Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/02/2013 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

 The childminder is warm and affectionate with the children. Babies show they feel safe and secure, as the childminder is responsive to their needs.  The childminder uses her daily discussions and in-depth feedback in a communication book to help her continually meet babies changing needs.  Children develop their physical skills through the organisation of the home and the childminder supports their awareness of appropriate hygiene routines.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder misses opportunities to further children's learning through responding to their interests with related activities and resources.  The educational programme is not fully developed to ensure children receive a wide range of interesting and exciting resources and activities.

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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 made observations during play in the living room area and during lunch time.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, development information and sampled the childminder's policies.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children during play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with husband and three children, in a four bedroom house, located within the London Borough of Harrow. The open plan living- dining room and a bedroom are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age range.

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

 provide an educational programme that has fully supports all areas of learning through providing a wide range of accessible resources and activities that are stimulating and interesting

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

 respond to children's curiosity and changing interests by providing new and unusual resources for them to explore.

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who attend

The childminder supports children well as she interacts with them and joins in their play. She consistently talks to them and models language to support their communication skills. The childminder misses opportunities however, to enhance children's learning in response to their interests and what arouses their curiosity. Children receive lots of praise and enthusiasm for their efforts and achievements, which encourages their self-esteem and confidence. Babies learn the effect of their actions as they play 'peek a boo', enjoying the clapping and attention from the childminder. The childminder begins to encourage children's early interest in books. For example, she draws babies' attention to the bright pictures and models counting the images as part of a numbers themed activity. The childminder supports babies in their drive to stand and walk. She ensures they have space to move and crawl. They have easy access to furniture such as the sofa to enable them to

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who attend

pull themselves up and cruise along to develop their physical skills.

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who attend

Children enjoy the time they have with the childminder however the educational programme limits children's learning and development fully across all areas. The childminder is yet to fully explore a wide range of interesting and exciting resources and activities to encourage children to be active learners.

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who attend

The childminder make observations of the children to help her plan appropriate activities. She uses a tracking document to help her track children's progress to ensure they are developing according to their age and stage. The childminder engages in daily feedback with parents, discussing children's achievements and development. The childminder suggests activities the children can continue at home and in healthy partnership, the parents suggest activities for the childminder also.

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

The childminder is warm and affectionate with the children. Babies show they feel safe and secure, as the childminder is responsive to their needs. Babies show confidence in exploring their surroundings, which they do in a safe and secure environment. The childminder uses her daily discussions and in-depth feedback in the communication book to help her continually meet babies changing needs. For example, changes to their diet and sleep times.

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

The childminder supports children in leading healthy lifestyles. She promotes the children's use of physical skills as she has organised areas in her home that allow babies maximum space to move, stretch and explore. In addition, the childminder supports children's early understanding of health and hygiene. For example, use of appropriate language such as 'clean' and dirty' and encouraging babies to wipe their faces and hands.

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

The childminder supports children's understanding of risks and behaving in ways that are safe. For example, helping children understand radiators can be hot to touch as she touches it and says, 'ooh hot' displaying a grimacing face to indicate she is hurt. Children begin to develop self-care skills. Babies cooperate well with nappy changing and the childminder organises some toys and equipment at a level where children can easily reach them. Consequently, children are prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. She is able to identify child protection concerns and how to report these. However, the childminder has not met the requirements of the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, as her written safeguarding policy does not include all of the required information. The childminder conducts risk assessments to ensure her home is safe for children. She identifies potential risks to children and how to minimise them. The childminder practises the fire evacuation procedure with the children, this helps to protect children in the event of a fire.

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provision

The childminder shows a sound commitment to improving her service and she has been successful in identifying some of the areas in need of development. Furthermore, she is aware of the importance of her continuous professional development. For example, she has indentified training she is keen to attend. The childminder recognises the need to closer monitor the range of activities and resources available to children.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. There is a two-way flow of communication enabling the childminder and parents to share information. The childminder shares information about the children's daily care routine, activities they have enjoyed and the progress they are making.

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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 a written safeguarding policy and procedures is in place that is inline with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and includes all legally required information  ensure a written safeguarding policy and procedures is in place that is inline with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and includes all legally required information

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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 EY449800 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 881649 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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: 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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