Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 28 June 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder lacks some knowledge of how to closely observe children's development, identify where they may need additional support and fully promote their next steps for learning.  The childminder has not kept all required records of previous children she has cared for, for a reasonable period of time. This is also a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not involve children enough in reading and telling stories to keep them interested and motivated.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder makes good use of natural materials to support children's creativity.  Children have built up sound relationships with the childminder and show they are confident and settled in her home.  The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding children. In addition, she has assessed the risks to her premises and for outings, and this ensures children are able to play safely indoors and when out of the home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that records relating to individual children are retained for a reasonable period of time after the child has left the setting  develop knowledge of how to closely observe children to identify where they need support in their development and to provide appropriate challenge to help close any gaps in learning and help them make the best possible progress

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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

 develop interesting ways of telling and reading stories to children so that it supports their listening and concentration skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the following records are retained for a period of two years: name, address and date of birth of each child; name, address and phone number of a parent/guardian of each child; a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and hours of attendance; accidents which occur on premises and any medicine administered to any child (compulsory part of Childcare Register)  ensure that the following records are retained for a period of two years: name, address and date of birth of each child; name, address and phone number of a parent/guardian of each child; a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and hours of attendance; accidents which occur on premises and any medicine administered to any child (voluntary part of Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the childminder interacting with the children in the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including her self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming home, where children are made to feel settled and comfortable. The childminder has a sound awareness of providing some natural materials for children's play. Children enjoy spending time painting their own pictures and show excitement as the childminder prepares materials for them to model. This supports children's creativity and imagination. However, the teaching is variable as the childminder lacks some awareness of how to accurately assess children's development. Consequently she does not always provide enough challenge in their learning. For example, when children are trying to sort and post shapes she does not recognise when they need help or how she can extend this learning in other practical ways.

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requires improvement

Although the childminder ensures she has a suitable range of toys and equipment, she does not always make the best use of her resources to provide good quality learning experiences and keep children motivated and engaged. The childminder plans times during the day for reading books together; however she lacks awareness of how to keep the children interested in the story. This means children become disengaged and then move onto something else. This does not promote children's listening skills or concentration fully. Children are settled in the childminder's care and confident, for example, to ask for a drink. This demonstrates they feel comfortable and secure. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles and develop some independence. This helps them gain suitable skills for their future learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. However, she has not kept records of previously minded children for a reasonable period of time after they have left her care. Therefore, they were unavailable for inspection. The childminder has attended some courses since her last inspection and she has begun to develop her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has an understanding of how to complete the developmental check when children are two years. However, there is some inconsistency in her observational skills to be able to identify all areas of children's development. As a result, the childminder does not always provide age appropriate and challenging enough experiences. This affects children making overall good progress in their development. The childminder has daily conversations with the parents to keep them involved in their children's learning. She is aware of the need to

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provision requires improvement

work in partnership with other settings that children attend, and is in the early stages of making contact, so that children experience similar learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345205 Local authority Brent Inspection number 844069 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Harlesden, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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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