Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 4 October 2011

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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

 The childminder provides a broad range of activities for children and supports their progress well across all areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates good quality teaching and is effective in meeting children's needs. Children are confident and motivated in their play, and in their interactions with the childminder.  The childminder promotes children's good health well. Children enjoy physical activity in the garden and healthy snacks which comply with their dietary requirements.  The childminder is a good role model and consistently reinforces good hygiene and safety practices. This positive support teaches children routines and procedures to keep themselves safe.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues and appropriate procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather clear information from parents about children's starting points for learning. This means she does not have all the information she needs to plan their progression effectively as soon as they attend.

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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

 gather more information from parents in order to plan activities which meet children's learning needs right from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded on questionnaires.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources to promote children's learning in all areas. The childminder interacts positively with the children using questions particularly well to support children's language development and understanding of the world. For example, the children discussed the colours of the fruit they were eating. They talked about where fruit comes from, how it grows and at what time of year. Children progress well in their learning. The childminder gathers some information from parents when children first attend. However, this mainly refers to children's care routines and interests rather than what they can do. Therefore, the childminder does not have all the information she needs to fully promote children's learning from the outset. Nevertheless, she frequently exchanges information about children's ongoing progression with parents. The childminder regularly observes children and monitors their achievements. This helps

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who attend. This is good

her promote children's learning effectively and meet their needs. Parents make positive contributions to children's assessments and complete questionnaires to provide the childminder with feedback on her practice.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships amongst themselves and with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's active learning well by engaging in stimulating physical play with the children in the garden. For example, she joined in with playing tennis, football, hopscotch and an egg-and-spoon race. She encouraged the children to concentrate and keep focused. The childminder is a good role model to the children, as she leads by example and consistently encourages good behaviour. As a result, children behave well, share and take turns. The childminder promotes independence by encouraging children to pour their own drinks and put on their outdoor clothes. This helps children develop the skills they need in readiness for school. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements effective procedures to help keep children safe and shares these with parents. The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to promoting better quality provision for children and their parents. She has met the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has a clear vision and plan for future improvements. The childminder reflects on her teaching and incorporates children's interests into her planning. She has good partnerships with parents and other settings, which helps her meet children's individual care and learning needs successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425499 Local authority Brent Inspection number 845353 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 4 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and three young children in a ground-floor flat in Wembley, within the London Borough of Brent.

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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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