Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 11 March 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 and her assistants have a shared vision and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables them to plan activities that suit children's current interests and developmental needs.  The childminder is committed to keeping children safe and implements a robust safeguarding policy, therefore, effectively promoting children's welfare needs.  The childminder has a robust system for self-evaluation, which she shares with her assistants, and together they use it to monitor the quality of the setting. The childminder also uses self-evaluation to make plans to improve her practice.  The childminder is passionate about improving her own and her assistant's professional development. As a result, they attend regular training and apply their knowledge and skills to develop their practice. As a result, children are making good progress.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants because

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This provision is good

they provide a caring and loving environment. This enables children to develop confidence and a desire to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to develop children's early literacy skills further, particularly during outdoor play.  The childminder does not always enhance children's independence skills fully during snack time by involving them in the preparation.

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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

 extend children's interests in early literacy by developing the range of literacy resources available outdoors  develop children's independence further by involving them in snack time preparation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and children.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from the parents made available on the day.  The inspector looked at the documentation, such as children's records, suitability checks, policies and procedures, qualifications and systems for self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and toured the setting to review the safety measures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good because the childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed robust systems of observation and assessment, which help her to plan specific activities to meet children's needs. For example, children made play dough and the childminder developed their sensory awareness by encouraging them to touch and feel the ingredients and promoted their communication and language by using skilful questioning. As a result, children experience a rich learning environment. The childminder works in partnership with parents to obtain children's starting points on entry and develops their skills further through carefully planned next steps. Therefore, she effectively prepares children for their future learning. Children have regular access to outdoor play and enjoy a variety of activities, such as sand and water play, as well as use the slide to develop their physical skills.

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who attend. This is good

Overall, the environment is equipped with a range of challenging activities; however, there are fewer resources available to develop children's literacy skills outdoors.

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good

The childminder offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel secure and confident. As a result, children have developed a thirst for learning through play. The childminder is committed to promoting children's awareness of healthy eating by providing home-cooked meals and snacks, which children enjoy. However, she misses opportunities to fully develop their independence by involving them in snack preparation. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices by ensuring they wash their hands regularly and brush their teeth after lunch. As a result, children are developing healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses the skills she has acquired during her recent training on promoting positive behaviour, to effectively reinforce expectations. She further works closely the parents to promote this at home in order to ensure continuity of care.

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provision is good

The childminder has developed a robust system for self-evaluation, which she uses well to evaluate her practice and make effective plans for improvement. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and regularly shares her training and knowledge of child protection with her assistants. Furthermore, she offers her assistants regular supervision to support their practice and ensure their skills are up to date, in order to meet the needs of all children. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's stages of development and is able to identify any gaps in learning through careful observations. She has good links with the other professionals and know how to access additional support if needed, thus improving outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296408 Local authority Brent Inspection number 814817 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder provides full-time care, Monday to Friday and work with two assistants. She has a diploma in Home-based Childcare.

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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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