Douglas, Sharon May

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2777947 Registered with Ofsted: 11/04/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder does not continue to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage statutory framework for childminders. She does not ensure that public liability insurance is in place and maintained at all times while registered. This means the childminder does not hold the relevant insurance to ensure the premises are appropriately covered.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder is beginning to build links with the local authority early years team to access training and professional development opportunities to further support and enhance her knowledge and practice. The childminder shows an awareness of areas where she would benefit from additional development, particularly in relation to the curriculum and how interactions support children's learning and development. She can identify what she does in her day-to-day practice and is starting to reflect on the learning intentions behind activities and how these support children's progress. Her confidence in planning and delivering purposeful interactions continues to develop. She maintains a positive attitude towards improvement and shows a clear willingness to engage in relevant training to strengthen her knowledge and practice. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

how to ensure that the environment is safe for children, both indoors and outdoors. She understands her responsibility to identify and report concerns about children's welfare and is aware of the correct procedures to follow in line with local safeguarding partners.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder shows awareness of inclusion and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of children who may have additional needs, are vulnerable or come from disadvantaged backgrounds. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and seeking support from external agencies, where necessary, to ensure children receive appropriate support and monitoring.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following action by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

ensure public liability insurance is in place and maintained at all times while registered 08/05/2026

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About this inspection

The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. Local authority: Brent

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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