Childminder EY435376

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

The childminder creates an inclusive environment for children. She knows the children well and provides activities that follow their interests. Children interact with adults happily and with interest, demonstrating good self-esteem as they play. For instance, they call out to adults to show off their balancing skills on outdoor play equipment. Children demonstrate an understanding of size and shape, and learn to recognise numbers, such as on blocks and magnetic numbers. They develop good observation skills. For example, they successfully made a tower from cubes of play dough, having followed the teacher's example.

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The provision is good

Children engage well in activities and enjoy exploring and making new discoveries. For example, they independently decided to use cars and trucks to play with, using lentils. They selected a range of resources to use to put the lentils into containers. The childminder uses opportunities such as these to encourage children to count and learn new words. However, she does not routinely give children enough opportunities to reflect and come up with their own solutions during play.

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The provision is good

The childminder works in collaborative partnership with children's schools. They share continuity of care as she gathers relevant information from the teachers about the children's needs.

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need to do better?

n Children form warm, secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are confident in their environment and invite the childminder into their play. Children ask for support without hesitation. For example, they choose to work together with the childminder to complete jigsaw puzzles. n Children learn to develop independence skills and manage their self-care needs well. For example, they attempt to put on their shoes and coats, and wash their hands when they return indoors. Children benefit from nutritious snacks, regular exercise and fresh air in all weathers. This helps to promote their physical health. n The childminder takes children on regular outings in the local community. For example, children enjoy visits to local museums, shops and music groups. This helps children to develop good social skills. The children gain an understanding of the wider world. They benefit from walks to local parks, where they access

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need to do better?

large play apparatus. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe, such as negotiating their way safely over play equipment. In addition, they learn about road safety. n Children are prepared well for the next stage of education in schools. They show good control and coordination in their large- and small-muscle movements, which is appropriate for their stage of development.

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need to do better?

16 January 2020 n The childminder constantly talks to children, explaining what is happening. She encourages children to make choices to boost their confidence in speaking. For example, children enjoy telling her what they would like to eat and play with during the morning. The childminder introduces new words through stories and play with children. However, children are not given adequate time to consider their responses and tell the childminder. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder holds informal conversations with parents daily so that they are fully aware of their children's day. Parents are comfortable to ask questions. Parents stated that they are very happy with the care that their children receive, and that their children are keen to attend. They spoke of the benefits of guidance from the childminder, such as when their children are being weaned on to solid food. n The childminder attends local authority meetings and accesses training to keep

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her knowledge up to date. For instance, she uses her knowledge of curriculum development in the early years to help her to promote children's well-being. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour, and explains this to them calmly. This results in children's prompt responses to instructions. For example, they help to tidy up before going outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a referral to the relevant agencies, and has the essential contact details readily to hand if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and skills are up to date. For instance, she regularly undertakes relevant training and is proactive in developing her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as exploitation.

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should:

n provide more routine opportunities for children to find their own solutions to problems n give children sufficient time to make links in their knowledge, and learn to use new words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435376 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063425 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 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Harrow. She holds an early years degree and operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times about how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder talked about the resources and areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks of persons living in the household, public liability insurance and qualification certificates.

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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

16 January 2020 16 January 2020 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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