Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow in the event she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by undertaking regular training. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals to help to provide continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to assess children's learning to identify any emerging gaps and to plan for the next steps in their development. n The childminder knows how to promote children's healthy lifestyles. She understands the importance of providing children with regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and participate in physical exercise. The childminder makes children and parents aware of the importance of eating healthy food.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder promotes an inclusive environment to meet the needs of all children. She describes how she provides resources that encourage children to respect one another. n The childminder reflects on her practice to drive improvement. She seeks the views of parents and other professionals to help her to keep making positive changes to her provision. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she attends training sessions and childminder meetings, and reads relevant documentation.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542031 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10089453 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 4 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 2016 and lives in South Harrow, London. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the areas of the house used for childminding and checked the suitability of the resources available. n Discussions were held with the childminder about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, risk assessments and children's records. n The arrangements for safeguarding children were checked, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.

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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

10 October 2019 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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