Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 18 July 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes younger children's emerging communication and language skills very effectively. She continually introduces new words by describing what children are doing and seeing. Therefore, children make very good progress in this area of learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of assessing children's development. She works in partnership with staff at the playgroups that some of the children also attend, to ensure that similar learning experiences take place.  The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. She completes many online training courses to further her professional development and benefit the children.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children. She assesses the risks on her premises and on outings, which ensures that children are able to play safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make writing resources and creative materials fully accessible for children. Therefore, children are unable to make independent choices about these activities.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to independently choose the creative resources, to develop their imaginations and own ideas.

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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 practice, including her self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of parents' comments from their letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to effectively promote children's learning. She introduces interesting activities and follows the children's lead in play. As a result, children are happy, excited and have fun playing with the childminder. Children happily share their favourite homemade picture books with the childminder. She interacts very well and asks questions to make children think. For example, she asks questions, such as, 'What do you think is happening?' as they look at the pictures. This encourages children to study the pictures carefully and notice different features. For example, the children looked intently at an Easter picture showing eggs, and then searched out the toy eggs. This shows that children are beginning to recognise similarities and differences. The childminder plans activities to build on children's writing skills and creativity. However, these resources are stored in the kitchen and are not visible

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who attend. This is good

to younger children. Therefore, they are unable to freely choose these resources to play and explore independently.

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good

Children settle easily into the childminder's care as she is calm, gentle and caring. The warm, homely environment helps children to feel secure and safe. The childminder gains all necessary information from parents as children start, to promote their welfare, learning and development. The childminder is very flexible in her settling- in arrangements and recognises that this can be an emotional time for families. She works closely with parents by sharing her records and keeping them well informed about their children, through daily conversations, daily diaries or text messages. Parents' views are sought and these show that parents are very complimentary about the care and learning their children receive. The childminder helps children to learn about leading healthy lifestyles and managing their personal hygiene effectively. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and are developing their independence, for example, as they butter their toast themselves. This helps children

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good

to gain confidence and helps to prepare them for future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder safeguards children well. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement as she successfully evaluates the service she provides. Since her last inspection, she has developed a secure knowledge of how to make observations and assessments. She uses these effectively to monitor children's progress and provide further support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418803 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 845215 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 18 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow.

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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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