Childminder in Harrow

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children settle quickly as they receive a warm welcome from the kind and caring childminder. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder's continual focus on positive behaviour means that even the youngest children share, take turns and show care and attention to each other. Children are enthusiastic and active learners; they confidently engage in planned activities and explore resources independently. The children create shadows while playing with the torches, and the childminder skilfully intervenes to explain how shadows are created.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in an environment where the childminder designs and scaffolds a curriculum to support their independence exceptionally well. They welcome visitors and prepare the environment before and after snacks and mealtimes. While playing hide and seek, the children learn to count until it is time to seek. Even the youngest children can put their shoes and coats on when going outside. Children beam with excitement and eagerly show visitors what they can do. They are able to say how much they enjoy coming to their childminder's house.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder works tirelessly to help children become highly motivated learners who show extended levels of concentration. They have many opportunities to develop their language and learn new words. They listen to stories and sing familiar songs. Through play, the children are encouraged to engage in conversation while using toy phones. The children are happy and thrive in this stimulating and welcoming environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high aspirations for the achievements of each child. She meticulously structures children's learning so that they make the best possible progress, and she ensures that children move to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder knows the children extremely well and regularly observes and tracks their progress. She plans exciting activities based on children's interests, what they know and what they need to learn next. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and discussed with parents and other professionals to provide additional support to make rapid progress. n Younger children are highly confident communicators who openly and enthusiastically express their ideas with excellent support and language modelling by the childminder. n Children spend time outdoors. The childminder plans nature walks, and they explore the local park and attend playgroups with other children. Children have

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exciting opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn outdoors in all weathers. They move around the garden, manoeuvring wheeled toys with skill. Here, they practise pouring the rainwater and explain that the balls float in the

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13 December 2023 water but that the sand sinks. n The children know how to prevent the spread of infection, and they talk about hygiene practices as they play. They have learned how, and they remind each other, to cough into their elbows and wash their hands after wiping their noses. n The childminder provides a supportive environment where parents can relax and discuss their children. Parents are very positive about the care provided by the childminder. They say that children are so happy to be there and that they count how many sleeps until they next attend. Parents feed back to the childminder that they are extremely happy with the progress the children make. They praise the childminder for the respect she shows for the children's cultures and religious beliefs. n The childminder has a very positive approach to continuous development and completes regular self-evaluation. She seeks the views and opinions of parents

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on a regular basis. This process ensures that she is meeting the needs of children and identifies where she could develop her provision further. The childminder's teaching practice continues to develop extremely well over time. n The childminder creates a culture of inclusivity in her home. As a result, children have many good opportunities to develop their understanding of diversity. She plans a rich set of experiences for children to explore what makes them unique. She supports children to learn about equality of opportunity in the resources they choose to play with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder gives children's safety and welfare her highest priority. She conducts regular risk assessments, and as a result, children are safe in her care. The childminder understands the safeguarding issues that may affect children in her care. She is clear of her responsibility to keep accurate records and make timely referrals when necessary. The childminder works with other agencies to ensure that children get the help and support they need. She has strong safeguarding knowledge, including local contextual safeguarding issues, and she regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills current. The childminder understands what action to take should she have concerns involving other adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500170 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10316997 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers care each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with samples of key documents. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

13 December 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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