Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children are happy, well settled and feel secure in the care of the childminder. She ensures that they have opportunities to access a good range of toys and books independently and that their health is promoted well.  The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2 and demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning. She routinely monitors children's progress and uses the information continuously to plan for their next step. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder uses a varied range of teaching methods, for example, she demonstrates to children how toys work, provides a narrative for what they are doing and uses mathematical language during play and routines.  The childminder has a good partnership with parents and they share information about their children. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and education.

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This provision is good

 The childminder assess risks in her home daily to minimise any hazards. She ensures all areas are safe, secure and hygienically clean for children to explore and play, including the safe storage of items and appropriate fire detection and control equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not minimise background noise, such as the television, to help strengthen children's concentration and listening skills during play activities.  The childminder has not fully embedded her process of self-evaluation, by evaluating all feedback from parents taken from questionnaires, to help inform future plans for improvement.

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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

 promote children's listening and speaking skills further by limiting background noises to help them focus on their learning  enhance the process of self-evaluation by taking into account the views of parents, as part of the continuous drive for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder caring for children, primarily in the living room area of the childminder's home.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder during the inspection and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector gained the views of parents through available documentation.  The inspector looked at a sample of available documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children well to make good progress. Young children show curiosity in objects and people around them. They use their senses to explore nature. For example, by smelling flowers and looking at shadows made by large plants on outings, and exploring the taste and feel of different fruits. Children learn about technology as they press buttons on electronic toys and take pleasure in the lights and sounds they create, moving their bodies along with the music. On outings in the local community, the childminder encourages children to identify the colours of cars and to count. She introduces children to the pleasure of reading, as they self-select books to look at on their own or with the childminder. The childminder supports toddlers' language and communication skills to help them progress to become confident talkers. However, she misses opportunities to maximise children's attention and listening skills by reducing

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who attend. This is good

background noises, such as the television.

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good

Children are reassured by a cuddle from the childminder when visitors are present. They show confidence as they are familiar with the routines and benefit from being given time to carry these out at their own pace. The childminder promotes children's self-care needs well, such as putting on their own shoes and developing toddlers' feeding skills. The childminder encourages children to behave well by offering praise and encouragement. She works closely with parents to ensure children receive balanced and nutritious foods daily. The childminder teaches children about practices that promote healthy lifestyles, such as hand washing before eating. The childminder takes the children to local parks to ensure that they benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Toddlers enjoy practising their physical skills by going for short walks without the buggy.

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provision is good

The childminder has undertaken a quality assurance process to help her achieve a good level of practice. However, she does not always evaluate feedback from parents to further strengthen this process further. The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow for reporting any issues that would raise cause for concern, in order to promote the welfare of children in her care. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, which has given her the knowledge to deal appropriately with any accidents. The childminder has effective systems in place to maintain required documentation in order to promote children's good health and welfare. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They note that the childminder is consistently friendly, supportive, compassionate and caring.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436521 Local authority Brent Inspection number 884720 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in South Kilburn, in London. She operates weekdays for most of the year, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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