Childminder in Brent

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

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment for the children in her care. Children form excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are caring and attentive to their needs. For example, children receive cuddles, reassurance and praise to support their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of all the children. She understands their developmental needs and how to best support them. She has high expectations for their behaviour. Children know the routines and boundaries well. They are confident to explore this homely environment independently. The childminder and her assistant are good role models for behaviour, as they warmly communicate with each other.

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The provision is good

The planned curriculum helps the children make good progress. Young children are encouraged to count as they play with bricks and sing number songs together. They use mathematical language, such as 'more' and 'bigger'. The childminder undertakes lots of interesting trips for the children. These include going on the tube to the Young V&A exhibition and visiting the local farm. These experiences help children to develop their physical skills and to gain an awareness of the world beyond the setting.

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need to do better?

n Healthy lifestyles are promoted in this childminder's setting. This includes encouraging parents to send in a healthy packed lunch and snacks. Children have daily exercise in the spacious garden. They enjoy using the trikes, crawling through tunnels or playing 'catch' with each other. Children are taught how to look after their bodies, including cleaning their teeth together after lunch. n Parents and carers are happy. They appreciate the regular feedback they receive about their children. They trust the childminder and are happy with all aspects of her care. They comment that their children have built great relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This has helped both the child and the parents with the settling-in process. n The childminder constantly reflects on the needs of the children throughout the day. She will adapt and amend the routine of the setting to meet these needs. For example, when the children show signs that they are hungry, she will stop

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and give them lunch earlier. Once they have eaten, they are ready to learn and play again. She has a deep knowledge of all the children and uses this to plan activities and suitable next steps. n Children's independence is encouraged in this setting. The childminder teaches them a range of personal skills, such as feeding themselves, getting dressed and cleaning up. Children are given choices in their play, and this helps them to

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need to do better?

17 October 2023 make decisions by themselves. Children respect the childminder and listen to her. However, when children disagree with each other, they are not taught how to resolve the situation. n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well in the setting. They make good progress in their communication and language development. They learn new words through singing and consistent repetition of key vocabulary. The childminder uses the child's home language to help comfort them alongside teaching them how to communicate in English. n Diversity is celebrated in the setting. The childminder is respectful of children's cultural background and embraces their customs in her practice. For example, she celebrates the Chilean Independence Day through traditional dance, clothing and food. n The childminder promotes communication and language skills very well. Adults share meaningful interactions with the children, and they respond appropriately.

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need to do better?

Children enjoy listening to stories and joining in with memorable phrases. They maintain attention and interact with the childminder as she reads a favourite book.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. This includes daily risk assessments to make sure the premises are clean and safe for children's play. They can identify the signs and symptoms of harm and abuse. They are confident in their knowledge of how to record and report these concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder has excellent knowledge in all areas of safeguarding, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Safer recruitment procedures are followed to ensure that all adults are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n consider professional development opportunities to further build your knowledge and skills and those of the assistant n review and enhance positive behaviour management strategies to support children's interactions with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492406 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10305036 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 9 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. She works in her home with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder provides childcare on Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 5.30pm, for most of the year.

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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 quality of education was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the intent of the curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector held ongoing discussions throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 October 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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