Childminder in Harrow

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She plans to gather information about children from their parents and through her own observations of their play. She describes how she will provide for children's next steps in learning, to help them make good progress. n The childminder describes how she will provide a broad curriculum, which supports all areas of children's learning. She details how she will provide interesting and engaging experiences for all children, both in her home and on visits within the local community. n The childminder explains how she will support children's language and communication skills. For example, she will encourage discussions, look at books and sing songs with children. n The childminder outlines how she will promote healthy lifestyles for children. For example, she says that she will provide daily opportunities for exercise and play outdoors. n The childminder understands how to encourage children's positive behaviour.

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For instance, she says she will use praise and consistent reminders about boundaries, to help children know what is expected of them. n The childminder recognises the important role that parents play in their children's learning. She describes how she will exchange relevant information about children's progress and care routines. n The childminder knows how to assess risks, to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. She describes the changes she will make to the premises when she is minding children. For example, she will install safety gates to prevent young children from accessing the kitchen. n The childminder understands her duty to keep the children in her care safe from harm. She knows how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and the procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder understands that it is important to review her practice and identify where she can improve. She plans to attend regular training to support

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This provision meets requirements

her continuous professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY451021 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10109370 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 16 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding. She discussed how she would ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including relevant training certificates. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder to check her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Inspection activities

31 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

31 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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