Childminder in Hertfordshire

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 form warm relationships with the childminder and show they feel happy, safe and secure. Children progress well in the nurturing environment created by the childminder. They engage in yoga and mindfulness activities. This helps to support their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy snuggling up together to listen to stories with the childminder. Children access a wide selection of books. The childminder considers children's interests and learning needs when she provides activities. Children have interesting and enjoyable days. They have frequent opportunities to explore and learn about the natural world, living things and life cycles. For instance, children's interest in a caterpillar discovered in the childminder's garden leads on to the story of the 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. Children create food items from the story and stick them on to lollipop sticks, which they use when retelling the story. This helps to reinforce children's understanding of early reading.

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The provision is good

Children behave exceptionally well and play cooperatively. They understand how to take turns and enjoy sharing their ideas together, such as during the activity of feeding porridge to the three bears from the story of 'Goldilocks'. Children's mathematical knowledge is fostered during play. For instance, they use the language of size and are beginning to show awareness of positional language as they recall the story of 'Goldilocks'. The childminder skilfully supports children who are learning English, and they benefit from her positive and ongoing interactions. Children's confidence grows as they eagerly sound out new words learnt during story time. They listen and show their understanding as they follow the childminder's instructions

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She is clear about what she wants them to learn. The childminder's observations and knowledge of children helps her to plan appropriate next steps and supports them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication, language and literacy skills. For example, she reads a variety of stories to children and teaches them new words, both in English and Polish. The childminder listens to children's comments, and questions children effectively to enhance learning. She sings songs and nursery rhymes with children to help them to develop their emerging language skills. n Children's personal development is nurtured well. The childminder is a good role model with a respectful and positive attitude. She gives children encouragement

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28 July 2022 and praise as they play. The childminder teaches them to be kind and gentle towards each other. As a result, children show that they have good relationships with each other. n The childminder gets to know children and their families very well from the start. She has implemented a careful settling-in process, where she learns about children's routines, background information and interests before parents leave children in her care. The childminder uses this information to plan and enhance children's experiences. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder regularly updates parents on their children's progress. She shares the activities that children enjoy and the next steps in their learning so parents can support their development at home. This fosters continuity of care for the children. n Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the provision. They state that they value the childminder's professionalism, knowledge and care. Parents

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express that their children enjoy attending, have a strong relationship with her and are making good progress n The childminder follows repetitive routines of the day so that the children begin to anticipate and know what is going to happen next. This helps children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She offers praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is reflective about her practice. She has attended a range of additional training to develop her skills and knowledge. The childminder has plans to engage in further professional development to help her meet the needs of the children in her care. n When children attend other settings or transfer to school, the childminder shares information about children's learning and progress to help to ensure a consistency of care. The childminder ensures that children are well prepared for

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school. n The childminder has an emergency fire evacuation plan. However, she has not practised the procedures so that children know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibility in relation to child protection and safeguarding. She has all statutory policies in place and has clear procedures in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder understands her child protection procedures, including broader safeguarding issues that may have an impact on children. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She knows how to respond if an allegation is made against her. The childminder maintains accurate records of attendance and records relating to children's health.

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should:

n enhance opportunities to further develop children's understanding of fire safety by routinely practising the fire-evacuation procedure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2555289 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10232084 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. She provides care from 6.30am until 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, all year round. She offers funded places 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 the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use to ensure they are safe and suitable. n Relevant documentation was sampled during the inspection. n The inspector read the written comments provided by parents. Their views were taken into consideration.

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Inspection activities

28 July 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

28 July 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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