Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Daily risk assessments are carried out to minimise hazards, and cameras are used around the property to ensure that children can be monitored at all times. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect. She has a clear understanding of how to report a concern about the welfare of a child. n The childminder understands how children learn and designs a curriculum to support children to make progress and develop appropriately. The childminder has a wide range of resources available and plans suitable activities that support children to develop in the seven areas of learning. n The childminder ensures that her environment is inclusive. She is clear with her expectations and provides familiar routines for children to help them feel safe and secure. The childminder provides opportunities for them to discuss how they

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are feeling. She promotes sharing and turn taking, so that children are supported and learn to behave well. n The childminder understands how to prepare children for their future learning and to gain the necessary skills for starting school. She ensures that children are given opportunities to be independent in their self-care skills. She supports children to develop their confidence and communication skills, which helps them to transition smoothly as they move onto school. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. Trips to the local park to feed the deer support children to learn about the local wildlife that surrounds them. They have plenty of opportunities to stay physically active. n The childminder develops good working relationships with parents. She works closely with them when children first start to establish their needs. This helps them to settle quickly. The childminder provides daily handovers to parents

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about their children's progress. She ensures that she shares important information from other settings, such as schools, with parents to ensure continuity of care. Parents of children who previously attended comment that the childminder is 'kind, reliable and trustworthy'. n The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. She readily shares these with parents when their children start attending. The childminder ensures that she keeps her professional knowledge up to date and all mandatory training is completed.

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This provision meets requirements

31 March 2023 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 2617307 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10281021 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in March 2021 and lives in Stanmore. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder supports children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 March 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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