Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 7 July 2011

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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 knows children very well and is sensitive to their individual needs. As a result, the children form secure attachments to the childminder and her assistant.  Children become increasingly independent in their choices of activities. They develop good levels of confidence and self-belonging. They are well prepared for their future learning.  The childminder conducts regular checks on her premises, resources and outings to ensure that all children are safe and secure. She carries out fire drills so that children know how to evacuate the setting in an emergency.  The childminder teaches children to cross the road safely and helps them understand the importance of good hygiene routines to prevent the spread of infection.  The childminder encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development. This enables her to plan for the next steps in their learning. She acts on

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This provision is good

advice she receives from parents and others to enhance the service she provides.  The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and well- being. Parents' feedback is positive and reflects the good care their children receive.  The childminder supervises her assistant well to help ensure consistent and coordinated care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder skilfully engages children in activities. However, she does not always provide enough challenge for older and the more-able children to learn about different people and communities and to fully understand 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

 offer more opportunities for older, more able children to develop their understanding of the local community and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant and children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled the policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice. She also spoke to her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation form with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant they provide a good range of activities and experiences that, overall, meet the needs of all children. Children enjoy an exciting and playful time in the calm and welcoming learning environment. Through carefully planned activities and well-targeted support, children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good communication and language skills. Children learn to listen to one another and respond appropriately to requests. Older children learn to write their names correctly and independently. In a cooking activity, children are able to observe and make reasonable comments on the changes. For example, they know what happens to ingredients when flour was mixed with water and some food colouring to make a playdough. Children learn to count objects, to explore various shapes and sizes in the environment and to develop the ability to solve problems in real life.

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good

The childminder and her assistant have undertaken behaviour management training and skilfully teach children right from wrong. The childminder helps children to share resources fairly, to take turns on toys and equipment and to express their feelings freely. This supports their social and emotional skills. The childminder provides nutritious home- cooked meals each day that take account of the children's dietary needs. This helps children to adopt healthy eating habits. The childminder plans activities for children to play in the garden and takes them regularly to the park to have fresh air and exercise. As a result, children develop good coordination and understand the importance of maintaining their physical health.

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provision is good

The childminder has attended training that supports her work. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these effectively. She supports her assistant well and gives her constructive feedback on how to improve her skills. The childminder shows good knowledge of the safeguarding requirements. She completely understands her responsibility in reporting any child protection issues to the appropriate professionals. The childminder shares the safeguarding policies and procedures with her assistant and parents. Comprehensive self- evaluation accurately identifies the childminder's strengths and helps her target ideas for ongoing improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422579 Local authority Brent Inspection number 838799 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives close to Willesden Junction, in the London Borough of Brent. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. A childminding assistant works regularly with the childminder.

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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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