Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/10/2014 18/10/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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 made effective progress since her last inspection. As a result, this has enabled her to fully meet the needs of the children and promote their safety, learning and development.  Children are happy in the childminder's care. They enjoy a broad variety of toys, resources and activities and engage well in what they do.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's development at entry to her setting. She plans well for their ongoing learning and therefore, children are making good progress overall.  Children behave well and understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations. They are becoming independent and are ready for the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not extend children's mathematical learning in relation to shapes, for example, by helping children to observe and identify the different shapes in their environment.

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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 children in their play and in their interactions with the childminder, and spoke with the children as they played.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning, and how she assesses the quality of her provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and two children in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The downstairs of the home is used for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children in the early years group on roll. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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

 Extend opportunities for children to learn about different shapes in the environment, to help further their mathematical understanding.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans for children's learning needs well and demonstrates good interaction skills with them. Consequently, children are happy and engage appropriately with the activities on offer. Overall, children are making good progress and the childminder maintains a journal for each child and acknowledges individual development on entry. She is confident to observe children as they play and use these assessments to plan for children's individual next steps.

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who attend

Children enjoy art and craft activities, for example, as they make birthday cards. During the card-making activity, the childminder promoted children's physical skills as she explained and demonstrated the best way to spread the glue so they could add resources to their cards. The children watched and listened to the instructions before they continued to design their cards. As they stuck cupcake stickers, the childminder extended learning well by counting out the stickers and showing the children on her fingers, how many they needed. She acknowledged the different learning stages of the children by encouraging the older children to put numbers in order and context. Later, the children made pictures of people. However, when children played with shape sorter activities, the childminder did not extend further their understanding of different shapes. As a result, she missed opportunities to help children identify shapes in the environment and talk about the

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who attend

The childminder promotes children's language and communication well. She talks to them as they play and offers opportunities for children to explain what they are doing. Children enjoyed role-play learning. They cooked in the make-believe kitchen and served spaghetti to the childminder. She helped them to recall favourite meals and encouraged children's confidence to play with new toys. For example, the childminder demonstrated how the toy food mixer worked. This good practice helps children to explore new ideas and promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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who attend

Overall, children demonstrate good progress in their learning in line with the typical development expectations for their age. They use language and speech effectively and show appropriate social interaction. The childminder effectively engages all children in the activities she provides and consequently, children show readiness for the next stage of their learning.

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

The childminder's home is welcoming and safe. She is a good role model and has a caring approach with children who demonstrate a warm bond with her. The childminder meets with parents prior to children's entry to the setting to ensure she is aware of their development so far, routines and interests. Therefore, she is able to plan well for the next stage of their learning.

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

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment to promote and challenge children's learning and development in all seven areas. She offers a broad range of good quality resources, which promote learning both indoors and outside. The childminder ensures children have easy access to toys and activities to help promote their independent learning. This also encourages their self-confidence, as they learn to make choices about what they want to do. Children engage well and show that they are happy and content in the childminder's care and therefore, are emotionally secure.

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

Children behave well because they understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations. They listen as the childminder offers advice and guidance particularly when supporting children's awareness of safety. For example, the childminder explains about how to hold scissors correctly and watches over children as they practise cutting with these resources. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden or walks to the park. The childminder works with parents to follow children's routines, particularly for sleeping. Consequently, the childminder ensures that children take a rest when they need it, so that they are happy when they awake in order to resume their play.

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

The childminder encourages children to be aware of healthy eating. She displays posters of fruits and vegetables to promote children's understanding of healthy food options. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and offers a range of different fruits. The children inform the childminder of their favourite fruits and add that they are developing 'big muscles' because they eat well. Children are starting to understand the necessity for good hygiene practice relative to their age. The childminder watches over the children as they wash their hands. The childminder works in partnership with parents in relation to the meals she provides. She ensures all information on children's dietary needs, allergies and any preferences are discussed with parents.

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provision

The childminder has evaluated her understanding of the learning and development requirements since her last inspection and has improved her practice effectively. She has met all the actions previously set. As a result, the childminder is now effectively meets the needs of the children attending. She has updated her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and sought support from her local authority as well as completing additional training. Consequently, the childminder confidently acknowledges the strengths of her provision and is able to identify area for development in order to drive forward further improvement.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the procedures to take, should there ever be a cause for concern about a child in her care. The childminder also holds a suitable paediatric first-aid training certificate and is qualified to deal with medical emergencies that may arise when caring for children.

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provision

The childminder adheres to her policies and procedures, which she shares with parents. These policies support children's well-being and promote children's health and safety. The childminder has appropriate systems for recording children's attendance, any accidents that occur and any medication administered for example. The childminder displays her risk assessment document. She regularly reviews these assessments for the home environment and outings. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and is able to demonstrate the requirements for doing so.

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provision

The childminder has established partnerships with parents and has effective systems for working with parents. For example, she regularly sends photographs and video of children's play activities so that parents are aware of what their children do during the day. The childminder promotes a two-way flow of communication with parents and shares the summary report for when their child reaches two years old.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY296011 Local authority Brent Inspection number 963214 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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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