Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/06/2014 21/11/2012

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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

 Children form close and warm relationships with the childminder. They are settled and secure because they are cared for in a positive and encouraging environment.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to making on-going improvements. She reflects on her own and her assistant's practice effectively.  Activities reflect the children's individual interests and stages of development well. The childminder thoroughly plans to promote children's good progress.  The childminder has developed positive and supportive partnerships with parents. Consequently, they are included in their child's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The children have some opportunities for activities and events out of the home but this is limited meaning children do not have varied opportunities to meet others.  The childminder has used some labelling but this is not consistent. This means children do not have the opportunity to make links between words, pictures and objects to promote their early literacy 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 discussed, at appropriate times, the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her work.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector completed observations of the children during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two children in the London Borough of Harrow. Children have the use of a dedicated playroom, dining room and a bathroom is accessed on the same floor. Children have access to a garden. The childminder cares for children all year round, offering flexible hours for shift workers, including weekends and overnight. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder supports children learning English as an additional language.

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

 enhance the opportunities for children to make links between words, pictures and objects by, for example, adding labels to objects around the home

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

 enhance opportunities for children to attend events in the community to meet and socialise with others of the same age.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she plans activities that are exciting, fun and challenging for each of the children in her care. For example, by colouring and cooking pasta, and arranging a bowl of shaving foam children are able to develop an understanding of textures and colours. The children have fun as they look for treasure in the foam and eat the pasta. The childminder offers the children kind and considerate care and as a result, they are happy and secure in her care. The children confidently move around the home and into the garden. The childminder completes detailed observations of the children and assesses their achievements and their progress. This system means she is able to plan a range of activities that build on children's current knowledge and include their interests. The activities planned and implemented are purposeful and a mixture of adult and child led.

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who attend

The assessment records show the children make good progress in all areas of their learning in relation to their starting points, age and ability.

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who attend

Children enjoy the time in the garden; the childminder uses this time to enhance children's understanding of numbers. They count the steps of the slide and laugh as they run around telling each other to slide down. The childminder and children enjoy singing, to enhance this activity the childminder has developed a family album. The children sing 'hello' and use the family name for their parents as they see their pictures in the album. Good quality interaction between the children and the childminder supports good language development. She talks about the activities they are completing. The childminder uses effective questioning techniques that encourage the children to think for themselves and consequently build self-confidence. She carefully leaves time for the children to think before she rushes in with ideas. For example, when the children are drawing in the garden she allows them to express themselves before she makes suggestions. This supports

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who attend

children's communication and language skills and their independence. This in turn promotes children's continuous learning and prepares them for the next level of education. Children have fun trying to blow bubbles in the garden there is lots of laughter and praise when they manage to blow the bubbles. Children are delighted to run and chase them.

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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. This is because the childminder knows and respects children's home routines. Children are developing an awareness of their own safety and that of others as they play. The childminder asks the children to take care as they move round the garden and home. The children carefully climb the steps of the slide. The home is safe and the childminder reviews her risk assessments regularly. In addition, the childminder completes regular fire drills with the children. This further supports the children to develop an understanding of their own safety and how to evacuate the home in a safe way.

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

The childminder has created a well-organised play area for children. She has created a dedicated room for the children to play, explore and relax. The childminder has arranged toys and resources in a way that allows children to make their own choices about play, which supports their personal, social and emotional skills. Although she has used some labels for toys and resources, this is not consistent. This means children have limited opportunities to link words with pictures and objects to develop their literacy skills further.

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

The childminder takes the children to the local park so they can develop their physical skills on the larger play equipment. She does not make use of many community resources, which means children have limited opportunities to socialise with other children of the same age. 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 gently encourages children to try new foods, explaining why fruit and vegetables are good for your health. The childminder plans activities in the garden where children can explore. The children are developing an understanding of the world as they play. The carefully use a magnifying glass to look at ants as they scurry around the garden. The childminder uses this activity to develop the children's understanding of numbers as they count the legs on the ants, and compare this to how

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provision

The childminder has made effective use of self-evaluation, including the views of the parents, to effectively monitor and improve her practice. Parents speak highly of the childminder, in particular her flexibility. She identifies areas for future development and how she will achieve these goals, for example, by attending training organised by the local authority. In addition the childminder uses online forums to enhance her childcare knowledge and understanding. The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection. She is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. She supervises children closely and ratios are met. She has organised her home so children can move safely and with confidence. The childminder and her assistant have up-to-date first aid certificates should any emergencies arise. The childminder ensures her assistant has completed all required checks, to confirm

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provision

her suitability. She monitors her assistant's practice and encourages her to attend training in order to enhance her knowledge and skills. Parents have given permission for their children to be left with the assistant for short periods of time.

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provision

The childminder is aware of the need to complete the two-year-old progress check when caring for children in this age group. She effectively observes and assesses the children she cares for and uses this information to plan activities to challenge and excite the children. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and she uses detailed documents to keep them informed of their child's development and any areas of concerns. This means that parents feel able to contribute to their child's learning and development.

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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 EY439788 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 971932 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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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