Childminder EY464528

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks confidently about how she will plan a curriculum that follows children's interests as well as addressing their individual developmental milestones. She describes a variety of different learning experiences that she will plan for children to ensure they are accessing all the different areas of learning within the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder talks passionately about the importance of involving parents to ensure there is a joined-up approach when planning children's learning and development experiences. She will ensure she provides parents with regular updates of their children's learning and will work closely with them, so their children always feel emotionally secure in her care. n The childminder will teach and praise children for making 'good choices' and clearly explain to children the consequences of making a 'sad choice'. She will positively reinforce how to put mistakes right. She described the strategies she

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would use to support children with sharing and turn-taking. n The childminder talked about the importance of fresh air and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. She will ensure children have plenty of opportunities to climb, run and practise newly learned walking skills. She will cook healthy meals and provide children with opportunities to taste a variety of foods from around the world. n The childminder keeps her learning up to date and attends training courses online and in person. She is clear on how to access additional professional support from the local authority and how to use external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder clearly understands the correct procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child. She attends regular safeguarding training and can clearly identify the possible signs of abuse. n The childminder talks about how she will encourage children's independence. For

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example, by involving children in helping to prepare snacks, setting the table for mealtimes and by serving themselves food and drinks. She will teach them the importance of the essential hygiene practice of washing their hands, before mealtimes and after using the toilet, to ensure they fully understand how to stay safe and well.

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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 EY464528 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10398591 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 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Queen's Park in the London Borough of Westminster. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable when children are on role. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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