Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 3 July 2009

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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 childminder has an outstanding understanding of her role with regard to child protection and safeguarding children. She completely understands her responsibility to report any concerns and to keep detailed appropriate records.  The childminder knows the children extremely well and plans play and learning experiences that excite and challenge them. The childminder makes considerate and creative use of her home that is appealing and beneficial to the children's learning.  The childminder uses consistent and excellent levels of communication with the children. She supports them to listen and respond to thoughtful questioning and to use their active imagination when describing pictures in books.  The childminder initiates discussions with children to extend their language development very effectively during activities and free play experiences. However, she does not always provide opportunities for children learning English as an additional

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This provision is outstanding

language to see their home languages around them.  The childminder has a focused drive, with excellent organisational skills. This results in a calm, reflective environment and a high-quality care experience for each child.

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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

 extend opportunities for all children to further develop their home languages in the high-quality learning environment, supporting their language development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.  The inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector completed observations of the children engaged in activities with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is extremely dedicated and uses inspiring teaching methods that fully support children to learn and be ready for their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder instigates a discussion with children about their favourite foods and this leads to talking about healthy diets. The childminder uses all experiences to stimulate high levels of learning. For example, while working together to build a train track, children talk about the shapes and colours of the track. They all laugh together as they struggle to follow the instructions, talking about how an older child may be able to help them. The childminder's assessment of children is focused and involves all those involved in their learning. She works exceptionally hard to establish effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. These partnerships, and comprehensive knowledge of each child, mean the childminder is

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who attend. This is outstanding

able to cherish and support children as they learn. The busy children are highly motivated and excited by the activities the childminder provides.

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outstanding

This extremely skilled childminder records comprehensive and precise records when children start in her care, based on her personal observations and discussions with parents. This commitment to detail effectively supports children's feelings of security and confidence. Children are encouraged to take safe risks and to understand how to keep safe, gaining confidence as they explore and investigate. For example, they know that by tidying away toys they are preventing any tripping hazards. Activities are child led and children independently access a very wide variety of high-quality toys and resources. The childminder has excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. She actively encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat, displaying various fruits to choose from. She has also made changes to her menus to meet new allergens guidelines.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder maintains detailed documentation which she uses successfully to promote children's health, safety and well-being, and to support children's care efficiently. The childminder has an excellent commitment to accurate self-evaluation, which enables her to implement action plans and ongoing improvements benefitting all children. A strong partnership with parents ensures the childminder's care is reliable and that she meets the individual care and learning needs of all of the children to a high standard. Parents' views are highly positive and reflect the childminder's excellent levels of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384255 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 838245 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She cares for children all day Monday to Friday and lives in the London Borough of Harrow.

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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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