Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 17 July 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 meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children progress well in their development as the childminder observes them and plans experiences based around their future learning needs.  The childminder establishes good links with other schools and nurseries the children attend by exchanging development information with them. This enables her to provide similar learning experiences at her home, ensuring that there is continuity in the children's learning.  The childminder promotes children's confidence by allowing them to take the lead during activities. She enhances their play by joining in and offering comments and questions, which extends their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Resources are not always easily accessible indoors for children. This means the childminder does not always enable children to make choices consistently during their play to widen their learning experiences.

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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

 review the organisation of the indoor resources so that children are able to make free choices during their play to enhance their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector considered the views of parents.  The inspector sampled documents such as policies, risk assessments and information held about the children.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her responsibility in safeguarding children.  The inspector checked the suitability of all household members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements overall. She effectively observes children in order to track their development. The childminder uses this information to plan activities for children that are specifically based on their individual interests and learning needs. For example, she uses children's interest in animals to extend their literacy skills by stories about animals and increase their understanding of mathematics by counting and discussing shapes and sizes. As a result, children are progressing well and are developing very good communication skills. The childminder involves parents in the children's learning by regularly sharing development information with them. She encourages parents to add comments and offers suggestions of how they can continue the children's learning at home.

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good

Children have formed secure attachments with the childminder, which enables them to be happy and confident in her care. They have plenty of access to a well-resourced outdoor area, which provides opportunities for physical play. The childminder is mindful of continuing children's learning outdoors and incorporates counting and recognising colours when children are playing ball games. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for the children. She takes them on trips to the local greengrocer to buy fruit to encourage them to try a variety of different foods. The childminder is able to protect children's well- being as she has a good understanding of her responsibilities of safeguarding children. She has attended relevant training and is confident in recognising signs of abuse.

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provision is good

The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. She provides them with an information booklet before their child starts, which outlines how she works, how she promotes the children's learning and how she safeguards them. The childminder attends training and actively keeps up to date with changes in requirements. This enables her to continue to provide stimulating experiences for the children and supports her in meeting their individual needs. The childminder has a positive approach to self-evaluation. She takes into account feedback from parents and other professionals she works with, in order to identify her strengths and address any weaknesses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153302 Local authority Brent Inspection number 841911 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 17 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Kenton in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers care for children all day Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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