Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/11/2014 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 is very enthusiastic in her role. She motivates the children to learn and as a result they make good progress in their development.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to making ongoing improvements. She reflects on her own practice effectively which benefits the children in her care.  Children develop close and warm relationships with the childminder. They are completely settled and secure because they are cared for in a positive and encouraging environment.  The childminder knows the children well and plans activities that are fun, challenging and promote their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not effectively use written and/or picture labelling in the environment, to help children to make independent choices about their play easily.  Children do not practise the emergency evacuation procedure as a way of increasing their safety awareness. This means they are not aware of the safe way to evacuate the home in the case of an emergency.

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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 spoke to the childminder, at convenient times, about how she uses to observations and records 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 2010. She lives with her family in the London Borough of Brent. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. Children have access to a garden for outdoor 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 age range on roll.

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

 increase children's awareness of how to stay safe in an emergency by introducing regular practise of the emergency evacuation procedures, and improve how the effectiveness of these is monitored

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

 find ways to make it easier for children to choose what resources they would like to play with.

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who attend

This childminder has created a warm, friendly and interesting environment for the children in her care. The children show they feel secure and confident. Children are able to make choices about play but their selection of resources is not helped by the lack of written or picture labels. This enthusiastic childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her activity plans include a range of challenging and exciting experiences for the children that effectively promote children's learning and development. For example, the children were excited to play with a selection of balls. The children used the balls to roll across the floor, to feel the textures and to listen to the sounds the balls made. The childminder enhanced this activity as she encouraged the children to notice the different sounds they made and the sizes of the balls.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children and their abilities very well. As a result, she plans a range of activities that build on children's current abilities and knowledge. The activities are focused to extend children's learning and a varied range of adult- and child-led play takes place. The childminder completes the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. She shares these with parents so they are fully aware of where their children are in their learning. The assessments demonstrate that the children have made suitable progress in all areas of their learning, in relation to their starting points, age and ability. They are gaining good skills to help them in their future learning. The childminder supports the children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them as they play. She encourages their emerging language skills as she repeats the sounds they make and singing songs occurs as they complete routine activities. The

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who attend

childminder encourages an understanding of early mathematical concepts. For example, she counted children's toes and fingers as they sang songs. The childminder uses her garden to further promote children's learning. For example children enjoy opportunities to play in the sand, building towers with buckets. In addition, children have fun negotiating space as they throw balls and ride push-along toys. This helps to further promote their physical development.

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

Children demonstrate that they feel safe with the childminder. For example, they confidently make their needs known to the childminder. She responds with enthusiasm and sensitivity, encouraging the children to explore and learn. The childminder uses pictures of facial expressions to encourage the children to talk about, and express how they are feeling. This adds to their feelings of security and confidence. These positive relationships also prepare children well for future changes in their lives, such as the eventual move to school. Her gentle support helps the children to develop their confidence and their self-esteem. Children are developing an awareness of their own safety because the childminder tells them about risks. For example, she talks to the children about areas of the room they do not use and why. Furthermore, she teaches the children how to understand keep safe when walking in the local area. The childminder has a well-

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

considered emergency evacuation procedure. However, she has not practised this with the children, to enhance their safety awareness. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources that help her to promote children's learning and development. These are suitable for the age and stage of development of the children.

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

The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively, and has a good understanding of healthy eating. Parents provide food for their children and the childminder talks to children about different foods when they are eating. This helps them to develop a positive awareness of healthy eating. The childminder successfully uses a musical movement programme to promote children's enjoyment of physical exercise and also the importance of dental hygiene which further promotes their good health. Daily walks and trips to the park mean children have plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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

The childminder ensures she has beneficial information from parents about children's care routines. She uses the information to successfully settle the children well and she involves parents in their children's ongoing learning and development.

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provision

The childminder's enthusiasm for her work is reflected in her daily practice with the children. She demonstrates through both practical activities and discussion how well she knows the children and how she respects their home routines. She uses this knowledge well to implement suitable routines and to promote children's learning and development. This means children are secure and confident in her care. Furthermore, this caring environment supports the children's personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder has created suitable space in her home for the children to play, explore and relax.

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provision

The childminder has established very successful partnerships with parents. They work together to meet the learning and care needs of the children. She keeps them informed of the children's daily activities and care plans and encourages them to share ongoing information about their children. This two-way flow of information between the parents and childminder means the care of the children is consistent and parents feel included in their own child's learning and development. The childminder understands her role in sharing assessments with parents, and plans this into her feedback time with parents.

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provision

The childminder has a strong commitment towards improvement. She makes effective use of self-evaluation to consistently monitor and improve her practice. She identifies areas for future development and how she will achieve these goals, such as attending training organised by the local authority. In addition, she uses the regular visits from the local authority childminding support worker to help her to further improve her practice. This in turn fully benefits the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection. She is aware of the reporting procedure to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. She supervises children closely and has organised her home so children can move safely and with confidence. The childminder is aware of how to contact other professionals who can offer guidance and support if she has concerns about the welfare or development of children in her care.

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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 EY407011 Local authority Brent Inspection number 724809 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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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