Childminder EY405570

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment for children that is safe and nurturing. Parents appreciate the 'family feel' that the childminder provides. They say they are confident that their children's needs are well cared for, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children who are new to the setting quickly form strong attachments to the childminder. This supports children's emotional well-being and their behaviour is positive. Children access toys freely because they are at their level. The childminder manages behaviour effectively to help children develop an understanding of what is expected of them. She has high expectations for children's learning and development. Children are supported through all areas of learning and development. The childminder monitors the progress children are making and knows what they need to learn next. Although the childminder plans activities and experiences that help children

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work towards their next steps, she does not always use all the opportunities to help children develop their independence skills. Children make good progress from their starting points. They have fun as they learn, and, in turn, they are eager to try new things and investigate with motivation. This creates a good foundation for learning. Children develop good communication skills. They excitedly join in singing songs and enthusiastically copy the actions to their favourite songs, such as 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' and 'Wheels On The Bus'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works in partnership with parents effectively. She enhances parents' understanding about how their child's learning can be supported at home, for instance through daily chats and the sharing of information about children's achievements. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the good progress their children have made. n Parents complete a form before their child starts at the setting. This provides the childminder with the information she needs to know about individual children and their needs. The childminder provides effective care practices and supports children's emotional security and development of their character. Care routines are implemented well. However, hygiene practices are missed on some occasions. n The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children where they help themselves to a good range of toys and resources. Children have access to both indoors and outside environments as they follow their

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interests and direct their play. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles by providing nutritious food during different mealtimes. She provides opportunities for children to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors. For example, she plays peekaboo games with the children indoors so they can practise their walking and running skills.

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need to do better?

16 October 2019 n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop and how she can support them to make good progress. She provides appropriate challenge through the activities she offers and gets involved in the children's play. Children are engaged and proud of their achievements. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities that support learning in all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder places a strong focus on building children's communication and language skills. She models new words to children and talks to them as they play together. This helps to promote children's understanding of language and encourages younger children to develop good early communication skills. Children turn the pages, recall the next part of the story and anticipate the ending, demonstrating a secure understanding that the print they see carries meaning. The childminder enthusiastically talks to children and introduces new

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vocabulary. n The childminder's sensitive and encouraging approach provides a strong base for developing children's physical skills and significantly increases their confidence. Children develop a wide range of physical skills appropriate to their age. Inexperienced walkers learn to move in different ways. Children are encouraged to enthusiastically jump up and down on the trampoline. Toddlers thrive in the care of this nurturing and attentive childminder. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence skills such as learning to put on their own shoes and feeding themselves. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She makes plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has effective procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She has completed safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of the different kinds of abuse. She is familiar with the child protection procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works at another nursery part time and has used the training she receives in this role to support her practice as a childminder. For example, she has attended training on the wider aspects of current safeguarding issues such as radicalisation. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child.

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should:

16 October 2019 n extend opportunities for children to develop their independence skills n ensure hygiene practices are followed to meet the personal needs of children of all ages appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405570 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10071608 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 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the childminder around the parts of the home accessed by the children. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their verbal feedback. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including evidence of professional development and suitability checks for household members. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 October 2019 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

16 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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