Childminder in Brent

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder offers good-quality care and learning in a nurturing, very safe, child-friendly and welcoming environment. The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and meet their individual care needs. For instance, she carries out home visits as part of the settling-in process and gets to know the children well. This helps children to form close bonds with the childminder. Children have access to a variety of resources and experiences to extend their play and learning. Toys and activities are fully accessible so that children can self-select what they would like to do. They are confident to explore and make choices about their learning.

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The provision is good

Children love sharing books and cuddle up close to the childminder as they read stories together. They share their observations about the illustrations and respond well to the childminder's questions. Children enjoy regular opportunities to join in with favourite nursery rhymes and songs. They make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop skills which will support their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and uses this to plan an exciting and diverse curriculum across all areas of learning. She sets high expectations for children's development and supports them to gain the skills they need to prepare them for school. However, the childminder's planning does not focus precisely on what each individual child would benefit from learning, to help ensure they make even better progress. n The childminder encourages children to count and to recognise quantities. They play matching games. The childminder introduces shapes and talks about sizes to develop children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For instance, she asks open-ended questions, such as 'Is there enough space for the circle?' Children are well motivated to learn and remain engaged and focused in activities for long periods. n The childminder makes excellent use of local amenities, such as the park and

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library. Children benefit from daily opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise, which contributes to their good health. For instance, they enjoy daily walks to the local school. n Children behave well and demonstrate that they are kind and respectful. The childminder consistently praises children, helping them to understand what they have done well. She is a good role model and guides children well. n The childminder works closely with parents to find out information about children's care needs and interests before they start attending the setting. She implements good hygiene practices to teach children about their personal needs. The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of healthy

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29 January 2020 lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to brush their teeth to keep them clean and healthy. The childminder talks to parents about registering their children at the dentist. She provides nutritious snacks and supports parents to ensure a healthy packed lunch is provided. n The childminder teaches children about cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year. She provides a range of experiences to develop children's understanding and respect of similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She knows what works well and how to improve the outcomes for children. For example, she identified that, at times, children did not engage in meaningful play as there were too many toys out. She removed some toys and now rotates them in line with children's interest.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively. The childminder uses these to underpin her robust knowledge and practice, to protect children from harm. She can promptly identify and act upon any concerns that a child may be possibly abused or neglected. Training on wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, enables her to safeguard children from being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. She is also knowledgeable on the signs to look out for regarding female genital mutilation. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures that children's safety is her highest priority.

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should:

n focus curriculum planning to support individual learning and development, to help children make the best progress possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436037 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10137782 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the spaces used by the children and discussed the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children. n The inspector observed children's developmental records. She tracked children's progress and discussed their individual targets with the childminder. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including evidence of suitability checks and statutory documents, such as paediatric first aid.

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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

29 January 2020 29 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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