Childminder in Harrow

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 provides an extremely warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment for children. Children are consistently busily engaged and thrive in her care. They have exceptionally strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Children thoroughly enjoy playing and learning, making independent choices about how they spend their time. As the childminder plays with the children, she skilfully supports and guides their play to further extend their thinking and understanding. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about their local community and the people who live there. For example, children thoroughly enjoy the company of an older generation during regular singing activities. They are extremely confident and motivated to learn. The impact of excellent teaching is seen in the wealth of information that children retain. For example, when recapping on a trip through imaginary play, children confidently used words such

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The provision is outstanding

as 'transporting' and made a warning noise to show that their truck was 'reversing'. The childminder has high expectations for all children and is highly skilled at promoting positive behaviour. Children learn to take turns, share and enjoy playing together from a very young age. They respond extremely well to instructions and, as a result, their behaviour is excellent. Children are articulate and clearly express their thoughts and ideas.

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n The childminder constantly demonstrates characteristics of high-quality teaching. Accurate daily assessments are rigorous and shared in detail with parents to help them to support children's progress at home. There is a particularly sharp focus on communication and language. For example, the childminder attends speech and language training to improve her support for children who have specific language needs. She uses every opportunity to model language, to demonstrate and support new skills and to deepen children's knowledge. n Children's literacy skills are promoted exceptionally well from a young age. They happily choose favourite books to look at or be read to. Children point out their favourite pictures, lift the flaps and turn the pages. The childminder reads in a very engaging way, skilfully adapting questions and comments to meet the differing needs of the children. Children enjoy making marks, then rubbing out

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their drawings and starting again. n The childminder's excellent knowledge of the children and very positive relationships with them enable her to quickly identify and plan strategies to address any gaps in their learning. She uses her extensive range of resources to enable children to learn and practise new skills and concepts in a variety of ways. Children are prepared for their next stage in learning exceptionally well. n Children have numerous opportunities to increase their knowledge of mathematics. For example, they confidently complete addition and subtraction,

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5 February 2020 developing their reasoning and number skills. They also learn through a variety of real experiences, such as recognising numbers in their environment and writing them on the board. n Children have an excellent understanding of the importance of keeping healthy. For example, they follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after wiping their nose and before eating. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. Children acknowledge the importance of making healthy food choices and using equipment safely, for example when cutting their bananas with a knife. The childminder demonstrates the best ways to peel the banana, and the children count how many slices they have. n All children have excellent opportunities to extend and practise their physical skills outdoors in all weather. The childminder helps children learn that exercise is good for their health. She encourages children to move their bodies in a

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variety of ways, including incorporating fun yoga movements to help build on their strength and flexibility. n The childminder regularly evaluates her setting and understands the importance of professional development. She undertakes a variety of training courses to help her maintain the highest standards of provision for all children. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents express praise for the way their children are encouraged to learn and master new skills. The childminder promotes continuity of education and care through her links with the nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very broad knowledge of safeguarding, including child protection. She is highly experienced and fully understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder makes children's safety the highest priority. She supports children exceptionally well to develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are extremely confident to cross the road safely and understand the importance of the traffic lights when on outings. The childminder risk assesses activities, including those outdoors or off-site, and takes effective action to minimise hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349145 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10137965 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder, who explained how she provides for children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents, received on the day of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 February 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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5 February 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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