Childminder in Harrow

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

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a warm, caring and safe environment. The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's individual learning. Children are provided with a good variety of play and learning opportunities. They behave well and respond positively to adults and each other. For example, they help tidy away the cars to make space to dance and make movements. Children receive regular praise from the childminder, which helps boost their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder supports the children's imagination well. She engages in pretend play with children where they enjoy pretending to go to the moon in a rocket. Children independently name some of the planets and discuss their colours. Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder continually talks to the children. She describes what they are doing and introduces new words to help increase their vocabulary. This supports children's communication and language skills well. However, the childminder does not provide natural resources for children in order to extend their interest and exploration of nature.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents updated about the care their child receives, through daily verbal discussions. She shares children's learning through detailed observations and photographs in written learning journals, to keep parents updated of their child's progress. Parents' written comments note the childminder's 'caring nature' and state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and progress. n Children make good progress with their mathematical development. They are beginning to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and use appropriate language such as 'tiny' and 'big'. The childminder encourages children to use numbers during adult-led activities and in their play. Children can count in sequence from one to 10 in English and French. They recognise basic shapes such as a 'heart', 'star' and 'circle'. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they know and understand

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need to do better?

about germs and the importance of washing their hands at appropriate times. Children take part in outdoor play regularly to ensure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit local parks where they can use the challenging play equipment to develop their balance and coordination skills. Children learn about their local community and people who help us, which helps to develop their understanding of the world. n The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. She

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need to do better?

26 February 2020 regularly shares information with them to enhance children's experiences and maintain continuity in their learning. n Children are happy, settled and keen to learn. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, which fosters their security and emotional well-being. For example, children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and are becoming confident and independent learners. n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills appropriate to their stage of development. For example, children use large crayons to draw pictures. As they show an interest in letters, the childminder sounds out the letters in their names and provides alphabet puzzles. This prepares them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her role and her ongoing professional development. She completes regular training and makes good use of networking opportunities to meet with other professionals. This enables her to share ideas for good practice and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder does not make enough use of self-evaluation to identify aspects of her practice that could be better. As a result, she does not have a clear vision of how to improve her service. However, she has a clear view of her strengths.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She knows the procedure to follow and professionals to contact if she has concerns. Daily risk assessments are carried out before the children arrive at the provision and the premises are kept clean and tidy. Children practise fire evacuations with the childminder so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder ensures her first-aid qualification is kept up to date. She understands she must ensure required suitability checks are completed for all adults living in the home.

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should:

n develop a variety of natural resources to promote children's exploration and curiosity about nature further n extend the process of self-evaluation to highlight more clearly the strengths and weaknesses of current practice, and continually drive forward improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147775 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10137971 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and invited the childminder to take part in a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

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