Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Harrow

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has robust procedures in place to keep children safe. She has a strong understanding of her role in safeguarding children. The childminder has a clear knowledge of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has comprehensive risk assessments of all areas of the setting available. The childminder talks about the importance of essential hygiene procedures, such as regular handwashing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. n The provider has created a stimulating environment that covers all areas of learning. She has a variety of resources to spark children's interests and to help them make decisions about their play. n The provider demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to observe children. The provider describes how she will plan a range of activities which consider children's interests and needs, to help them to make progress and take manageable risks

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in their play. n The provider recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to share information about children's progress with their parents and help them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder demonstrates how she will support and educate parents to provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. n The provider has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional attachments and positive relationships. She has good knowledge of behaviour management and discusses the strategies she will put in place to encourage children to be tolerant and respectful to others. The childminder understands the importance of providing an inclusive setting. n The provider has a good attitude to developing her knowledge. In addition to mandatory training, she has kept herself up to date with recent changes to the early years foundation stage and has undertaken some further professional

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development in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 2528537 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10208375 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Learners Stanmore is registered in 2019 and is situated in the London Borough of Harrow. The setting is open all year round, from 9am to 3pm.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the premises with the provider and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The provider spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The provider and inspector discussed how the curriculum will be implemented and the impact it will have on children's learning. n The inspector sampled key documentation provided by the provider.

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Inspection activities

29 June 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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29 June 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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