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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily and are welcomed by the caring childminder and her assistant. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children before saying a quick goodbye and leaving. Children settle quickly, as they feel safe and secure. The childminder supports them to feel comfortable and select toys to play with from a wide range available. The childminder works in a self- contained area within her home. Children have access to outside play space, either on a raised decked area or on grass in the garden. The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum. She knows the children incredibly well and adapts activities to enable each child to participate at their own level. For example, older children use rackets and balls to participate in a game of tennis. They practise their hand- to-eye coordination by dropping the ball and trying to hit it. The childminder throws the ball to younger children, while her assistant offers some physical support.

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The provision is good

Children practise using their large- and small-muscle groups and learn about the effects of exercise on their bodies. Self-confidence is built, as children feel successful.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. They play very well together. Children know what is expected of them, as they understand the childminder's hygiene rules. For example, they take off their shoes to come into the house and happily wash their hands in preparation for snack and mealtimes. Children take turns and share. The childminder encourages children to say 'please' and 'thank you', and older children are eager to help their younger peers. Children respond well to the options they are given by the childminder and her assistant. For example, after snack, children request to continue playing tennis and others choose to do something completely different. The childminder and her assistant quickly agreed which adult would remain with which children to support their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully works with parents. She plans with them how their child will settle into her care. The childminder seeks information about children, including any previous experiences of day care and individual needs, such as dietary requirements. Children settle over several visits. As children progress, the childminder discusses with parents which key skills in children's development to focus on, such as toilet training. She works with parents to ensure that children have joint expectations between home and setting and quickly acquire new skills. n The childminder and her assistant use language effectively to extend children's vocabulary. For instance, the childminder uses several different words to describe a tennis racket. Children quickly repeat and use new words by including them in their discussions and conversations. However, on occasions, the

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need to do better?

6 July 2023 childminder does not use opportunities to extend mathematical language above numbers and counting. Opportunities to estimate, reckon and guess and the use of positional language are not included in children's play and activities. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from daily opportunities to have time outside in the garden area, where they enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides fruit as a healthy snack. She prepares fresh meals each day to meet children's individual dietary requirements. Children confidently follow pre-lunch routines with minimal prompting before sitting down to eat. Older children use cutlery and younger children are supported to feed themselves to develop their independence. n The childminder follows children's interests. For instance, she helps older children to recognise letters of the alphabet. The childminder uses songs and

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rhymes to strengthen their understanding and enjoyment. Older children learn to recognise their name in written form and practise forming letters. Younger children develop their hand preference and begin to make marks on paper. n Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder and her assistant develop warm, respectful relationships with the children that they care for. The childminder encourages children to be kind and considerate to others and build friendships. The childminder knows children well. Children are happy and settled in her care. As a result, children's sense of emotional well-being is high. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has made links with the early years advisers in the local authority. She demonstrates her commitment to improving her practice, describing how training that she recently attended is improving her and her assistant's knowledge and skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows safer recruitment practice to ensure that her assistant is suitable to work with children. They work well together, sharing tasks and acting as good role models for the children they care for.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since her last inspection, the childminder has attended further safeguarding training. She discusses what she has learned with her assistant to ensure that information relating to specific topics, such as the 'Prevent' duty, is shared and they remain alert to changes that may raise their concern. The childminder is very clear on what she would need to do if she or her assistant were concerned about the well-being of a child in her care. She ensures children remain safe, as areas the children use are regularly checked and well maintained.

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should:

6 July 2023 n support children to develop their understanding and use of mathematical language and concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437249 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10278465 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 4 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers care weekdays, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises to complete a learning walk. n The childminder described how the environment and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at testimonials from parents and considered their views.

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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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Inspection activities

6 July 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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