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 Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and excited to attend the setting. The nurturing childminder and her enthusiastic assistant make the children feel secure and safe. Children demonstrate good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They greet and welcome visitors into the childminder's home with pride. Children are excited to participate in the wide range of activities the childminder provides for them. Children immerse themselves in rhyme and rhythm when listening to nursery rhymes. For example, they enjoy singing 'The Wheels on the Bus'. They move their hands in a circular motion when they sing 'round and round'.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are attentive to the children's needs. They provide cuddles for younger children who feel upset and are tired and offer them water. Younger children's nappies are changed with care, and older children receive reminders to use the toilet. Children join in with planned activities enthusiastically. They patiently wait for their turn to use the easel and do the painting. The childminder values learning outdoors as much as indoors. Children have a range of opportunities to build on their physical skills. For instance, they enjoy balancing on balancing steps and using a variety of tools to scoop and pour sand. Children are well behaved and demonstrate independence and resilience.

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need to do better?

n Children have a good understanding of different mathematical concepts. They see that numbers, shapes, colours and different sizes are all around them and part of their everyday lives. The childminder uses children's interests, such as animals and dinosaurs, to support their mathematical development. Children compare the sizes of the toy animals and dinosaurs, recognise the differences between them and count how many they have. n Children learn about a range of festivals. They discuss the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn about the dynamics of different families. This helps children learn about diversity. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's physical health. She regularly takes the children to local play areas to access large open spaces to run and play. The childminder introduces targeted activities to support children's awareness of healthy food choices and good oral hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches children how to manage their emotions as they take part in their activities. The childminder supports children's readiness for school through promoting their self- care skills, helping them to make new friends and building their confidence to develop relationships with others. n Children become highly independent and carry out many tasks for themselves. They try to put on their coats and shoes in readiness to go outdoors. They wash

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27 June 2024 their hands effectively and take responsibility for self-care, such as wiping their nose. n The childminder spends time with parents, getting to know the children before they start. This means that from their first day, she knows their routines and how to support them emotionally. Parents receive daily updates and photos. They feed back that they are happy with the care provided. Children settle quickly and form good attachments with the childminder. n The childminder creates a broad and balanced curriculum. She knows where children are in their development and plans appropriate next steps in their learning. She differentiates activities well using children's interests. This helps children to be excited about learning from an early age. n The childminder extends conversations with comments and questions and repeats words during children's play. This helps to support their language and communication skills. However, on occasions, the childminder does not

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consistently extend and challenge children's learning during activities to help them achieve to an even higher level. n The childminder's assistants speak highly of the support they receive from the childminder. They have regular meetings where they can discuss their ideas and plan professional development. The childminder undertakes regular supervision and observation of the assistants. They are encouraged to observe each other's interactions with children and improve their teaching practice. However, this is in its infancy and there is still scope for continuous professional development opportunities to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop a focused programme of training to support ongoing professional development and to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level, particularly for the assistants n build on teaching skills further to make greater use of opportunities to extend children's learning during activities to help children make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498723 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10351763 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 18 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in North Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow, and works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with two assistants when needed.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She talked with the childminder about how the early years provision is organised. n The childminder and the inspector discussed and reviewed activities. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of the assistant and household members. n The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She also reviewed written feedback from parents and considered

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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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