Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/07/2013 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's learning is promoted very well. The childminder's positive interaction encourages children's development through a broad range of interesting resources and fun activities.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on working in partnership with parents to respond to children's individual needs.  The childminder is well motivated and enthusiastic about childminding. She reflects on her practice in order to maintain continuous improvement.  Children are very happy and settled because they have a strong bond with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always use mathematical language during activities to encourage children's understanding of weight and volume.  Children do not attend groups in the local community to help them learn about others and develop their social 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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 compulsory part 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 the childminder and her interaction with the children in the childminder's living room and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed a sample of the children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed a sample of the childminder's policies and discussed safeguarding issues.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation systems with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two pre-school aged children in Edgware in the London Borough of Harrow. The whole of the ground floor of the home is available for childminding and there is a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder is currently minding one child in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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

 take children on outings in the local community to give them opportunities to socialise with, and learn about, others

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

 introduce mathematical language, such as 'full' empty' heavy' and 'light', during activities to encourage children's understanding of weight and volume.

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who attend

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. The childminder has good knowledge of the learning requirements and provides a wide range of interesting and challenging experiences to promote learning in all areas. She completes 'All about me' forms with parents at the beginning of an arrangement to make sure that she knows all the important details about a child to enable her to provide appropriate and consistent care. The childminder's detailed observations of the children as they play enable her to accurately monitor their progress and identify the next step in their unique journey towards the early learning goals. The childminder carries out the required progress check at age two years for the children and shares information about their progress with the parents. She keeps parents well informed about the children's achievements so that they can reinforce the learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder uses her experience of the Montessori teaching method to encourage children to develop practical life skills. This includes helping them to develop their hand and eye coordination and small muscle skills by transferring spoonfuls of rice from one bowl to another. Children also enjoy pouring water in and out of small containers. However, the childminder does not use this opportunity to introduce mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty' or 'heavy' and 'light' to encourage the children's understanding of weight and volume.

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who attend

The childminder is calm and caring, which enables children to settle to their chosen activity well. Although, the childminder has an end goal in mind for each activity, she lets the children take the lead and develop the activity as they go along. She understands that as long as the children are well engaged, they are still learning and benefitting from the experience.

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who attend

Children go to the library to choose books and bring them back to look at with the childminder. They enjoy listening to story time which helps to promote communication and language. Children also go shopping locally with the childminder. Other than these trips, the children to not spend much time in the community getting to know the world around them, or visiting pre-school groups to socialise with other children. The childminder supports children learning English as an additional language to use their home language with her, while still ensuring that English is well promoted.

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who attend

Children have fun playing in the back garden. They have suitable toys to use for physical exercise, including a tunnel to crawl through and a see-saw. Children show pleasure in learning about the natural world as they sow and tend plants. They dig with garden forks and learn why it is important to water the lettuces and herbs.

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

Children develop a strong sense of belonging because of the warm care they receive. The childminder establishes a structured routine which helps children to settle quickly, particularly those attending part-time. Feeling safe and secure enables children to be more ready to learn because they know what is expected of them.

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

The childminder provides an enabling environment for children to learn, both indoors and out. Her wide variety of resources is appealingly displayed for children and easy for them to access independently. The childminder uses her equipment well to promote children's all-round learning and development. The garden is adorned with mobiles that reflect the light as they blow in the breeze and cast patterns on the grass and fences. These provide a source of interest for the children by stimulating their senses.

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

The childminder prepares children for their move to school by helping them to manage their personal care needs, such as dressing and using the toilet. She also teaches them the importance of maintaining good health by eating fresh fruit and drinking plenty of water, particularly in hot weather. Children also learn why they need to wash their hands after digging in the soil and before eating.

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

The childminder teaches children from a young age about how to keep safe on the road. She shows them where and how to cross roads safely. The childminder also uses the indoor road map mat to reinforce their understanding at home.

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provision

The childminder's experience of working in nurseries means that she is fully aware of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements and how to do so successfully. She shows commitment to providing high quality childcare. The childminder is keen to broaden her knowledge and skills by attending further training to equip her further to work with children with special educational needs. She evaluates her practice to identify where she can improve. As a result, the childminder has enhanced her garden to create a richer learning environment. The childminder also welcomes any ideas and suggestions from her local authority development worker to build her practice. The self- evaluation process includes giving parents a questionnaire so that they can voice their views about the service she provides for them and their children. The childminder works very closely with parents to meet children's individual needs. Parents are very happy with

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provision

the care she provides and comment about how the children make good progress in the childminder's care.

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provision

The childminder is conscientious about maintaining the safety and well-being of the children. She has a detailed safeguarding policy and procedure in place that is written in line with the requirements of her local authority. She is aware of the importance of following the procedure to report any concerns she may have about the welfare of a child.

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provision

The childminder takes appropriate steps to manage obvious safety hazards in her home, such as by fitting stair gates appropriately. She also ensures that her first aid certificate is current to enable her to manage any accident or injury effectively. All the required records and documents are also maintained to support children's well-being.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 action. 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 EY430357 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 900788 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

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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