Childminder, Full day care in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 15 January 2010

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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 Good 2

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn through play. She provides good challenge and stimulation through a wide range of interesting activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children. She has assessed the risks to her premises and when out of the home and this ensures children are able to play safely.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the importance of keeping her knowledge up-to-date and seeking continuous training to help develop her skills.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of assessing children's development and taking appropriate steps to link with other professionals to support each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide creative resources which are age appropriate for younger children. This results in them needing adult help rather than being independent.

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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

 improve the range of creative resources so that materials are age appropriate to enable children of all ages to be able to independently explore and experiment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities in the playroom and kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice and the systems she uses for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector sampled the documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including her self-evaluation document.  The inspector spoke to two parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children are very happy, settled and are making good progress in their development. The childminder has a secure awareness of how to plan interesting learning opportunities, taking into account children's interests. She introduces topics, such as 'shapes' to provide activities that cover all areas of learning. Children identify different shapes in a book to promote their understanding of early mathematics. The childminder makes good use of discussion and exploration of the local environment to extend children's learning. For example, the childminder encouraged children to look the shapes of doors, windows and the roofs on the houses on a walk to school. Children then took part in a painting activity where they could paint the shapes they had seen. The childminder constantly talks to the children as they paint, reminding them or showing them shapes. She is also very aware of allowing them to use their own imagination or ideas. However, some of the painting

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who attend. This is good

resources for younger children are too advanced and this means the childminder needs to assist them, rather than allowing them to experiment independently.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming home and gives children lots of attention. She takes time to get to know them well when they start. As a result, children develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder and feel secure. The childminder keeps suitable observation and assessment records, including the progress check for two-year- olds. She uses her records to track children's progress and successfully identifies where individual children may need some further help. She works closely with parents by sharing her records and keeping them well informed about their child through daily conversations, daily diaries or text messages. She has also developed links with other professionals to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. Children's self-help skills are promoted well. The childminder gives children time to practise skills, encouraging them to peel their own fruit. This prepares children for their next stage of learning. The childminder plans

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good

other worthwhile experiences such as music, singing, dance and yoga sessions. These all support children's good health and well-being.

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provision is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has completed a relevant childcare qualification and this has strengthened her understanding of child development. She works closely with an assistant and ensures that they can implement her policies and procedures effectively. The childminder encourages her assistant to attend further training. Both the childminder and assistant hold relevant first-aid certificates, which enable them to deal appropriately with any minor accidents. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to implement local child protection procedures if she was concerned about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395008 Local authority Brent Inspection number 816044 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Wembley in the London Borough of Brent. She employs an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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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