Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22/07/2013 18/03/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 has a positive attitude to her own personal development to enhance the service she provides.  Children are confident and secure in the care of the childminder.  Children enjoy a good range of activities to support their learning and development.  The childminder has organised her home allowing children to explore and play in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make the best of opportunities in the garden to further promote children's learning and development outside.

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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 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 the children and childminder as they played and interacted.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of documents including observations, plans and policies.  The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding and protecting children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children in the London Borough of Harrow. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding this includes a playroom and living/dining room. A bathroom and areas to sleep are on the same floor. 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 in the early years age range who attend on a part-time basis. The childminder's husband works with her as her assistant. The childminder collects children from local schools and nurseries. She is also willing to collect children from their home.

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

 develop use of the outdoor area so children can explore and gain a better understanding of the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder works hard to promote children's learning and development, so they develop the skills to be ready for their next steps in learning. For example, children are encouraged to develop their independence as they put on their own shoes and use the bathroom. The childminder works closely with her assistant. They are a good team whose skills compliment each other. For example the assistant plans and cooks meals for the children using fresh ingredients. This allows the childminder to dedicate more time to the children. When children first come, the childminder records detailed information from parents about the children's needs, likes and dislikes. This helps her to plan purposeful activities to support and extend their learning. In addition, the information helps her to settle the children successfully in her care. The childminder observes children closely and assesses their progress to identify where any extra support they may need. For example,

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who attend

she helps children to gain confidence when they play on large outdoor play equipment. The observations demonstrate the children are making good progress given their starting points and capabilities. The children have access to a self-contained playroom, which is inviting and well equipped with a wide range of good quality resources. The children are confident as they potter around the playroom and the rest of the home. The childminder plans a mixture of adult led and free choice play. For example, children choose books to look at and the childminder enhances their enjoyment by looking at the book with them. The childminder arranges exciting opportunities to gain a love of books and reading. For example, she takes the children to story time at the library and takes part in holiday reading schemes. She encourages the children to examine toys they are playing with to compare their similarities and differences. She and the children laugh as they look at the

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who attend

small chair and decide if they could sit on it. She naturally uses skilful questioning to encourage children to talk and think for themselves. Consequently, children are fully engaged and effectively challenged. The childminder supports the children's developing language skills in English. However, she also communicates in the children's home language so children feel valued and are confident when they talk in either language.

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who attend

The childminder offers gentle encouragement and praise to the children as they complete their chosen tasks. She makes sure that children who are less confident are given individual attention and support, as she focuses on helping them with their language skills. For example, she encourages them to express their ideas and gives them time to speak without interruption. Children use a range of resources in the garden to challenge their physical skills. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to incorporate and extend other areas of children's learning outdoors, such as mathematics, literacy and their understanding of the natural world. The childminder has developed very effective and positive partnerships with parents that make a strong contribution to ensuring children's needs are met. Children's observations and plans are shared with parents, which helps to involve them in their children's learning and keeps them well informed of their progress.

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who attend

In addition, the childminder sends instant texts and photographs to the parents as children play. This means they are fully involved in their child's day.

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

The childminder is caring, friendly and compassionate towards children's individual needs and circumstances. She liaises closely with parents to gain a good understanding of children's preferences and routines. This promotes a smooth transition into her home and enables children to develop strong bonds with the childminder and her family. Parents comment on the patience she has shown towards their child and to them. The children eagerly turn to the childminder for comfort and reassurance demonstrating they feel safe and emotionally secure in her care. The childminder treats the children with care and respect she is a positive role model. She reinforces good behaviour by offering children lots of praise and encouragement, which successfully boosts their confidence and self- esteem. Children are encouraged to be kind and considerate towards each other. The older children are encouraged to take care as they play and to include the younger child if

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

The childminder makes sure that the premises are safe for the children attending. She talks to children about safety issues such as how to throw a ball safely in the house. This means that the children begin to learn about risks and the importance of following safe practices. The children have access to a range of resources to help them enjoy their play and learning. Although the garden is used primarily for physical play, children enjoy good opportunities for other outdoor experiences both in the local parks and trips to farms and zoos. Children learn to manage their own personal needs and they follow good hygiene routines. The children thoroughly enjoy fresh foods for snacks and meal times. The childminder and her assistant sit with the children as they eat to support and encourage them.

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provision

The childminder has a strong commitment to her responsibilities to meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She recognises the importance of self-evaluation and makes good use of training and childcare forums to keep up to date with, and improve her practice. The childminder also encourages her assistant access training opportunities to enhance his childcare skills. The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and the importance of children learning through play. She monitors children's learning and progress well, and identifies where any improvements are needed. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to underpin the efficient running of her setting, which are shared with parents.

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provision

She is very clear in role in safeguarding children and has documents on site to support her in the correct reporting procedure should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder and her assistant have up-to-date paediatric first aid certificates; this enables them to manage any minor accidents or emergencies if they arise. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents meaning their children's care is consistent and meets their needs. She provides flexible care, often picking up and dropping off children at their own home to meet the needs of the families. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role of working with other professionals who support the children. She ensures the premises are safe and secure and carries out regular checks to minimise risks to children's safety.

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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 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 EY384505 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 901709 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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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

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