Childminder in Harrow

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 form strong bonds with the childminder at this nurturing setting. They comfortably explore their environment and freely choose from a wide range of resources. The childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about the children. This helps her to plan activities and teaching that will support children's needs and development.

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The provision is good

Children eagerly start their day by finding their names to place on the board. They become familiar with the first letter of their name, which supports their early literacy skills. They talk about the weather as they look out of the window and find the picture for rain. Children learn to identify how they are feeling as they choose faces to reflect their emotions to place underneath their names. This helps them to identify their feelings and emotions and promotes their well-being.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent. They wash their hands and learn how to put their coats on. The childminder appropriately supports children as they learn to use cutlery to cut up their food. Children know to put their cutlery in the sink when they have finished. Children receive praise from the childminder, which helps to build their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role and cares deeply about the children in her setting. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's learning and developmental needs. The childminder knows her children well. She provides a curriculum which is based around their interests and promotes children to build on their learning. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder focuses on children's communication and language. She introduces new words, such as 'broccoli' and 'avocado', as they use flash cards. Children enjoy familiar songs as they shake musical instruments to the music. The childminder fully supports children who speak English as an additional language. She speaks in children's home language and in English to support their understanding. This helps children to make good progress in both English and their home language. n The childminder attends online training to build her knowledge and skills and

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need to do better?

enhance her teaching. For example, she completed training to support children with their communication and language. This has resulted in improved outcomes for the children. The childminder has an established network of support. She works closely with other childminders who support her with ideas and planning. They regularly meet up for play dates, which supports children's social skills and builds their confidence. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She supports

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need to do better?

9 March 2023 children to share equipment and understand the impact of their behaviour. Children apologise meaningfully to their friends when accidents happen. However, children do not always respond promptly to instructions from the childminder during routines, such as lunch time. As a result, children's usually good behaviour sometimes deteriorates. n Children have a wide range of opportunities to experience the world around them. Regular trips to a variety of playgroups and libraries support children's interaction skills. They enjoy 'sing and sign' sessions to build on their communication skills. Children develop their physical skills during weekly visits to soft-play centres. n Children learn about oral health. They play with model teeth and toothbrushes and pretend to brush away the bacteria. Children talk about visiting the dentist and brushing their teeth at home. The childminder uses carefully selected

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questions to deepen children's understanding as they play. However, she does not always give children time to think and respond to the questions she asks. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that 'she goes the extra mile to provide a homely and safe environment'. The children thoroughly enjoy attending the setting and have a good relationship with the childminder. They access a range of activities that fully support their learning. Daily handovers keep parents up to date with their children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training and understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She shows good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse or neglect. The childminder has clear referral processes in place, should she need to raise concerns about the welfare of a child. There is a clear emphasis on keeping children safe in her home. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments and safety checks, such as fire drills. Her home is secure with safety locks, and stair gates are used to prevent children from accessing the stairs unsupervised.

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should:

n support children's behaviour further by ensuring they fully understand what is expected of them during routines n allow more time for children to think and formulate answers to questions to build on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490381 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10276213 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 5 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability, training record and safeguarding documents. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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

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