Cortes Afonso, Maria Arminda

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 are happy and settle very quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder ensures that children who are new to her setting feel comfortable and emotionally secure. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's routines and what they can already do when they start. Children show positive attitudes and explore the childminder's home with curiosity. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children learn simple house rules and the importance of being kind to each other, sharing and taking turns. They are provided with good opportunities to explore the local environment with the childminder. For example, children visit their local library and parks, and explore churches and temples. This helps support their physical well-being and understanding of the wider world effectively. Children have good opportunities to make independent choices in their play as they select from the resources available.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's language development well. For instance, she talks with the children and gives them time to think and respond to questions, which helps develop their vocabulary and pronunciation.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for children. She assesses their development consistently, to ensure they make good progress. She completes regular observations of children and uses this information to identify any possible gaps in learning and development, and plans effectively for their next steps. n While children are eager to learn, at times younger children lack concentration and engagement as they play and learn. The childminder does not always plan some adult-led activities with precision to ensure she meets their learning needs. n The childminder supports children's imagination and mathematical understanding well. She engages in pretend play with the children, where they enjoy playing with ice and pretending to rescue the penguins. Children identify colours, count the penguins and compare sizes. n The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of the natural world. For example, they grow sunflowers and vegetables in her allotment.

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need to do better?

Children make frequent visits, water the plants, learn how to care for them and watch them grow. n The childminder continually reflects on methods to improve her provision. She keeps up to date with mandatory training and seeks further opportunities to develop her practice and further her knowledge to build her quality of teaching. The childminder regularly attends childminding forums to find new learning activity ideas for children. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents make positive comments about the childminder. They comment on the wide range of learning experiences the

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27 January 2020 childminder provides for their children. n Parents receive regular updates about activities children have enjoyed and their achievements. The childminder provides information for parents on ways they can get involved in their children's learning. For example, she encourages children to borrow their favourite books to read at home with their parents. This helps provide continuity for children's learning. n The childminder helps children to learn many skills in readiness for school. For example, she encourages children to manage tasks independently and to take care of their personal hygiene, such as handwashing. n Children enjoy a range of healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. This helps promote their good health and well-being. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the outdoor space, parks and local soft-play centres. n All children are supported well. Their emotional needs are met through the

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need to do better?

strong attachments they form with the childminder. She offers reassurance, encouraging smiles and cuddles, when needed. This enables them to settle well.

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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 and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a referral to the relevant agencies and has the essential contact details readily on hand if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and skills are kept up to date. For instance, she regularly attends training and is proactive in developing her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in her home to ensure she provides a safe environment for children to play.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for younger children to become fully engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291060 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10073433 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 2 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates full time, all year round. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector viewed the play spaces and observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children and read written statements from parents to gain their views of the childminder's provision.

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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

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