Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/03/2014 14/09/2012

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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

 The childminder develops warm relationships with children and as a result the children in his care are happy and confident.  The childminder knows the children well and is able to describe their individual stages and interests and how he uses this information to support their learning.  The childminder uses the secure and well resourced garden to provide children with lots of opportunities to enjoy physical exercise, the fresh air and support their physical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 In conversations with the children the childminder misses opportunities to use open questions to extend their thinking and problem solving 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 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 childminder and children interacting in the house and garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed a range of paperwork including children's learning records and the safeguarding policy.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. He is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and their two school aged children in the London Borough of Harrow. The whole downstairs area of the house is used for childminding purposes, there are also two upstairs bedrooms used for children to sleep in. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. There are currently 14 children on roll, nine of whom are in the early years age range. Children attend on a full-time and part-time basis. The childminder drops off and collects children from local schools and nurseries and attends stay and play sessions at his local children's centre. The childminder operates Monday to Friday 7am until 7pm, all year round apart from public and family holidays.

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

 strengthen children's thinking and problem solving skills for example by developing the use of open questions when talking to children.

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who attend

The children are happy and excited as they arrive at the childminder's house. They run in and greet the childminder. The children are confident and chatty, and have a good understanding of the daily routine as they know where to hang their coats and leave their shoes.

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who attend

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. He has created an environment that means children can move freely around the house choosing from the easily accessible toys and resources. Children take part in a good range of activities that keep them interested and engaged.

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who attend

The childminder interacts with children as they play. He talks to them about what they are doing , pausing after asking questions, allowing children time to put their thoughts into words. The childminderand helps them children learn by using opportunities to count and extend their vocabulary through naming the objects or pictures they are looking at. However the childminder misses some opportunities to ask open questions to further extend children's thinking and learning.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children well and uses this information to promote their learning and development. For example, he describes how he uses a child's interest in animals to teach them new words and simple sentences as they play together with the model animals. Consequently all children are making good progress and developing the skills they will need when they go on to school.

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who attend

The childminder makes regular written observations for children who attend full time. These are used to record children's current levels of learning and identify areas in which to extend and challenge children's learning and development. For children who attend other early years provision, the childminder speaks to parents and to other settings to ensure he is meeting the needs of, and supporting the development of, all children. The childminder carries out progress checks for two year old children. These are completed in partnership with parents. He explains how these help him take stock of children's progress and are used to identify children's level of development in the prime areas, children's strengths and any areas needing support. Accordingly all children in his care are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age, and records show that all children are progressing well towards the early learning goals over time,

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who attend

Throughout the inspection children show high levels of engagement in their chosen play and the adult led activities such as reading and rolling hoops in the garden. Children are keen learners who display the characteristics of effective learning.

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who attend

The childminder has good relationships with parents. Daily chats and evening phone conversations mean that parents are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at home and are kept well informed of their progress at the childminders.

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

The childminder has developed good relationships with children. They move towards him when worried and he acknowledges their concerns and offers reassurance. For example, when playing outside the childminder helps children stay calm and stand still as a bumble bee buzzes past. Children are confident to approach the childminder to ask questions or make requests. When tired, children seek affection and the childminder responds suitably, cuddling children as they enjoy a book. Consequently children are happy and confident and their well-being is promoted.

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

The childminder teaches children age appropriate self-care skills, such as washing their hands and putting on their coats and shoes He encourages their attempts to do things for themselves, praising and supporting their efforts. Therefore, children are developing the independence and skills they will need when they begin at school.

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

The childminder works alongside another childminder and they share the care of all children. They work together to ensure all children's needs are met and ratios are maintained at all times. The childminder is a good role model for the children. He provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour, and as a result children get along well, sharing, taking turns and enjoying playing together. The childminder knows all children's individual dietary needs and provides a range of healthy foods and snacks. Children eat together at a small table and chat happily as they enjoy their food. The childminder describes how children are willing to explore new foods as they see other children eating them. Water is freely accessible to children throughout the day.

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

The house is clean, bright and welcoming. There is a dedicated play room with a wide range of accessible toys and resources, and in addition children have access to the whole of the downstairs of the house. A large secure garden that is well-resourced and covers the seven areas of learning and development, is well used by the child minder. He provides lots of good opportunities for children to enjoy the fresh air have lots of physical exercise and supports their physical development. The children enjoy rolling hoops down the hill, using the ride on toys and drawing on the chalk board.

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

The childminder collects and drops off children from local schools and nurseries. He talks to teachers to ensure he is aware of what the children have been doing and is able to share this information with parents. The child minder encourages older children to talk about their schools and explain the school day to any children who are about to start school. The childminder talks to them about their new school and what their uniform will be like. This helps children are in their move to school.

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provision

The childminder ensures there are a wide range of age appropriate experiences for children to take part in, including trips to local parks and playgroups. He understands the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures that he provides a range of resources and experiences that cover the prime and specific areas of learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and completed the appropriate checks to work with children. He has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has clear policies in place and has a good understanding of how to implement them, for example he knows how to record concerns and where to go with this information.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep the children in his care safe. Risk assessments and fire drills are in place, daily registers are kept and children's medical needs are recorded as they join the setting. The childminder knows the individual children well and recognises any changes in behaviour. This helps him to take appropriate action to protect and support the children in his care.

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provision

The childminder has a clear drive to improve his practice and he attends regular training. He is able to reflect on his practice and identify areas for improvement, for example, he identifies that he needs to further improve his observation and planning in order to continue to promote the learning and development of all children. He seeks the views of children who attend. For example older children fill in mini questionnaires to say what they like about being at his setting, and the childminder has purchased bean bag for the book corner in response to children's requests.

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provision

The childminder works in partnership with parents, and parents comment on how happy and safe their children are in the childminders care. The childminder has a good working relationship with the local authority early years advisors and has worked with them, when needed, to support the learning and development of children in his care. These good relationships contribute to meeting children's needs and ensure that appropriate interventions are secured if children need additional support.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY444083 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 956165 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 14

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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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