Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to protect children from the risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to follow, to seek advice or report a concern about a child's welfare. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She attends regular training to ensure that her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters are up to date. n The childminder has a clear intent of what she wants children to learn. She plans the activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn. She has a range of resources available for children to access independently. For example, there is a selection of books that the childminder will read to children, or they can explore them on their own. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting children's language and communication skills. She has in place strategies to support children who speak

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English as an additional language. For example, she will learn common words in their home language and use visual timetables. The childminder describes how she will help children to learn new words during their play. For example, through repetition, rhyming activities and singing songs. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's learning and development. She knows how to work with parents and helps with strategies at home, when needed. For example, she has given parents advice on how to begin toilet training. n The childminder explains how she will help children to behave well, through a variety of positive approaches. She will help children to understand right from wrong, through setting clear expectation and role modelling positive behaviour. She will help children to identify and name their emotions. This will help them to self-regulate their behaviour effectively. n The childminder will teach children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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This provision meets requirements

She introduces baby yoga, sports, and vigorous physical challenges to all children in her care. She also plans exciting outings, such as to local parks and playgrounds. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and strives for continues improvements. She attends training and courses available online and through the local authority. She recently completed a food hygiene course. This allows her to handle food and prepare meals safely for children attending her provision. n The childminder knows the importance of using assessment to monitor children's progress. She describes how she will use an interactive dashboard, to keep parents informed and fully involved in their children's learning.

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This provision meets requirements

22 September 2022 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 2555725 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10232089 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Harrow Weald in London. She operates Thursday and Friday between 9am and 5pm all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder shared her understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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22 September 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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22 September 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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