Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with the childminder who provides a warm and caring environment where children's individual routines are followed and valued  The childminder makes positive use of her garden to support children to investigate features in our natural world. Children enjoy growing fruits, which they can eat and they like to take of the birds ensuring that they have water to drink  Children are developing their confidence and independence as the childminder supports them to make some positive choices about their play. This further supports their self- esteem as the childminder continually offers positive praise and encouragement

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It is not yet good because

 Children's learning is promoted through the childminder's sound understanding of their interests and how they learn. However, the childminder has not developed secure assessment processes so that it is clear what the priorities are for children's next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides planned opportunities to share books with the youngest children. However, they do not have free access to these resources so that they can explore and share these throughout the day. Younger children would also benefit from additional resources such as puppets and story sacks to encourage their developing communication skills.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, including observing where children sleep and where they can engage in art activities and outside play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations. She looked at the childminder's documentation, to check that she is meeting all requirements for the safeguarding and welfare of children and ensuring that she is promoting the learning and development legal requirements.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in March 2012. She lives with her adult son in Harrow, Middlesex. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes and a bedroom upstairs is available for sleep provision and for art and craft activities. Bathroom facilities are also accessible on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group and two children in the later years age group. All children attend on a part time basis. The childminder currently supports a number of children who learn English as an additional. She is open all year round from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays agreed in advance.

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must:

 develop the educational programmes for communication and language by: keeping significant resources out instead of routinely tidying them away: This includes providing more opportunities for young children to access picture books, puppets and other props to encourage listening and communication skills.  assess each child's progress across all seven areas of learning in relation to their age and stage of development and use this information to plan the next steps for each child

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who attend

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the seven areas of learning and plans a range of activities that overall supports children's interests. Children's language development is encouraged through regular conversations and through sharing books together. Older children enjoy teaching the childminder new words from their home language, which boosts their positive self-esteem. As a result, overall, children's vocabulary is within the developmental milestones expected for their age. However, children do not have books or story props consistently available. This in turn does not fully promote children's opportunities to access story telling materials and develop a thorough enjoyment of books. The childminder provides planned opportunities for children to access mark making resources. She is also mindful of creating comfortable areas in the home for older children to be supported to do their school homework.

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who attend

The younger children are developing a basic awareness of shape, space and measure as they attempt to complete puzzle books. The childminder provides opportunities for them to explore volume and capacity as children play with water and sand in the garden. Children have adequate opportunities to build with construction resources and learn how to make tall and short towers. These resources are freely accessible and thus promote children to explore and create their own designs. The childminder is close at hand to offer support and encouragement to the children. They clearly enjoy her warm and positive interaction as they show enjoyment in their learning. It is also evident that older children benefit from the support they receive from the childminder to complete maths and literacy homework.

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who attend

The childminder has yet to implement the progress check at age two but is generally able to identify what the children in her care are able to do. However, her systems to continually monitor children and to plan for their next steps, is not well established. This in turn does not fully ensure that children are receiving effective challenges to support their continued progression in all areas of their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children demonstrate that they feel very secure with the childminder. They awake from their sleep with smiles and lots of chat. It is clear that the childminder gathers information from parents about likes and dislikes and children's routines. For example, the childminder ensures that children's comforters are available at sleep time. Although the childminder is a newly registered provider she has quickly filled her places and has established positive rapports with parents. The childminder spends all of her time interacting with the children and hence encouraging their confidence and self-motivation. Children enjoy her positive interaction as she gives them continual praise and encouragement. For example, very young toddlers are very helpful in tidying away resources in the knowledge that once this is done they can access further toys. They clap their hands when they have achieved a task which is then mimicked by the childminder with expressions of 'well done, you are so

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are developing positive behaviour which helps to support their learning. The childminder teaches them to respect resources and to understand the importance of being kind and sharing with others. She works in partnership with parents and the schools that children attend to tackle any challenging behaviour. Between them a consistent approach is implemented with the children. The children develop appropriate self-care skills as they help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. Older children also have free access to the bathroom facilities on the first floor. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder works with parents to provide healthy food options for children and to encourage them to taste new foods. Children have daily opportunities to engage in outdoor activities including learning how to ride wheeled resources, and play safely on the trampoline. This supports their overall health and physical well-being. From observations it

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

is clear that young children are beginning to understand safety matters as they assist the childminder in closing the safety gate that leads to the stairs.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has established some secure links with the local schools that older children attend. She is currently supporting children who are beginning their transition into reception class. Discussions and documents demonstrate how the childminder is collecting children at different times of the day so that they have time to get use to attending a full day at school.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She keeps her home safe and secure for children through continual risk assessments of the environment and resources that children use. She is secure in her understanding of how to keep children safe, for example, by making sure everyone in her household has appropriate checks and any visitors are not left unsupervised. She has a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements although planning for individual children's progress is not currently secure. Nevertheless the childminder is a newly registered provider and she is positive to improve the quality of her provision. She demonstrates that she has positive systems evolving to work in partnership with children and parents to implement improved practices within her provision. For example, she is aware that she must continually review her resources to ensure they meet the needs of all

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provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and regularly shares information about children's routines and the activities they complete. Relationships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage where children attend are evolving which helps to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (this also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding children) (this also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  Take action as specified in the early years section of the report (safeguarding children)  Take action as specified in the early years section of the report (procedures for dealing with complaints)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440588 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 786760 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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