Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides warm, loving, consistent care and responds quickly to children's needs. Consequently, children feel secure and settled in her care.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. They have access to an appropriate selection of resources that challenge and interest them.  The childminder provides children with good levels of support in their play. As a result, children have time and freedom to become deeply involved in activities.  The childminder works well with parents to keep them informed of the child's day, their achievements and future learning. This helps parents to become involved in their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not have access to a wide range of materials and media to fully support their exploration of colour, texture and space.  Not enough use is made of everyday objects to support children to explore and investigate a range of materials.

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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 majority of inspection time was spent with the childminder observing her with the minded child. This took place in the childminder's home in the main living room.  Children's information and development records checked.

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Inspection activities

 Ongoing discussion with the childminder to assess her understanding of the welfare requirements and sampled policies/records checked i.e. complaints, child protection, and children's information.  Safeguarding/child protection discussed with the childminder and policy reviewed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector fed back to the childminder the outcome of the inspection and agreed the recommendations.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three children aged nine, five and one year in Edgware, in the London Borough of Harrow. The downstairs of the home is mainly used for childminding purposes and there are sleeping facilities upstairs. Children have access to an enclosed outdoor play area.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has one child on roll within the early years age range, who attends on a part-time basis.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the educational programme for understanding the world by providing a wide range of everyday objects for babies to explore and investigate, such as creating a treasure basket

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance the educational programme for expressive arts and design by providing children with a wide range of materials, resources and sensory experiences to enable children to explore colour, texture and space.

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who attend

The quality of children's learning and their progress towards the early learning goals, in relation to their starting points, is good. The childminder conducts observations on the children's development, which she uses to record their achievements across all areas of learning. She uses this information to identify the next steps in children's development and learning. The childminder effectively supports children's learning as she uses a good range of teaching techniques, suited to children's abilities. She shares videos and photos of children engaged in various activities with parents. She regularly talks to parents about children's achievements and progress. Consequently, parents can be involved in children's continuous learning and development.

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who attend

Children are valued as unique individuals as the childminder takes into account their interests, ages and abilities when planning for them. As a result, The childminder is able to challenge children as she supports and extends their learning. Children are settled and content in the childminder's care and eagerly take part in their chosen activities. For example, babies take delight in exploring sound when they hit keys on the keyboard or bang on boxes. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which encourages their self-esteem and confidence. Children are encouraged to extend their learning as they actively explore and take delight in playing with the resources available to them. For example, babies explore their reflections in mirrors as the childminder draws their attention to this. However, children have fewer opportunities to explore and investigate a range of materials, natural items and everyday objects.

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who attend

Children begin to develop an understanding of numbers and colours as the childminder brings items of interest to their attention. For example, she counts the number of balls and talks about their colours. However, children are only able to access a limited range of materials and media to explore colour, texture and space. Children take great pleasure in playing with resources that support their interest in technology. They enjoy pressing different buttons on programmable toys. The childminder is bilingual and talks to children both in English and in their home languages. She constantly talks to babies, explaining what she is doing, naming objects and using words to describe actions. This helps children to develop their communication and language skills. Babies thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to 'sing' as they babble into the toy microphone in response to the childminder's singing.

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

Babies feel safe and secure, as the childminder is responsive to their needs. This helps them feel comfortable whilst in her care. Babies develop confidence in exploring their surroundings and enjoy finding out what they can do, as the childminder has made the home safe. The childminder has well established routines, which contribute to the babies feeling content and secure. Babies demonstrate through their body language and gestures that they are happy and safe. For example, babies sit close to the childminder when new people visit the home. The childminder strongly supports children's physical skills as she organises areas in the home that allow babies maximum space to move, stretch and explore in safety. In addition, the childminder takes children outdoors on a daily basis. They visit local parks so that children are able to explore a variety of equipment and to tackle a range of levels and surfaces. The childminder works well with parents to ensure

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

that meals are healthy and take account of children's dietary requirements.

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

Children's receive good levels of support in respect of their personal, social and emotional needs. The childminder forms positive attachments with children. For example, she devotes time to babies, and is attentive and fully focused on their individual needs. She talks to babies and has 'conversations' with them about what they are doing, what they are playing with and what can they see. Consequently, babies respond to the childminder by laughing, smiling and babbling. The childminder effectively promotes children's independence skills. She organises toys and equipment at a level where children can easily reach them. She helps prepare children well for the next stage in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children in her care. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Effective risk assessments and procedures identify and minimise potential hazards to children. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns. The childminder undertook child protection training in the past. She is booked onto a refresher course, to help ensure that she remains up-to-date with changes. The childminder has all of the legally required documents, policies and procedures in place. This helps to ensure the safety and welfare of all children.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to improving the service she offers to children and parents. She uses self-evaluation as a means of reflecting on her practice and identifying areas that she would like to develop. For example, her current focus is on how she can further develop children's communication and language skills. Consequently, she is booked onto a course with her local authority, to deepen her knowledge in this area. This shows that the childminder continuously monitors the effectiveness of her educational programmes. She seeks the views of the parents and responses from them are complimentary about the service provided. The childminder takes account of children's views and she is aware of their interests and likes, and plans accordingly. Consequently, she fosters children's all round learning and development.

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provision

The childminder works well with parents to find out as much information as possible about the child before she commences care. She talks to parents about children's individual needs, likes, dislikes, religious and dietary observances and languages spoken at home. As a result, she is effectively able to meet the individual needs of children in her care. She regularly communicates with parents to keep them informed. For example, she talks to them at the beginning and end of each day, and sends them regular text and picture messages. In addition, she maintains developmental records of the children, which parents can access as they wish. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of developing links with others, as and when the need arises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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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 EY431838 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 800785 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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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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