Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/06/2014 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

 The childminder organises her home so it is safe and children can play and explore with confidence.  The childminder gives careful attention to gathering detailed information from parents about their child. Consequently, children experience warm and nurturing care matched to their individual developmental needs.  Communication and language development is encouraged particularly well. The childminder provides an on-going commentary about both her actions and those of the children, which extends children's vocabulary and understanding.  Mathematical development is evident throughout each activity encouraging children to count, problem solve and recognise shape.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are fewer opportunities for children to explore planting and digging in the outdoor area with a wide range of resources to support them.

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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 viewed the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed children at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their young child in the Neasden area of the London Borough of Brent. She lives in a three bedroom converted ground floor flat with a garden. There is currently one early years age child on roll.

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

 extend opportunities for children to explore natural resources in the outdoor environment.

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who attend

The childminder meets the needs of the children attending very well. She understands their individual needs and ensures they have good age appropriate experiences, which encourage them to make good progress. The childminder plans a good variety of experiences in the home, the garden and local community. This enhances the learning opportunities for the children. The childminder has a good understanding of child development, and consequently, she monitors children's progress well. Parents provide comprehensive information, and by maintaining a good dialogue with them, the childminder is able to build on children's interests and abilities. She uses children's starting points to identify their next steps for her weekly planning. This enables her to extend the children's learning, moving children beyond their expected age and stage of development.

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who attend

The childminder takes care to gather information about other languages children hear at home. This enables her to work with parents to acknowledge the child's first language, as well as encourage their use of the English language. The childminder has a wide range of resources to support English as an additional language, for example, she has a range of multicultural books, posters, dolls and dressing up equipment that children enjoy playing with.

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who attend

The childminder encourages all areas of learning well, with communication and language promoted exceptionally well. She listens attentively and responds to young children as they babble and talk as though she really understands what they are saying. She provides a descriptive narrative to her actions and the actions of the children. This helps them to hear language relevant to what is happening, which in turn helps to develop their understanding. The children enjoy listening to instructions and make good use of the attractively displayed books. The childminder carefully selects books that appeal to the children. The childminder helps them recognise the letters of their name using phonic sounds and pictures displayed on the wall. Children enjoy being physically active outdoors, however, they do not have access to natural resources in the garden to encourage them to explore planting and digging when outside.

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who attend

The children explore play dough. They help to make it from scratch, counting as they add cups of water to the ingredients and stirring the mixture. The childminder supports their learning by encouraging them to count, measure and problem solve. Children experience a range of smells and textures and select their own colour. The childminder extends this further by providing cutters for them to learn about shape. She points to shapes on display and asks children about the shapes they have made. This support children's mathematical development exceptionally well.

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who attend

The childminder monitors children's development in partnership with parents. Her records indicate the good progress each child is making. She shares her records with parents and provides feedback on a daily basis of the children's experiences and achievements. This supports children's progress across all areas of learning.

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

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure with the childminder. They confidently make their choices known to her. The childminder responds with enthusiasm, asking questions about what they are making and encouraging them to use descriptive language. The childminder helps children learn to share by giving simple explanations and encouraging good behaviour as they play. She makes sure children have access to a good range of resources indoors to support their all round development, although this is not as thorough when outdoors. Children receive praise for their achievements, which builds their confidence and helps them to feel good about themselves. This helps to emotionally prepare children for the next stage of their learning, for example, going to preschool and school.

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

The childminder places a strong emphasis on good manners by teaching the children to say please and thank you. Children are developing a good awareness of their own safety and that of others' as they play. They wear aprons during messy activities and regularly wash their hands unaided and without reminders. Children are regularly encouraged to use the outdoor area and access the local park at least twice a week for them to develop their large motor skills.

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

The home is safe and the childminder reviews her risk assessment regularly. She practises fire drills with children on different days, and when new children start. This means all children gain an understanding of their own safety and how to evacuate the home safely. The childminder gives good attention to children's health and well-being. She has a good understanding of healthy eating and encourages the children to make healthy choices for snack time. She positively encourages children to try new foods, explaining why fruit and vegetables are good for their health.

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provision

The childminder is extremely well organised. Her documentation provides a very effective foundation for her practice. She has good procedures in place to promote the safeguarding of children in her care. She ensures that all adults living in the house are vetted by Ofsted to confirm their suitability. The childminder carries out risk assessments and reviews these regularly, noting any further actions that she needs to take to minimise potential risks. She is confident in her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns relating to child protection. The childminder is vigilant concerning children's safety and supervises them closely at all times.

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provision

The childminder monitors children's progress in different ways through closely linked methods of observational assessment. She creates individual learning journey books for each child using annotated photographs of children participating in different learning experiences. These are individualised by adding appropriate comments, which shows parents how their children learn and enhances their enjoyment as they view the books. Additionally, the childminder collects information about starting points for each child in 'all about me' booklets during settling in sessions. This means she knows where to start from in order to move children on in their learning. As a result, the childminder is fully aware of each child's learning needs and knows exactly what she needs to do to help them develop further.

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provision

The childminder has a strong partnership with parents. She prioritises regular feedback to them and uses different methods of communication to facilitate this. For example, she talks with parents, as well as exchanging information in the children's learning journals and daily books. Parents are enthusiastic about the care their children receive. Amongst their many positive comments, they describe the childminder's caring nature, her close bonds with children, the nurturing environment she creates and the ways in which she promotes children's independence.

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provision

The childminder maintains a good capacity for continual improvement. She attends training courses whenever possible and makes the most of opportunities to talk with other childminders when visiting the children's centre. She is currently studying for her National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Early Years. The childminder seeks advice from the childminding network co-ordinator. She is keen to further develop her practice in a number of ways, both practically in her home and through the development of her own skills. This proactive approach supports positive outcomes for children.

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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 EY469119 Local authority Brent Inspection number 943495 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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

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