Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows that children learn and develop in different ways. She understands how to observe and assess children's development to support their next stage of learning. For example, to be independent in managing their own personal needs, gain confidence in social situations and be able to express their ideas, needs and wants clearly. n The childminder is aware of the requirement to provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development when they are aged between two and three years. She understands the need to work with other professionals and parents to ensure children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can follow the correct procedures if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare or safety. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being,

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This provision meets requirements

through healthy eating and by following good hygiene practices. n The childminder knows how to enrich children's learning experiences through a range of activities. She has a variety of resources and toys accessible to children. The childminder understands how to provide opportunities for children to follow their interests as they lead their own play. n The childminder effectively risk assess her home. She has taken action to ensure a faulty radiator is turned off whilst waiting for this to be repaired. This would ensure children's safety if she began to childmind.

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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 EY557907 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10190459 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder is available to provide childcare Monday to Friday, in the school holidays only. Currently the childminder has no children on roll.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and childminder toured the premises where childcare is to be provided. The inspector and the childminder discussed toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all people living and working on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

6 August 2021 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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6 August 2021 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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