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

The childminder is kind, gentle and thoughtful. Children settle quickly into their chosen activities and show that they feel safe and secure. This is because the childminder develops secure attachments with children through effective settling-in procedures. Children participate eagerly in activities that involve counting, writing and drawing. They enjoy exploring with chalk and crayons and talking about the circles and lines they make. Children learn about diversity and different cultures through a range of well-planned creative art activities linked to special occasions. There is a good focus on language and communication development. The childminder consistently promotes children's listening and communication skills, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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The provision is good

The childminder develops a love of books and reading in the children. She reads many different stories to help children become familiar with the characters and language. The childminder uses puppets to make the stories come to life, and she gets the children to repeat the words and phrases they know. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for all children. She teaches children to consider the needs of other children and to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. Consequently, children behave well. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem effectively. Children develop positive attitudes to learning, helping to prepare them for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children in their play and uses her good knowledge of how children learn to assess their development. She then plans a good range of opportunities for children to develop and practise new skills. As a result, all children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder ensures that activities are challenging and a mix of adult-led and child-initiated, covering all areas of learning. For instance, children spend some time concentrating on their play. They engage in role play, making 'pizza' and 'cakes'. They proudly offer the childminder, who enthusiastically joins in with their play, tea, toast and pizza. The childminder listens and responds to children's ideas and constantly extends their learning. n Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This is because the childminder plans regular activities for children to play outdoors and visit the

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local park. Children enjoy activities in the childminder's garden, playing on the slide and on the ride-on cars with good levels of control and coordination. They also play with balls and learn to wait their turn to blow bubbles. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being successfully. For example, during snack time, children discuss the different types of fruits and

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22 November 2022 vegetables they enjoy. In addition, the childminder ensures that parents provide their children with healthy snacks and meals. n The childminder helps children to follow good hygiene routines and develop some good independence skills. For instance, older children wash their hands independently after using the toilet and before meals. However, at times, the childminder does too much for children and does not encourage them to do things for themselves. For example, children do not consistently help to tidy up after their play or help to prepare their snacks. n The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She regularly communicates through daily discussions, sharing information about their child's progress and daily routines. This helps to promote good continuity of care between the childminder and the children's homes. Parents speak highly about the childminder. They describe her extra support and advice as fantastic.

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need to do better?

n Arrangements for self-evaluation are effective and focused on developing teaching and learning. The childminder actively seeks out sources of professional support so she can support children with their individual needs. This means that children with SEND are supported very well. The childminder understands the significance of continually enhancing her professional development in order to further develop her good knowledge and teaching skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the indicators that may suggest that a child is at risk of harm or abuse, and she is confident in reporting any concerns she may have. She has attended safeguarding training and has a first-aid qualification. The childminder ensures that she carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and takes the necessary steps to minimise potential hazards. She ensures that all people living in her home have completed suitability checks. Furthermore, the childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe - for example, by taking part in regular fire drills and following simple rules.

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should:

n provide further opportunities to extend children's independence to the highest level n continue to build on professional development plans to raise the quality of practice and teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483131 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10236542 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 6 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder is available to care for children from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder has one assistants, who work with her when required. The childminder holds a relevant professional early years qualification.

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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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

22 November 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 November 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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