Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 23 June 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 have access to a wealth of good-quality resources which are attractive, challenging and inviting to use. In addition, the childminder provides children with regular outdoor play to promote their development. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder demonstrates effective teaching methods, including the use of skilful questioning and regularly talking to children, to promote their communication and language development.  The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She uses a wide range of strategies, which she shares with parents, to ensure a consistent approach to children's development.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a wide range of robust policies in place to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder is keen and enthusiastic. She attends training to increase her understanding of children's language development and reflects on her childminding

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This provision is good

service to make continuous improvements for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to practise their self-care skills. Therefore, children miss opportunities at times to develop their skills further in preparation for the next stage of their learning and school.  The childminder does not always support children to follow their own interests and become independent learners to build their confidence further.

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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 practise their self-care skills ready for the next stage of learning  strengthen opportunities for children to follow their own interests during some activities, so they become independent learners.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children inside and during outdoor play.  The inspector discussed and sampled a selection of children's development records, documents, policies and procedures with the childminder.  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, enjoy their play and become active learners, as they receive good quality support from the childminder. The childminder teaches children to count, match, and identify colours while playing a posting game. She encourages children to count as they pour cups and jugs of water between containers. This promotes children's mathematical and physical development effectively. Children dig in the soil, and the childminder teaches them to identify worms and spiders with their magnifying glasses. This helps children to understand about nature and the world around them. The childminder uses language appropriate to the ages of the children who attend. She further extends older children's vocabulary by introducing new words to challenge them during activities. Consequently, children of different ages make good progress in their communication and language development.

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good

The childminder is warm, caring and affectionate with the children. She develops strong bonds with them so that they feel safe and secure. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and teaches children about how food helps their body to grow. Children benefit from regular outdoor play. They explore pouring and scooping water, take turns on the slide, and run around with their friends chasing bubbles. This promotes children's physical, personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder talks to children about going to nursery. They discuss the uniforms they will wear and the things they will do at nursery. This quality interaction supports children's emotional development and prepares them well for the next stage of learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements effective policies to safeguard children and follows the guidance of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. Therefore, the childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder keeps appropriate records of children's attendance, administering of medication and accidents, as required, to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of her home and for outings, which promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder monitors and assesses children's development well. This helps her plan challenging activities and identifies children's next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress from when they first start. The childminder fully involves parents in all aspects of children's care and learning. She ensures they receive detailed information about their children's

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provision is good

development to ensure a united approach to meeting children's learning and care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147758 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 841786 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. 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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