Bialkowska, Anna

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 excel and develop a wonderful love of learning in the care of this dedicated childminder. They are confident and resilient, showing strong social skills. The childminder plans an exceptionally nurturing and stimulating environment where children's emotional well-being, independence and curiosity are prioritised. Children are highly motivated and become deeply engaged in their play.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a deep understanding of child development and offers a rich curriculum, based on children's interests, needs and home experiences. She empowers children to take ownership of their learning. Older children create their own resources and organise activities for younger peers, who become engrossed in the experiences. For example, older children design and craft paper animals, applying their knowledge of camouflage, and hide them in the garden. Younger children enthusiastically participate in a 'warm-and-cold' game to find the animals, deepening their observational skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are extremely kind and caring towards each other. They happily share and cooperate and have an exceptional attitude towards their play and learning. The childminder's approach to managing behaviour focuses on positivity. Her patience, calmness and knowledge of every child as an individual support children to behave well, which they do consistently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a well-sequenced curriculum tailored to each child's needs. She skilfully observes children and quickly identifies if they require extra support. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals if needed. She maintains a clear and ambitious vision for children's success. All children make excellent progress from their starting points. n Children access a variety of age-appropriate and flexible resources, which allow their imagination to flourish. The children are engrossed as they use water, soil and 'rocks that look like sausages' to prepare soup in the mud kitchen. They then decide to open a 'soup shop' and work out how many portions they should get ready as they involve other children in their play. n Children are effective communicators. They are eager to initiate conversations with their peers and visitors and confidently articulate their thoughts. Children

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show a wide vocabulary and can complete similes such as 'sour as a lemon'. n Children understand a range of complex feelings. For example, they can explain what could make them feel 'overwhelmed'. The childminder teaches the children emotional regulation strategies. Children learn about different breathing techniques such as candle or butterfly breathing and when to use them. This helps them successfully manage their emotions.

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9 July 2025 n The childminder teaches children how to care for their environment and living things. For instance, children learn about the importance of not only recycling but also repurposing objects. This supports them in developing an early awareness of sustainability. Children also help take care of the childminder's cat and new puppy, who will be a trained therapy dog. This helps children learn how to care for and behave safely around animals. n Children benefit from spending a considerable amount of time outdoors, both in the large garden or in the local community. They show great spatial awareness and gross motor skills while enjoying running and balancing in the garden. Children practise fine motor skills as they pick up small objects in the sensory tray and use scissors independently. n The childminder supports children to gain in-depth knowledge of other beliefs and build a strong sense of respect for others. She prepares 'beliefs baskets'

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which children can investigate and discuss. Traditional festivals are shared and celebrated with the help of parents and neighbours. This ensures that children are well prepared for life in a diverse society. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and of 'the truly exceptional love and attention given to each child'. They appreciate the excellent communication and the multicultural environment. The childminder constantly shares information with parents to ensure children receive continuity of care and learning. n The childminder continually builds on the quality of her teaching, and she makes effective use of training to improve outcomes for children further. For example, she implemented an online safety training programme aimed at early years children. She strongly promotes training opportunities for her staff to ensure their own professional development and values the experience they bring to the

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412359 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10232939 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Kensal Rise in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder regularly works with her husband, who is a registered childminder in his own right, and two assistants. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder shared a range of relevant documents to support discussions about the leadership and management of her provision.

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Inspection activities

9 July 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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Inspection activities

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