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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. She is nurturing and caring. This helps children to develop secure relationships with her, and they settle in quickly. Children are curious and benefit from choosing from a range of activities presented in an accessible and organised environment. Due to the childminder's vast knowledge and experience, children make rapid progress. Her interactions mean children persevere and concentrate for long periods of time.

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The provision is good

Lunchtime is an enjoyable social and learning experience where children learn to name foods and the countries they come from. This broadens not only their language development but their understanding of the world. The childminder makes good use of what is in her local community to provide wider learning opportunities. For example, she plans regular visits to local groups with other childminders, where children make friends and develop good social skills. Children behave well. Young children learn to care for fruit and vegetable plants and their environment as they help with cleaning the garden and putting rubbish in the bin.

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n The childminder builds strong relationships with the children. She has high expectations and is a good role model. She supports them to adopt a healthy lifestyle and independence is encouraged early on. For example, children learn to put their own shoes and clothes on in readiness for when they start school. n Children benefit from excellent opportunities to access fresh air and exercise daily. For example, the childminder helps young children learn how to jump and climb up the slide in the garden. When playing ball games, children focus and follow simple instructions. They use their concentration skills and learn to be resilient and to keep on trying. They explore and taste the different fruits and vegetables that are grown in the garden. They learn about a healthy diet and use their senses to explore different smells and textures. n The childminder identifies and observes what children can do and what children

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need to learn next. She is aware of how to monitor and observe the children's learning and uses children's interests to plan the curriculum. She has developed ways of self-evaluating her practice to make improvements. n Information is regularly shared with the children's parents, and children's progress at home is obtained in order for learning to develop even further. n Children are taught about different cultures, and the setting celebrates diversity. The childminder finds out about the cultures relevant to the children that attend and ensures their traditions are celebrated through dressing up and exploring traditional food. n Opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills are good. For example, young children are introduced to numbers throughout the day. They

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22 September 2022 count both indoors and outside, demonstrating an understanding of what numbers mean. n The childminder skilfully provides older children with plenty of opportunities to develop their listening and writing skills. For example, this is achieved through fun and exciting quizzes on children's favourite books and films. The childminder gives the children plenty of time to think and write down their answers, building on their understanding and problem-solving skills. n The childminder provides a range of interesting experiences for children that are stimulating and engaging. However, there is a lack of opportunity for children to freely develop their imagination and creativity, for example through exploring art and colours and enabling children to draw their ideas and represent their own feelings. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say that their child has made lots of progress in a short period of time, and they look forward to attending

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each morning. n The childminder understands the importance of making links with schools that children will go on to attend. Discussions take place about children's development, and children receive good continuity of care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes safeguarding children very seriously and knows how to recognise different forms of abuse and what to do should she become concerned about a child's welfare. This also includes if there is an allegation made against herself or anyone else in her household. The environment is secure, and the childminder has a range of measures in place to minimise dangers and keep children safe, both on and off site.

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n provide children with opportunities to understand and represent their own feelings and ideas through more creative and artistic activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345205 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10073808 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 1 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Harlesden, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates her service all year round and provides care from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. She holds a level 3 qualification in home-based childcare and learning.

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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 childminder. n A range of documents was viewed by the inspector, including qualification certificates, public liability insurance and a paediatric first-aid qualification. n A discussion was carried out between the inspector and the childminder to evaluate the organisation and quality of the provision and the experiences provided. n A tour of the premises was completed by the inspector and the childminder. n Parents' views were gained by the inspector. The inspector took these into account.

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Inspection activities

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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