's learning. She explains that strong parent partnerships will be central to helping children settle in her setting. She plans to maintain daily communication with parents so that they
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This provision meets requirements
remain fully involved in their child's learning journey.
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This provision meets requirements
11 August 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 2713427 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10394408 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 Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in the Cricklewood area of London. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language.
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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
11 August 2025 11 August 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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