Rajani, Anita

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending the setting and form a good bond with the kind and caring childminder. For instance, they laugh with delight as she joins in their games. Children confidently turn to her for help and support, if needed. Children become engrossed in their activities and enjoy using their learning. For example, they count to themselves while taking puzzle pieces out of the board. Children are supported in learning how to manage their own risk, for example as they climb on and off a small rocking horse. Overall, children behave well. They are happy and settled. However, on occasion, they are not supported as much as they could be in taking turns. Children learn to play in larger groups of children, for example when they go to local drop-in groups. They enjoy local walks and visiting the library and park. They have opportunities to learn about people whose lives are different to their own. There is scope, however, for them to learn about themselves in greater

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The provision is good

depth. The childminder regularly risk assesses to help her keep children safe. Children benefit from carefully planned activities which focus sharply on what they need to learn next, challenge them and extend their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder consistently supports children's mathematical learning. She is skilled at incorporating counting, shapes and mathematical language into a range of activities. Children explore how shapes fit together, and older children begin to recognise numbers around them. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides for parents and their children. She uses her self-evaluation effectively to build on her practice. For example, she has worked with other professionals to consistently develop her professional skills and knowledge since her last inspection. n Children have interesting opportunities to learn about the local area and wider city in which they live. However, they do not have as wide a variety of opportunities to learn about themselves, and their similarities and differences, to support their self-esteem even more. n Children benefit from a range of activities that support them in learning about

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need to do better?

the natural world. They collect leaves, plant bulbs and learn about the weather as they play in the snow. n The childminder develops children's physical skills and well-being. Children enjoy carrying out simple cooking activities and learning about which foods are good for them. The childminder supports children in understanding about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They spend time in local green spaces where they can run. Children also access equipment which they use to climb, slide and swing. n Children enjoy spending time with each other. However, on occasion, the childminder does not support them as effectively as she could in learning how to take turns so they can use the same resources together.

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need to do better?

13 January 2020 n Children enjoy singing and music. The childminder builds on their interests and uses rhymes, songs and a rich vocabulary to extend their developing language skills. Children confidently express themselves. They gasp and eagerly recall seeing a spider in its web as they sing their favourite nursery rhymes. The childminder effectively supports children who are learning English as an additional language. n Parents praise the childminder. They say she is supportive and offers a flexible service. They are particularly happy with the way in which the childminder supports their children's language skills. The childminder provides parents with regular information about their children's learning and development. She works closely with them, for example, as their children settle into the setting. The childminder nurtures children's emotional well-being. n The childminder supports children in gaining the skills they need to carry out

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need to do better?

simple, manageable tasks. They rapidly gain the ability to feed themselves, put on coats and shoes and learn when they need to wash their hands. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their education. n The childminder observes children carefully and provides resources that interest them. Children are increasingly able to concentrate for longer periods of time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear in her understanding of her duty to keep the children in her care safe. She knows the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern about the welfare of the children in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder has refreshed her safeguarding training. The childminder has made herself aware of the indicators that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. She knows which organisations she needs to contact if she needs to make a referral, including Ofsted.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to learn about their similarities and differences and what makes them unique at an even higher level n support children in learning how to take turns to deepen their understanding of how to cooperate with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290673 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063420 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 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk. The childminder talked about how she organised her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documents, including the childminder's safeguarding policy and first-aid certificate. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. The childminder discussed what she intended children to learn. n The inspector reviewed information provided by parents and discussed with the childminder how she evaluated her practice and built partnerships with parents. n The childminder discussed how she had met the recommendations made at her last inspection.

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Inspection activities

13 January 2020 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

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