Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 6 April 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 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 recognises that children learn through play. She plans exciting activities so that children remain interested in learning. Consequently they make good progress.  The childminder provides an inclusive environment, which promotes children's personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder uses 'golden rules' to promote positive behaviour. Consistent strategies are in place, so that children learn how to manage their own behaviour.  Robust policies and procedures are in place and shared with parents. They effectively promote children's learning, safety and well-being.  The childminder attends training to develop her understanding of child development. This helps her plan activities, so that children's individual needs are met.  Strong partnership working with parents ensures a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides fewer resources and activities outdoors to build on children's interests and extend their learning.  The childminder's process for reflecting on her practice does not yet fully identify and help set challenging targets for the future.

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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 and extend opportunities for children to learn outdoors by building on and extending children's interests  review the process for evaluating practice, so that challenging targets can be set to further promote children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled the policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and settled in the care of this attentive childminder. She provides a wide range of resources indoors that follow children's interests, and that extend and stimulate children's development. Consequently children make good progress. The childminder provided chalks and magnetic boards so that children learnt to identify and draw letters and numbers. This promotes children's understanding of literacy and mathematics. However, there are fewer opportunities outdoors for children to continue to build on these interests and further challenge their learning. The childminder talks to children during their play. She uses lots of language and repeats words, so that children of different ages develop their vocabulary. This promotes children's communication and language development.

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good

Children develop positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. The childminder recently attended behaviour management training, and she skilfully encourages children of different ages to play together to promote their social skills. The childminder encourages children to be independent ready for school. They learn to use the toilet themselves, wash their hands and practise putting on their coats and shoes to develop their confidence. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious and well-balanced meals. Pictures around the setting enhance children's understanding of healthy foods. The childminder provides daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children walk to nursery, play in the park and in the garden. This promotes children's physical development.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends regular training to update her knowledge of safeguarding children. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She has the required legal documentation in place which ensures children are kept safe. The childminder reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents, children and other professionals. However her process of self-evaluation is not yet sufficiently embedded to set continuous challenging targets for the future. Children's development records are shared with parents, so they know what their child is doing in the setting and can promote their learning at home. Parents make positive comments about the care their children receive and the good progress children make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333147 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 815130 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 6 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in a residential area of Edgware in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She is registered on the Early Years and 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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