Childminder in Harrow

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she would plan to support children's learning. She is able to describe how she would plan the curriculum to help children acquire the skills needed to prepare them for school and help them make progress in all areas of their development. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands the actions to take if there are any allegations made against her or members of her household. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. She explains she would support children to learn to be safe when outdoors on visits. For instance, she discusses she would always talk about road safety and stranger danger with the children before every outing.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. She plans to take children out into the local community and take part in activities with other children to support their self-confidence and social skills. n The childminder understands the importance of developing close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would share information with parents about the progress their children make. She discusses that she would provide home learning activities to help children maintain a consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She is able to describe strategies she would use to deal with more challenging behaviour. She understands that she will be respectful, and caring towards children and help them to learn to share and be kind to their friends. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She

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This provision meets requirements

uses training opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she has a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate and has completed several courses to keep abreast of how to plan and help children make progress.

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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 147725 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10262902 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 7 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Rayners Lane, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from some family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed how she would ensure they are safe and suitable and changes she would make if children were attending. n The inspector and childminder discussed her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults

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Inspection activities

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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