Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 18 June 2009

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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 provides a warm and caring environment for children in which they can learn and explore. As a result, children feel happy and enjoy lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder works well to keep children safe. She closely supervises children to keep them safe and carries out effective risk assessments to help her identify and remove any potential hazards.  The childminder understands how children learn best and what their interests are. Consequently, she engages and interacts well with children and provides opportunities for them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures children follow good hygiene routines throughout the day to reduce the spread of infection. Therefore, she promotes their physical health and well- being effectively.  Partnerships with parents are strong and the childminder works well with parents to

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This provision is good

identify and plan for next steps in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other settings that children attend are not yet fully developed. Therefore, the childminder does not fully share information about children's progress.  The childminder does not fully promote opportunities for children to engage in creative and investigative play. This means that children cannot always freely build on their creative play and 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

 extend opportunities for children to engage in creative and imaginative play to further their creative learning and investigative skills  review partnerships with adults at other settings to fully ensure that children's progress is effectively monitored and planned for.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children throughout the visit.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development needs well, so they make good progress in her care. She uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through their daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoy playing board games with the childminder who encourages them to anticipate their next moves and to count. The childminder changes the way she talks to and questions children according to their development needs, and uses songs and stories frequently. In this way, she effectively promotes their early reading, language and communication skills. The childminder responds well to children's interests. For example, she helps children practise their early writing skills and to become ready for the next stages in their learning.

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good

The childminder uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She encourages children to be attentive, to listen to instructions and to share, which helps to prepare them for their next stages in learning. Children benefit from outdoor play and exercise, which helps to develop their physical skills and good health. They regularly enjoy outings to the park, playgroups and library to widen their experiences and learn about their local environment. The childminder promotes children's independence and their awareness of healthy practices during personal care routines and in preparation for mealtimes. Children learn about being safe and take appropriate risks during play and when talking about going out with the childminder. For example, the childminder asks the children why they must always stay close to her and builds on their awareness of dangers in the environment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and is confident in what action she must take to protect them from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's achievements to identify their next steps in learning and then builds on these during activities and play experiences. The childminder shares information with parents daily and works with them to identify any additional support that children may need. The childminder has completed training courses, including those linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. This means she ensures that her assessments are clear and effective in promoting children's learning. The childminder reviews the effectiveness of the provision by watching the children and adapting her practice or providing resources to meet their needs. She uses self-evaluation well to review her provision and children's progress. She

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provision is good

responds well to feedback from children and parents to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295701 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 845705 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She offers care on weekdays, from 7.30am to 7pm, 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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