Patel, Komal Divyesh

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder is passionate and committed to her work with the children. She demonstrates an enthusiasm when interacting with the children and shows that she is interested in everything they say or do. n Children benefit from a calm and welcoming learning environment. They settle quickly into daily routines and play happily. n Children behave well as they are clear about childminder's expectations. She encourages lots of turn taking and sharing. This helps to create a harmonious environment where children can play together. n The childminder shares her safeguarding policy and procedures with parents so that they know what is expected. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe, including how to reduce potential hazards in the home. n The childminder has provided activities and resources to help them learn about their own culture and the world around them. n On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to work out

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This provision is good

problems for themselves before offering them a solution. n The childminder has not engaged in continuous professional development to enhance the quality of the service even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n increase opportunities for children to work out how to do things for themselves and solve problems n update and increase knowledge continually in order to raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector examined the records and documents provided by the childminder. n The inspector read references from the parents and took account of their views. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and the service she offers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder regularly shares information with parents through discussions to help keep them informed about the care and learning of their children. She finds out what they enjoy at home. For example, the childminder knows that children are interested in fire engines. She provides resources to support their interests as they play. The childminder evaluates her practice and she is always considering ways to improve. For example, she wants to develop the outdoor area to enhance the learning of the children. She keeps in close contact with outside agencies to support the different aspects of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children good communication and language skills. She reads them their favourite books with lots of expression. She points to the pictures, repeats words and extends vocabulary. For example, when she is reading a story about 'people that help us', she points out that a repair person could be called 'a carpenter'. The childminder offers a range of equipment which helps support children's creativity and imagination. She incorporates mathematics and language into their everyday play. For example, children count the cones in the outdoor area as they run around them, before they rocket into space. The childminder always provides mark-making tools, such as paper and pencils, so children can draw pictures. Children enjoy music and the childminder makes audio recordings of children's favourite songs for them to play at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that the children have a safe space to play and explore, which helps them develop good levels of self-confidence. The childminder gives children clear explanations about why they do things. For example, she encourages children to tidy activities away and to look after the toys. This helps to develop their awareness of safety and taking responsibility. The childminder reminds the children of the benefits of going outside to get plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. The children and childminder walk home from school and talk about safety on the road. She supports healthy eating by preparing nutritious meals for the children. They talk about their favourite fruits and vegetables. She has regular fire drills with the children and they practise evacuating the premises in a calm way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538514 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10079249 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday between 7.30am and 6pm, all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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