Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 15 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder is meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements to safeguard children. However, she is not meeting the Childcare Register requirements in relation to keeping a written statement of safeguarding procedures and sharing this with parents.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses effective questioning techniques to encourage children to think for themselves. Children are given time to explore and investigate, which promotes their critical thinking skills.  The childminder has strong and caring relationships with the children. She is sensitive to their needs and, as a result, they settle well and are happy in her home.  The parents and childminder talk daily about the children's learning. As a result, parents are able to continue supporting their children's learning at home.  The childminder regularly organises meetings with other childminders where they share good practice ideas. She attends training to ensure that she is knowledgeable about

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This provision is good

requirements and meeting children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed the outdoor space, to include the wide variety of learning opportunities offered indoors. This is with particular regard to promoting children's mathematical development and early reading skills in this environment.

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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

 provide further opportunities in the outdoor environment, including for children to experience and learn about numbers and words, to fully extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect  make available for parents written statements of safeguarding procedures  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect  make available for parents written statements of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at samples of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector checked proof of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes careful observations of children as they play. She notes when they achieve something new and then plans well to extend their learning. As a result, children stay engaged in their learning and progress well. She celebrates these achievements positively with praise and by clapping hands. As a result, children join in with the clapping and show they are proud of themselves. They develop a positive attitude to learning and the confidence to try new things. This prepares them for their next steps in learning, including school. Children have opportunities to develop their physical strength and coordination as they play outside on a good range of physical play resources. However, although learning opportunities indoors are good, the childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children to explore print or numbers outside.

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good

Children are able to move safely around the house because the childminder has assessed risks effectively. Toys are stored at low level, and are developmental appropriate. As a result, children are able to make independent choices from interesting resources, so promote their own learning. The childminder has a strong commitment to healthy eating, and has attended training to help her establish healthy eating routines in her home. Children see and enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods. For example, the childminder grows lemons in the playroom and has fresh fruit readily available in the kitchen. As a result, children are beginning to form healthy habits and attitudes to keeping healthy. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to be ready for school. She helps them to develop their independence skills, for example, as they take off their coats and hang them up. She chats to children about when they are sad and acknowledges their

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good

feelings. This helps them to be emotionally prepared for school and other changes in their lives.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She understands her safeguarding responsibilities and knows what steps to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She reflects on her practice and uses feedback from the children to develop her resources. She talks with parents about what children are interested in at home and uses these ideas to develop opportunities at her setting. The childminder tracks the children's development. As a result, she meets their learning and development needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147751 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 841784 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 15 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Wealdstone, Middlesex. Her husband occasionally works as an assistant. She operates flexible hours, from Monday to Friday, throughout the year, apart from family holidays.

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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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