Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/10/2012 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

 Children are happy, motivated and eager to learn. The quality of the planning and assessment supports every child in making good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes the most of opportunities to promote children's learning through play.  The childminder works well with another childminder their skills complement each other to provide a secure and consistent childminding team.  Good relationships are evident that help children feel safe and secure. Children respond well to the gentle and positive interaction of the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities for children to see their home languages written and resources that provide positive images of different cultures are not so well developed.

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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 children's activities in the main playroom, living room and kitchen and had discussions with the childminder.  Children's information and development records were checked.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice and discussed the organisation and managing of the childminding service as co-childminders. The inspector discussed how the two childminders share their roles.

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Inspection activities

 Parent's views were taken into account through recent questionnaires and correspondence.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She works in the home of another registered childminder. The co-childminder lives with her husband and son. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder currently has four children on roll, who are in the early years age range. The three-bedroom house is in the Gladstone Park area of the London Borough of Brent. The areas of the home available to children are the living room, playroom, kitchen and garden.

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

 increase the available resources to support children's awareness of people's differences and additional languages, other than English, through everyday play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She works closely with parents to find out about children's starting points and to support them to settle well. Her perceptive observations of the children inform the planning of activities. This means children receive appropriate challenge to support their progress and engage in play that interests them. The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and is confident in measuring children's progress against the current development guidance. She is aware of the importance of parents' contributions in order to work together to promote children's good progress in their learning and development. She works with another experienced childminder, their skills complement each other well, and as a result, the children enjoy a consistent and challenging learning environment.

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who attend

Children develop independence at the setting, as they are able to carry out a range of tasks for themselves. They confidently move from room to room and let the childminder know when they are ready for their morning snack or want to change the activity. As they have an extremely secure settling in time, they are confident and settled. They enthusiastically approach the childminder when they need help or reassurance.

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who attend

Children benefit from a well presented, interesting and calm learning environment. Educational posters and presentations of children's artwork and photographs are displayed at their level. Children enjoy helping themselves to the wide range of resources and being supported through child-initiated activities. They choose from a range of activities including construction, puzzles and dressing up for role play. They have good opportunities that support their physical development. They manipulate play dough with shapes and cutters, build with construction bricks, and use the well-resourced garden where they dress up as their favourite superheroes and run around. The childminder supports children's interest in counting by using every opportunity to encourage this. Children count the play dough pieces as they tear them and add up how many snails they can make. Children confidently talk about the objects they make and use mathematical

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who attend

language such as 'small' and 'big', when describing them.

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who attend

Children are provided with very good support to extend their language skills as they enjoy a wide range of stories and songs including music. The childminder speaks clearly to them and is knowledgeable about how to support children who may speak English as an additional language or require a different approach when communicating.

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who attend

Children learn about the world around them. For example, they visit the park to learn about animals and nature in their local community. They go on nature walks to find natural objects and look for birds and insects in the garden. Children have less opportunity to use resources that reflect positive images of diversity, or experience examples of their home languages in the environment.

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

The childminder really enjoys caring for the children, who become very much part of the family. She encourages them to feel relaxed and happy, which promotes their confidence and learning Well organised, consistent routines and positive interaction help children feel safe and secure. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and other agencies involved with individual children. She is highly committed to promoting inclusion and has a sensitive approach that means children are settled, secure, and develop a sense of belonging. Overall, the childminder values children's languages and cultures. She talks to the children about their photos contained in profiles and shows interest in their family and home life. The childminder is sensitive to children's feelings and makes sure they are well supported during their settling-in period. Consequently, children are secure as their individual needs

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

and backgrounds are valued here. Children receive ongoing praise and encouragement from the childminder that develops their confidence and self-esteem. They develop confidence, as they know what is expected of them in terms of behaviour. Children are learning the importance of safe behaviour and older children are learning to be caring to the younger ones.

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

Children play in a clean and comfortable home. Resources are also clean and in good condition. Children have lots of space to explore their toys and activities in comfort. A range of play equipment is readily accessible and children are able to self-select the resources, encouraging them to make choices and increasing their independence. Children's health is well promoted as they enjoy eating healthy snacks and meals and help themselves to drinking water when they are thirsty. Regular physical play sessions are organised outdoors, which provide children with fresh air and physical exercise. Children are encouraged to exercise indoors during action rhymes and games.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet all the requirements of the Early Years Foundations Stage. She is clear about monitoring the progress children make in their learning and development. All necessary policies and procedures are in place and these are effectively shared with parents. Safeguarding procedures have been reviewed to include recent changes to the learning and welfare requirements. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise and refer child protection concerns. The setting is efficiently managed and children benefit from consistent teamwork organised by the childminder with her co-childminder. Children's safety is prioritised, as the childminder monitors hazards using visual risk assessments for both the premises and any outings.

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provision

The childminder promotes good relationships with parents. She actively seeks their opinions of the care their children receive via questionnaires. Parent comments include 'since my child has been coming here they have made fabulous progress with all key milestones. They have made good friends and learned good sharing skills. The childminder works effectively with other agencies involved in children's welfare to provide consistency in the support for their overall development.

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provision

The childminder is aware of the need for self-evaluation, and demonstrates a positive attitude towards improvement. The childminder regularly updates her childcare knowledge and has support systems in place within the local authority to continue to improve children's learning experiences.

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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 EY437370 Local authority Brent Inspection number 797911 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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