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

Children settle easily in this welcoming environment. The childminder is attentive and responds warmly to children's individual needs. She offers children cuddles, praise and reassurance throughout the day. She collects information from parents before children start. This helps children to settle quickly. Resources being stored at a low level enables children to make their own choices and select toys independently, following their own interests. Children show curiosity as they try to work out how to operate a pop-up toy. They carefully watch the childminder's demonstration and then copy by twisting a dial. The childminder helps children to develop their problem-solving skills and teaches them about cause and effect.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a full and varied curriculum, taking account of children's abilities and interests. Children relish looking at books alone or with the childminder. They confidently join in and recall what happens next. This supports their language and communication skills well. Children regularly meet with other children and familiar adults in groups they attend. This encourages them to develop good social skills. Children learn the importance of taking turns and sharing, and their behaviour is good. They receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder, who recognises their efforts and achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a clear educational programme based on children's individual age and stage of development. She knows children well and uses regular observations and assessments of children's learning to plan for what they need to learn next. This also helps her to identify and address any gaps in learning. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder encourages children to use mathematical language as they play. She models size, numbers and counting. Children are beginning to count and use mathematical concepts, such as size, in their play. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and spend time outdoors each day. They visit places of interest, spending time in the local community. Children understand the importance of looking and listening for traffic as they cross the road. They learn about their own safety and regularly practise the fire evacuation drill, so they understand what to do in an emergency situation.

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need to do better?

Children learn to take risks in a safe environment and to use large climbing equipment safely at places they visit. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and monitors her provision. For example, she has clear policies and procedures in place to ensure that children are safe. She identifies areas for her own professional development and has plans to complete additional training to support children further and maximise their learning.

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11 September 2024 n The childminder promotes good health and hygiene routines. She supports children to make healthy food choices and to understand the need to have good oral health. The childminder encourages children to put their hands over their mouths when coughing. She talks to children about healthy eating and the foods that are good for them. Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. n Parents report that their children are happy and eager to attend. Children make close bonds with the childminder. Parents receive information about their child's day and know the next steps they are working on. They comment that the childminder is very supportive. Parents report that their children have made very good progress since starting at the setting. n The childminder is confident to support children's early communication and language skills. She continuously narrates what she sees in the environment and

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need to do better?

skilfully links these observations to children's personal experiences. Nonverbal children continuously hear language to promote their vocabulary growth. They develop an understanding that words carry meaning. n The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources that engage children in their play. She plays with children and follows their interests well, encouraging them to explore happily. However, at times, the childminder allows the floor space to become overcrowded with toys and resources, which means children do not always have the space they need to develop their play ideas fully.

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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 plan the learning environment more effectively to consistently provide children with the space that they need to move around freely and try out their play ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478924 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10355422 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 1 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n Parents provided the inspector with written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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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

11 September 2024 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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