Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 4 February 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

 The childminder is kind and caring. She builds secure attachments with children so that they feel safe and secure to explore and learn.  The childminder provides a wide range of experiences to support the needs and follow the interests of the children who attend.  The childminder talks to children all the time. She uses language appropriate to the ages of the children she looks after so that they make good progress with their speaking and listening skills.  The childminder promotes babies' physical development well. She provides lots of space so that babies develop confidence and independence as they learn to crawl and walk.  Parents make positive comments about the childminder and the activities she provides to promote children's learning.  The childminder attends training to help her reflect on her practice and develop new activities to promote children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to explore natural resources during everyday activities to help them learn about the world around them.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to explore natural resources and materials during everyday play to develop their understanding of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children indoors throughout the morning.  The inspector discussed and sampled policies and procedures, children's development records and a range of statutory documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures for safeguarding children and her process of self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and relaxed with this warm and friendly childminder. The childminder provides a wide range of resources to promote all areas of children's learning and development. Consequently, children make good progress and develop the skills needed for future learning. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. For example, she holds babies' fingers to help them learn to pull themselves up to try to take their first steps. Her input promotes babies' physical development well. Children build with bricks and the childminder encourages them to recognise the colours and shapes as they start to count and follow sequences. These opportunities encourage children's mathematical skills. The childminder reads books about animals with children. Children explore and touch the pictures. The childminder introduces words such as `rough' and `smooth' so that children learn about different textures and extend their vocabulary. This

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who attend. This is good

promotes children's early reading skills as they further develop their language abilities.

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good

The childminder tailors activities so that children of different ages learn to play together and build friendships. Therefore, she promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, for example, as they roll a ball backwards and forwards to each other. She talks to them about being gentle and kind so children learn about the feelings and emotions of others and how to manage their own behaviour. The childminder promotes children's independence and understanding of healthy lifestyles. Babies start to learn to feed themselves and the childminder talks about healthy foods as they play. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. Children have opportunities daily for outdoor play in the garden and on visits to the local parks, farms and playgroups.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She shares information with parents about children's development and their daily routines. As a result, parents are informed of the activities in the setting and can extend children's learning at home. The childminder's home is safe, secure and hygienic for children. The childminder completes risk assessments, and all the required documentation is in place to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder evaluates her practice taking into account the views of parents, children and others. Therefore, she keeps up-to-date and sets challenging targets for the future to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147693 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 841779 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in North Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, for 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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