Groom, Vanessa Jane

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children and is passionate about supporting their emotional well-being. She intends to gather information from parents about children before they start so that she can get to know each child well. She recognises that this will enable her to ensure that children's needs are met during their time with her. The childminder intends to offer a calm and reassuring environment that will help children to feel safe and secure. n The environment is set up so that children can have access to a range of age- appropriate activities and resources. The childminder intends to carefully consider how this will enable her to meet young children's needs and interests when they attend. The childminder demonstrates how children's individual choices will be considered to encourage them to be highly engaged in their play. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's awareness

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This provision meets requirements

of healthy lifestyles. She is passionate about children engaging in physical activities and spending time outdoors. She will show children how to make healthy food choices and teach them about the role of nutrition in their diet. n The childminder recognises the value of creating positive partnerships with parents. She has effective systems to communicate regularly with parents and intends to work closely with them to provide continuity of care. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other professionals to benefit children's outcomes. She discusses how she will support effective and appropriate information sharing with everyone involved. n The childminder promotes an inclusive setting where all children are celebrated and valued. The childminder knows how to model good behaviour. Furthermore, she understands the importance of developing children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She plans clear rules and boundaries for children to follow independently. She understands the importance of positive behaviour strategies. She aims to create a supportive environment through her consistent approach. The childminder will help children to be kind and polite to each other while forming strong friendships with each other. n Children will be encouraged to independently carry out self-care routines such as washing hands and at mealtimes. The childminder intends to support children's personal development and discusses how she will create opportunities for children to challenge themselves and develop a positive attitude towards their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of targeting her own professional development and the benefits of using a range of resources to ensure her knowledge is current and up to date. She intends to tailor her training to meet

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This provision meets requirements

17 June 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409862 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10388581 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 13 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and planned holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n Parents of older children shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the older children present. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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17 June 2025 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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