Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/12/2012 22/05/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 Warm and caring relationships between the childminder and minded children help them to feel secure and settled.  The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress very well through formative assessments, to ensure that she identifies and targets any gaps in their learning  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other settings which have a positive impact on children's development and learning  Effective use of local facilities enables children to further develop skills which prepare them for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Planned activities foster children's all-round learning and development but do not always give sufficient focus to skills that children find harder to learn.  The outdoor environment is not used to its full potential to enhance children's physical development and opportunities to explore using their senses.

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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 playing

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held several discussions with the childminder about safeguarding matters, risk assessments, self- evaluation, and children's learning and development

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read questionnaires and a sample of letters from parents who commented on the service provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read a sample of documentation such as registers, policies, risk assessments, incident records, and training records  The inspector viewed observation, assessment and planning records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since September 1997. She lives with her adult daughter in North Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. It is situated within walking distance of local bus routes and North Harrow station. The ground floor is used for childminding and one bedroom is available for rest purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll on the early years age range. The childminder takes children to local facilities such as the children centre and library. The family has a pet cat.

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

 extend planning further to include adult-led activities which build on children's interests to extend children's concentration.

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

 create a stimulating outdoor environment that offers a range of activities to encourage children's interest and curiosity as well as promoting physical development

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development given their abilities and starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and engages with children to enhance their learning. She offers strategies and encouragement while children fit pieces into an inset jigsaw. This supports the children to experiment and persevere. While the childminder makes suggestions such as 'upside down, turn it around', children gain an understanding of concepts of shape and space. The childminder extends vocabulary at every opportunity, participating in children's role play as children feed the dolls and she model how puppets can talk to each other. While they look at book, which a child has chosen, the childminder points out the number of people on the bus illustration. They talk about the different songs they hear, and children show enjoyment as they join in with actions.

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who attend

Planning takes account of children's individual interests and needs and a broad range of activities and experiences are offered. At times planned activities do not give sufficient emphasis on further developing some skills that children find more difficult. For example, the benefits of planning adult-led activities to further encourage children to concentrate for longer have not been fully explored.

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who attend

The childminder's observations of children are used to highlight children's achievements and need for further support. Parents contribute regularly to their child's learning and development record. Therefore both the childminder and the parents know where children are in their learning, and what needs to be done to help children reach expected goals. This sensitive two-way exchange of information leads to positive partnerships which help promote children's learning and development. The childminder is making appropriate preparations to complete the two-year-old assessment for children in her care and to share a summary of children's progress at this age with their parents.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming, child-friendly environment. Children turn to her for reassurance and because of the warm care they receive they feel secure and valued. Behaviour is good because the childminder is responsive to the children's needs, engages with them in activities and encourages them with praise.

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

The childminder has created a learning environment which promotes independence. The good range of toys and equipment is readily accessible to children. Clear labelling with words and pictures enables children to make choices.

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

Children are learning to keep themselves safe as they practise fire evacuations regularly. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles as they learn to wash their hands before eating. They bring snacks and meals from home and the childminder promotes healthy eating by discussing appropriate foods with parents, should the need arise. Children are encouraged to feed themselves while the childminder chats to them about the food that they are eating. The childminder talks to children about parts of the body as they play with dolls. This maintains children's healthy interest in their own bodies. Visits to the park promote children's physical development; however, the full potential of the garden has not been embraced to offer a rich learning environment outdoors.

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

Children enjoy regular outings to the local children's centre, the library and museum. Here they have opportunities to play in larger groups, have larger spaces to move around in and participate in a range of art and craft activities. This promotes their social development, attitudes, dispositions and skills, which they need to be ready for their next stage of learning and for school.

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provision

The childminder has a professional approach to her work. Her knowledge of the local safeguarding procedures is good and she has completed safeguarding training. She is confident about the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care, and intends to update her training next year. She completes thorough risk assessments within the home and for outings, and regularly reviews her written record of these assessments and updates them should the need arise. Daily checks minimise risks in the childminder's well-organised home. The childminder monitors her provision monthly to ensure that she continually meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She takes into account the views of children and parents who complete bi-annual questionnaires regarding the care and education provided. She is committed to providing a good quality service. Her capacity to improve is exemplified in the way she has addressed all the recommendations at the last

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provision

inspection. In particular, observations and assessments are now thorough and, by using 'Development Matters in the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage' she accurately identifies where children are in their development and plans for the next stages in children's learning.

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provision

Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. Parents are given a comprehensive pack of policies and procedures before their children start which helps them to understand the care and education that the childminder offers. The childminder makes time to listen to parents and identify their concerns about their children's development. Parents regularly contribute to assessments. The childminder has developed communication systems in order to complement children's learning in settings where they spend most of their time. For instance, when children have attended French speaking nurseries she has taken the children to the library to borrow tapes in French and cooked crepes with them. These partnerships support and extend children's learning.

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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 148009 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 892585 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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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