Childminder EY435376

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 happily enter the bright and welcoming setting. The friendly childminder greets children warmly as they arrive. Children are confident and respond well to the childminder. They enjoy the time that they spend with her. Children smile and laugh as they join in with different learning opportunities.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a variety of opportunities to develop children's understanding of shapes. Younger children enjoy threading different coloured shapes onto string. This supports children to develop their hand-eye coordination, as well as their fine motor skills. Older children enjoy creating their own images. For example, they use a variety of different shapes to make a rocket. This enables all children to develop their awareness of shapes within play experiences.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to behave positively. She encourages children to share. The childminder uses phrases, such as 'sharing is caring', to support children's understanding. She also reminds children to use 'kind hands' throughout sessions and take turns. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their independence skills. The childminder encourages children to put their own shoes on when going into the garden. She is encouraging. For example, the childminder gives children 'high fives' when they achieve a task. This supports children to develop their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about children having opportunities to participate in sensory experiences. She explains that sensory play supports children's brain development, as well as their motor skills. Children enjoy taking part in sand and water play. They use their hands to explore the different textures. This gives children opportunities to explore sensory materials. n Children have opportunities to develop their language skills. The childminder introduces new words to older children. For example, she explains 'crescent moon' as she labels shapes. Younger children also have opportunities to develop their language skills. The childminder labels items, such as the 'brick' when children build and 'star', as they select shapes. This supports children to enhance their vocabulary. n Children have opportunities to develop their mathematical awareness. The childminder encourages children to count, such as they count bricks as they

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build together. Children also count the steps that they take when moving around the setting. Older children have opportunities to further develop their understanding. For example, they take part in a number matching activity. This supports children to enhance their mathematical understanding. n Children enjoy exploring books with the childminder. They spend time identifying

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24 July 2025 the shapes that they can see in the images. The childminder supports children to identify the different aspects of the shapes by counting the sides. For example, they count the sides of squares and triangles. n On some occasions, the childminder does not adapt activities to support all children. For example, older children enjoy taking part in a number and shape matching game. However, the childminder does not differentiate activities consistently to support younger children to fully engage. This means that younger children do not always fully benefit from opportunities provided. n Children enjoy playing with musical instruments, such as recorders and toy trumpets. Children dance to the sounds that they create. The childminder explains how this supports children to express themselves. n Younger children enjoy taking part in action songs. They spend time moving their bodies in different ways as they take part in 'sleeping bunnies'. Children are

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highly engaged. They smile and laugh as they take part in this activity. This supports children to develop their large motor skills. n Children enjoy playing with play dough. They spend time manipulating play dough and using a range of different cutters. The childminder explains how this supports children to develop their hand muscles and fine motor skills. n The childminder is reflective. She explains how she identifies positive aspects of practice and the areas that she would like to improve on. n Parents and carers share positive views of the setting. They explain how the childminder genuinely cares for children. Parents are happy with the warm, safe and nurturing environment that she provides. Parents also express how they feel confident with the childminder's knowledge on their children's allergies.

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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 explore techniques to adapt activities to support younger children to fully engage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435376 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10407716 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Harrow. She holds a degree in early years. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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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24 July 2025 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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