Childminder in Brent

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and show great delight when they arrive at the setting. They are thrilled to see their friends and have a welcoming cuddle with the childminder and her assistant. When children first start with the childminder, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's care needs. This enables her to follow their routines from home and build on what they already know and can do. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They create a loving, nurturing environment for children that helps them to feel safe and secure. They praise children's efforts warmly and value their ideas, helping children to feel cherished.

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The provision is good

Children are familiar with the routines and readily make independent choices in their play. They are eager to explore the extensive range of toys, indoors and outdoors. Children are keen to join activities, such as singing and dancing, which they do with enthusiasm. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder knows families very well. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and offers ideas for learning in the home. Parents speak warmly of the childminder's emotional support for them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's progress diligently to identify any possible gaps in their learning. When children need extra help, she is very proactive in seeking the support they need. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals. All children make good progress. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills. For example, children see lots of pictures, labels and text displayed at their height, both printed and handwritten. Children enjoy sharing stories. The childminder encourages them to lift the flaps in books to see what is hiding underneath. Children excitedly lift the flaps and laugh happily with their friends. Children show their confidence in holding pencils and chalk to make marks from an early stage. n The childminder encourages children to be curious and interested in their play. For example, children learn about fruit and vegetables as they engage in a

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make-believe game of shopping. Children participate happily. They show their developing personal choices in play. For instance, they explore wheeled toys intently. Children show a positive attitude to their learning. n The childminder's care practices thoroughly promote children's health, independence and confidence. From an early age, children learn the importance of effective handwashing and healthy eating. During meals, the childminder and her assistant encourage children to try new vegetables that may be unfamiliar to them. Children eat broccoli and talk about how it looks like a small tree.

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13 April 2022 n Children show that they are able to make decisions in regard to their growing understanding of safety, for example when using the slide and swings outdoors. Children rest in line with their personal preferences, so they are able to wake happily and resume their play. n The enthusiastic childminder is keen to support children in their learning. However, occasionally, she moves children on too quickly from activities, and some experiences are not always age-appropriate for children. This is demonstrated when some children quickly lose interest when making an Easter egg collage picture. This means some activities do not promote children's learning to the highest level. n Overall, the childminder supports children well to develop good language skills. She makes effective uses of strategies, including visual aids, and holds back- and-forth conversations with older children. Children who speak English as an

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additional language learn to speak English well in the childminder's care. They also benefit from her encouragement to use special words and phrases that they hear in other languages at home. However, occasionally, younger children experience fewer interactions with the childminder to fully extend their developing language skills as they play. n Children behave well and learn to share, take turns and respect others, with support. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant do not give children the explanation they need to fully understand their behavioural expectations. This does not deepen children's understanding of rules and boundaries. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides. She rotates resources and toys to maintain children's interest and purchases new equipment. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. She seeks feedback from parents to help her make improvements. The

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childminder has completed training and researches information to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant keep children safe and promote their welfare. They have a good understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns. They recognise the possible signs of abuse and/or neglect, including those relating to broader safeguarding issues, and complete regular online training. The childminder understands the procedures should an allegation be made about herself, her assistant or a member of her household. She completes risk assessments for her home and outings. For example, she ensures children wear high-visibility outdoor clothing and hold a walking rope when they are out for walks to and from the local community.

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should:

n consider more carefully the age and stage of development of all children when planning activities, to promote their learning to a higher level n strengthen the curriculum further so the youngest children have more opportunities to interact and communicate as they explore and develop their curiosity n strengthen support for children to fully understand behavioural expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554482 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10174426 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Kensal Rise, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

13 April 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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13 April 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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