Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 12 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children share exceptionally strong relationships with the childminder. This means children's individual needs are extremely well met and they develop a very strong sense of belonging and emotional security in the childminder's home.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which means she is able to provide a good range of activities for children that enable them in make effective progress for their next stage of learning.  Children are able to develop confidence in their own abilities, as the childminder gives them space to explore and independently play in a secure environment.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents, which enables her to provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's awareness of familiar people, including the wider community to further strengthen their understanding of diversity.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills by encouraging them to see written words in their environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 explore opportunities for younger children to learn about and celebrate diversity in others, including the wider community  extend opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills by encouraging them to see written words in their environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents provided at the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder self-evaluation form and safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is good

All children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has secure knowledge of how they learn. Children have lots of opportunities to initiate their own play, such as dressing up as doctors during pretend play. Children are developing good communication skills. The childminder listens to children as they speak. She extends their vocabulary, for example, by talking about colours and shapes during play. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to be able to see written words in the environment, to help them begin to link words to pictures and objects. The childminder celebrates events and festivals to help children gain an understanding of the wider world. Although, she does not always take every opportunity for encourage younger children to learn about familiar people and the wider community. The childminder work together with parents to identify the next steps in children's learning.

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outstanding

Children share strong attachments with the childminder and they settle quickly in her care. The childminder meets the children's care needs exceptionally well. For example, she closely follows their familiar routines and quickly responds to their individual needs. The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding issues and her responsibility in protecting children's welfare. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop a clear understanding of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Consequently, children thoroughly enjoy regular exercise and benefit from a healthy diet. The childminder provides a well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. She ensures children are able to self-select a range of age-appropriate resources. The children are extremely happy as the childminder praises and encourages them in their learning, which helps to develop their self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps her home clean and regularly risk assesses all areas and resources. This enables her to maintain a secure environment for children to play, eat and rest comfortably. The childminder is effective in self-evaluating her service and shows a commitment to further development. For example, she attends relevant training and network meetings with other childminders to continually enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder has addressed all recommendations made at the previous inspection, thus improving outcomes for the children in her care. She effectively plans for and assesses children's progress, which results in them receiving good-quality learning opportunities. The childminder knows how to seek additional help from other professionals to support children, if and when the need arises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298225 Local authority Brent Inspection number 814834 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Harlesden, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two-, three-, and four years. The childminder holds a diploma in Home-based Childcare and is currently working towards an early years degree.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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