Childminder, Out-of school day care in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has established effective partnerships with staff at the local school that all childminded children attend. Written testimonials from the children show that they are very happy with the care provided. The childminder acknowledges the importance of working in close partnership with parents. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and emotional well-being. She provides children with nutritious and healthy meals, and regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n The childminder has a dedicated playroom for children, which contains a wide selection of resources and equipment to accommodate children of all ages and stages of development. The childminder talks enthusiastically about the activities and play opportunities she provides for children to keep them interested and motivated. n The premises are clean and the space available is suitable for children. The

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childminder discussed how she carries out risk assessment procedures of the home. She is aware of the importance of providing a safe environment for children to play in, and she helps them to learn about safety, such as while practising the fire evacuation procedure. n The childminder discussed how she uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice, to help her to improve and develop her provision continually. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has attended some safeguarding updates at the school where she works, and recognises signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has procedures to follow, and would do so, if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369320 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10104619 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates from Monday to Friday during school term time, before and after school. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the suitability of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector looked at evidence of qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and policies.

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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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