Scott, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 13 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 has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage which she implements well to support children's care, learning and well-being effectively.  The childminder promotes children's learning well, by monitoring and tracking their progress. As a result, children achieve well and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder organises her setting well and she evaluates her practice effectively. Consequently, she has made good progress since her last inspection and improved outcomes for children.  Relationships at all levels are good and contribute towards the good quality and consistent experiences that children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully effective in encouraging children's use of their home languages in their play. Therefore, she does not fully promote children's communication and language skills in this respect.

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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 ways to encourage the use of children's home languages, during everyday activities and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents relating to the childminder's practice.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the written references provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a fun and interesting learning environment which meets the needs of the children attending. She plans stimulating activities, based on children's interests and individual learning styles. As a result, children gain key skills to support their future learning. For example, babies satisfy their natural curiosity as they explore the sounds and textures of the interesting items they find in a basket containing natural objects. Older children have access to a good range of resources, including puzzles, books, construction sets, and art and craft resources. The childminder encourages children's communication skills through gestures, singing, talking and reading stories to them. However, she is not as effective in supporting children's language development by encouraging them to explore their home languages during play. She encourages children's early social skills through planned play opportunities with other children. These

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who attend. This is good

experiences develop children's confidence and independence in larger-group situations.

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good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care and she promotes their emotional well-being and physical needs well. Her kind, caring approach helps children to feel safe and secure as they form strong, emotional attachments with her. This means they also develop their understanding of positive behaviour. The childminder supports children well as they learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She teaches them to wash their hands at appropriate times and they have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, inside and outdoors. The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity in children's care and learning. She regularly engages with parents. She encourages them to play an active role in their children's care and learning, and they contribute towards their children's observations and assessments.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is able to recognise the possible signs that may indicate that a child could be at risk and she has sound procedures in place for reporting concerns. Additionally, she has effective systems in place that promote children's safety, including carrying out regular risk assessments of her home and any outings. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards her professional development and continuous improvement. She regularly identifies any training needs in order to improve the quality of provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137502 Local authority Brent Inspection number 843012 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 13 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Willesden Green, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year.

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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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