Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She explains how she would plan the curriculum to help children develop in all seven areas of learning. She discusses she will observe to see what children know and can do and monitor their progress, to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she completes mandatory courses and conducts her own online research. n The childminder understands how to risk assess her home and describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. This

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will support her to keep the home safe and secure for children. She discusses she will risk assesses all visits she undertakes with children and talk to them about how to keep themselves safe when outdoors. For instance, she will talk to them about road safety and stranger danger. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will help children to manage their feelings, learn to play cooperatively with others and share and take turns in readiness for school. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. She discusses the importance of children gaining fresh air and being able to explore the outdoor world. She discusses she will take them walking to the forest, park, and pond areas, to help them learn about the wider world and gain exercise and learn to take risks as they play.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would share information with parents about the progress their children make. She explains she would share information with other agencies and settings children may attend, to support their consistency of care and learning.

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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 2598529 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10262889 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Harrow in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays or 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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are suitable for the care of children. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included the suitability of the childminder, relevant policies, and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The childminder discussed her educational programmes and safeguarding issues with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

23 February 2023 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

23 February 2023 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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