Dattani, Khyati

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. They develop close attachments with the caring childminder in her home-from-home environment. They develop a strong bond with her and show that they feel safe and secure. Children enjoy exciting activities. They benefit from well-resourced play areas and activities that match their learning needs and interests effectively. For example, children develop their mathematical skills by making dough, which is their favourite activity. They count as they measure the ingredients and discuss and explore the different textures. Children learn new vocabulary while playing with the dough. They sing and extend their play to the toy kitchen, pretending to make pancakes.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's skilful teaching skills. They engage in the activities available and build on these to start their own. For example, children use the dough they made to make balls of different sizes, then they use the balls to play throw and catch. Children benefit from regular trips to the local library and enjoy singing and rhyming sessions. They develop a passion for books and access a range of books while at the childminder's setting. Children engage well during stories and song sessions. They are familiar with the stories the childminder reads to them. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children about personal safety effectively. They risk assess activities while they play. For example, children use hot water to make dough and the childminder pours the water first in a separate bowl. She talks to them about being careful when scooping the water with a spoon, so they do not get hurt. Children listen attentively to the childminder and follow her instructions. She supervises them closely. n The childminder is a positive role model and children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and be kind. Children make secure friendships with their peers as they play together in harmony. They learn to be respectful and to recognise each other's needs and emotions. n Children learn to manage their personal care needs, such as putting on their coats and shoes. They learn about their bodies and about being healthy. For example, the childminder helps children learn to use the toilet in a supportive

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and positive manner. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, as well as exciting outdoor area activities and exercise in the fresh air. n The childminder closely assesses children's progress. She understands their learning needs and provides a curriculum rich in experiences to develop their skills. The childminder builds strong partnerships with the parents of the children she cares for. Parents speak highly of the services that she provides and praise how caring and attentive she is. The childminder holds regular discussions with

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18 March 2022 parents about their children's progress. She shares ideas with them so that children continue to have support at home. n Children show great curiosity for learning new things. The childminder provides a variety of experiences across all areas of learning. For example, children extend their interest in playing with dolls by accessing a wooden house with toy furniture and people. They play families and enjoy talking about what they do at home with their families. This helps to increase children's imagination and vocabulary as they talk about everyday life. n The childminder offers good support as children begin to speak. However, children who speak English as an additional language do not have enough opportunities to use their home language while in her care. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ways to improve. Since the last inspection, she has attended a range of training to boost her knowledge and

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procedures. For example, the childminder developed effective procedures to risk assess the house to ensure that children are safe and secure. n The childminder works with assistants, when necessary, for support. Since the last inspection, she has provided training, monitoring and support for the assistants to develop their knowledge and skills, in order to help her to manage her safeguarding practice more effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends safeguarding and child protection training, together with her assistants, to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. She has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She can identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. This includes protecting children from the influence of extremist views. The childminder knows the process for referral, should there be an allegation made against herself, her assistants or household members. She introduced all safety measures, in line with guidelines, to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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should:

n take reasonable steps to provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning to support their language development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553095 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10225833 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 10 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care on weekdays and operates all year round. She works with assistants. The childminder offers funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector took part in a joint observation of children engaged in an activity. They discussed what the intention was and the quality of teaching and learning that they observed. n The childminder spoke to the inspector, as part of the learning walk, about the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views from written evidence. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 March 2022 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

18 March 2022 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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