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

The childminder is kind and attentive to children. They listen to children's views and respond quickly to their needs. This helps children to feel valued and secure in their care. For example, children are confident to join in with activities and they enjoy a comforting cuddle with the childminder when they wake from a nap. Children benefit from consistent routines and clear guidance on their behaviour. For instance, the childminder teaches children to wash their hands at appropriate times and reminds them to say please when they want something. She gives children plenty of praise, which motivates them to behave well. Children demonstrate good social skills. They are caring towards others and enjoy being helpful.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and provides a broad curriculum to support all areas of their development. They monitor children's progress over time and plan specific ways to continue their learning. The childminder designs the activities around children's individual interests. This engages children well and helps them to enjoy their learning. For instance, children have great fun as they join in with action songs and rhymes. At the same time, they learn to coordinate their movements and to name different parts of the body.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language development. She sings and reads to them. She talks to children as they play and offers clear explanations to help their understanding. Early communication develops as young children babble to her and use gestures. n Each child is valued as a unique individual. The childminder encourages children to share their backgrounds and experiences, which helps them to learn about diversity. For example, children learn about the different celebrations their friends have at home and make and taste food from different parts of the world. n The childminder attends different training courses to support their professional knowledge. Through regular ongoing discussions, they review their practice and discuss the activities they wish to provide to support children's next steps in learning. n Children have lots of opportunities to be active. For instance, they frequently play in the childminder's spacious garden or go for walks. The childminder

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need to do better?

organises a variety of outings to promote children's physical and social skills. She takes children to the local woodland, parks and shops to enrich their learning experiences. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. Parents' written comments express good levels of satisfaction with the service. Parents state their children enjoy the wide range of activities and are making good progress. n Children are developing a love of books and reading. Very young children access

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need to do better?

21 January 2025 books and handle them carefully by turning and looking at every page. Older children enjoy listening to the stories the childminder reads to them. They enjoy the rhythm of the language and joining in the familiar phrases together. n The childminder promotes children's independence well, helping them to develop the skills they will need for their eventual move to school. Children learn to put on and take off their shoes as they transition from inside to the garden. They eat independently and learn to manage their own personal care. This helps children to become self-sufficient. n The childminder assesses children to ensure she knows when a child may need more help. She works in partnership with parents if she has any concerns about a child's development. She helps them to seek advice and gain help from other agencies. This helps all children, including children with special educational

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needs and/or disabilities, to make progress. n Children learn good hygiene practices. They learn about the importance of good oral hygiene through their play. Children also remember to cover their mouths when coughing to prevent the spread of germs. This practice contributes positively to the promotion of children's physical health and well-being. n The childminder creates opportunities to support children's mathematical skills. For example, during activities, she encourages children to count and use mathematical concepts, such as 'big' and 'small', when comparing teddy bears. However, she does not always extend and challenge the learning of the most- able children when they can answer questions easily.

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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 enhance the ambition of the curriculum for mathematical development by extending experiences for the most-able children during play to stretch and challenge their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440842 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10368527 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 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She works flexibly with a co-childminder and an assistant from premises in North Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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.

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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

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