Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2015 22 October 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of highly stimulating learning experiences for children. As a result, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and learn.  Children settle extremely well. This is because the childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form close, secure attachments, which means their individual needs are always met.  The childminder's assessment of children's progress is extremely effective and clear in helping to identify key areas for immediate attention. This means planning is targeted and very successful in targeting children's individual learning needs.  Children's safety is central to everything the childminder does. Her home is safe and she follows her policies and procedures to keep children safe while inside and on outings. The childminder has an excellent understanding about safeguarding procedures and what to do if safeguarding issues arise.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly effective in driving improvements. She seeks and listens to parents' and children's opinions, and works with local authorities to constantly develop and improve further.  The childminder has completed a full degree in early years since her last inspection, which has had an impressive impact on the learning experiences she offers children. She continues attending regular training to constantly improve the outcomes for the children.

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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 children's experiences in the garden with a more varied environment to fully enhance and extend their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments, and looked at registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and looked at her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, children and parents during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, as she has expert knowledge of how children learn and develop. Children have a wide range of awe-inspiring and varied experiences to help them progress in all areas of learning. Children develop exceptional levels of self-esteem and resilience through activities that provide the right level of challenge. Children initiate many activities themselves and the childminder is always near to help and support. Babies acquire key skills to support their development extensively. They learn communication skills from the childminder, who chats with them as they play. She uses all opportunities to introduce new words. For example, when the babies play with the cornflour, the childminder skilfully introduces new textures and meanings, such as hard, solid, wet and powder. Children benefit greatly from excellent opportunities to explore their local environment, visit places and attend different playgroups. This

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who attend. This is outstanding

effectively raises their awareness of where they live and promotes their physical and social skills in readiness for school.

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outstanding

Children demonstrate they are extremely happy and very comfortable in the childminder's house. The childminder is an exceptional role model. Consequently, children behave extremely well and follow the rules. The childminder fully promotes children's independence. For example, even babies are involved in setting up activities and tiding up routines. The childminder follows excellent procedures to teach children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, she grows different vegetables with children in the garden. They plant, grow, collect, cook and eat tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. Overall, the outdoor environment contains an exciting and interesting range of activities and resources that the childminder rotates. The childminder works in partnership with local authorities to raise parents' awareness about different health issues and support families in becoming healthy and raising healthy children. As a result, parents and children

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outstanding

are aware about teeth hygiene, healthy eating and immunisation, and follow the advice provided.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly accountable for delivering exceptional standards of learning and care. She implements robust systems for observing and monitoring children's progress, which allows her to identify and meet any potential learning needs quickly. Parents have opportunities to speak with the childminder every day. They also use a secure online system to communicate and see their children's days. This means they are fully informed of their children's learning and development, and support their education at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344133 Local authority Brent Inspection number 828461 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 22 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in a residential area of Kingsbury, 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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