Childminder, Out-of school day care in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 11 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the safeguarding welfare requirements. She knows what documentation she needs to keep. She is aware of child protection procedures. She ensures the premises are well maintained and secure and knows how to help keep children safe in emergencies.  The childminder has identified areas where she can improve her service. She understands the importance of maintaining good standards and enhancing her provision.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to observe children and plan an interesting, challenging range of activities to help them make progress in their learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being and how to maintain their good health.  The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents and any others who may be involved in the children's development to meet children's

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge.  The inspector sampled documentation, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369320 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 829121 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the HA2 postcode of the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers care for children each weekday, during school terms. She had no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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