Bateman, Anne Margaret

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated to providing children in her care with high-quality provision. She is extremely nurturing and respectful and supports children to develop a strong sense of belonging. Children are happy and actively seek out the childminder to play games and share stories with them. Children make choices about their play and enthusiastically explore and investigate resources and the setting. The childminder has created strong partnerships with parents and she gathers detailed information when children first start, which helps her to gain an excellent understanding of each child. She then uses this information to plan exciting and stimulating activities and experiences that cater to each child's individual needs and interests. Children are incredibly happy, calm and secure, and this is because the childminder is passionate about creating an environment that is enjoyable and friendly. The childminder has a wonderfully kind and respectful

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The provision is outstanding

approach to everything she does, allowing children to be themselves in a safe and enchanting environment. The childminder is dedicated to continually developing her own practice. She completes extensive training to enable her to provide the children with the highest quality of care and teaching. The childminder is an excellent role model. She skilfully helps children to understand their emotions and share resources with their peers. This leads to children behaving well and being considerate to the needs of those around them.

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n The childminder is an extremely confident and effective communicator with children of different ages and abilities. She has a wonderful and effortless approach to adapting activities to incorporate children's interests and support their individual language and communication skills. For example, while reading a book, she was able to support a younger child who is still developing their language, by repeating words and sounds without losing the interest or focus of the older child. n The childminder monitors the children's progress in a way that clearly allows her to identify any gaps in their learning. She works closely with a range of other professionals to enable her to maintain the highest level of achievement for all children. She regularly and consistently shares her observations of the children with their parents so that together they can plan next steps and support children's development even further.

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n Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities and experiences that help them to learn about the world around them. They take part in frequent visits to the local library, community groups and the park. The childminder teaches children about festivals and special events from around the world. This ensures that children learn to value aspects of their own lives and the diverse society in which they live. Furthermore, the childminder provides a motivating outdoor play area in

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27 January 2020 which children investigate and explore. n The childminder ensures that additional funding is spent wisely to enhance the experiences available to children and to address any gaps in learning. For example, some funding has been invested in the outdoor mud kitchen, to support children's curiosity even further. n The childminder strives to provide children with the best possible early years experiences. She regularly reflects on her outstanding practice and continues to make improvements that benefit the children. For example, she recently completed training in supporting children with additional needs, which has led her to feel more confident in this area. n Children's learning is fully enhanced through daily routines and spontaneous activities. For instance, children show great enjoyment exploring with the play dough, which the childminder encourages them to count with, developing their

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mathematical development as they do so. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She discusses her expectations in a calm and reassuring manner, and helps children understand how others feel. For example, she reminds children to be gentle with the toys so they do not break them or accidently hurt one of their friends. Children listen well and show an excellent understanding of boundaries. They are polite and use good manners. n The childminder reads stories with the children in an interactive and interesting way. For instance, she uses puppets and soft toys to accompany the book she is reading. This allows children to play an active role in the story and keeps them focused and motivated for an extended period.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed understanding of her responsibility to protect children in her care. She knows how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows how to respond swiftly to any potential concern about a child's well-being. She has a confident knowledge of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. The childminder ensures that her knowledge remains up to date as she regularly attends safeguarding training. She has an extensive knowledge of wider safeguarding issues.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246434 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10134048 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in a residential area of Hatch End in the Borough of Harrow and operates her service all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed records, including suitability checks of those living and working in the childminder's home. n The inspector undertook a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises her curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took into account parents' views through written feedback. n The inspector observed children during their activities, indoors and outdoors.

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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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