Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 18 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 has a good range of resources. She encourages children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  Children are making good progress in their development. This is because the childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their full learning potential.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. This means children's individual needs are met very well.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. She is knowledgeable of the procedures to follow for reporting any welfare issues which may raise cause for concern.  The childminder works very closely with parents. This helps her to get to know the children and their starting points. As a result, observations and planning are thoughtful, as the childminder takes children's individual needs into account.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The environment does not always cater for the children's own interests. As a result, sometimes, the childminder does not always make the best use of all opportunities to support children's self-confidence and sense of belonging.

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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

 increase children's self-confidence and enhance their sense of belonging by creating an environment that supports the children's own interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all playrooms and the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder works very closely with parents to get to know children and their starting points. As a result, observations and planning are thoughtful, as children's individual needs are taken into account. Children develop at a good pace and benefit from the enjoyable activities the childminder provides to maintain their interests. For example, young children enjoy spending time playing with puzzles and building blocks. The childminder uses good teaching techniques. These enable children to create and think critically as they learn new strategies during play routines. The childminder interacts effectively with the children. This helps to promote children's physical development and their personal, social and emotional development very well. The childminder involves children in different conversations and this helps to develop their communication and language skills effectively.

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good

Children settle quickly because the childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children enjoy regular visits to local parks and children's centres, where there is a variety of outdoor play equipment to help promote their physical exercise. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children and fresh drinking water is readily available. Young children feed themselves independently. This promotes children's self- care skills and their independence. These skills help prepare children for their next stage of development. Children regularly participate in fire drills and know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. This helps to make a positive contribution to the way children develop a sense of danger and how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has addressed recommendations from the last inspection effectively. This has had a positive impact on children's well-being and on their learning and development. The childminder is committed to continual development to improve outcomes for children. For instance, she has attended several training courses and has completed her Level 3 childcare qualification. This has had a positive effect on how she teaches and meets children's learning needs. The childminder is making ongoing improvements as part of her self-evaluation process. She maintains continuity for children's learning and care, due to the effective partnerships she has established with parents, professionals and local schools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425683 Local authority Brent Inspection number 816603 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Willesden, within the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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