Plantowska, Katarzyna Laura

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 16 October 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not meet the ratio requirements when caring for children. As a result, not all children's needs are met effectively during activities and play routines.  Children are not always able to sit down during snack times because of limited seating arrangements. As a result, some children become disruptive. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not always plan activities that provide different levels of challenge to meet each child's needs, abilities and interests.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder takes children out daily and makes good use of the local children's centres and parks. This promotes children's social skills and develops their understanding of the local environment and community.  The childminder has a good range of resources and encourages children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which ensures children get the support they need to make progress in their development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure child ratios are met consistently to promote the care and well-being of all children cared for effectively  ensure appropriate seating is available for all children during mealtimes

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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

 provide variation in planned activities that takes into account children's differing abilities and interests to ensure each child's learning needs are met effectively.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the premises and equipment used for the purposes of the childcare are safe and suitable (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors.  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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans an environment that provides children with an appropriate range of toys, resources and equipment. For example, children enjoy playing with small toy people and animals on a themed country and building site activity where they explore the different figures and connect train tracks and fences. However, the childminder does not always plan activities with suitable levels of challenge to meet the children's varying needs. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. They repeat new words after her which helps to increase their vocabulary. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make some progress. However, the weakness identified in breaching the ratio requirements means that the childminder is not meeting young children's needs effectively. The childminder supports children moving on to school by planning school-based activities, including taking children on walks near local schools.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a generally safe and welcoming environment for children to settle. Children have access to a garden where they benefit from physical exercise. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinking water is readily available. However, snack times are not organised well enough as there are limited seating arrangements that do not enable all the children to eat comfortably. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's dietary requirements. She is a positive role model to children, praising them for their efforts and building self-esteem. For example, she praises children's efforts as they engage in activities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about safety. For example, they regularly participate in fire drills so that they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage overall. She has an adequate knowledge of safeguarding procedures and implements suitable risk assessments to monitor health and safety. The childminder has addressed all actions and recommendations from her last inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's care and well-being. She has attended a range of training courses. These include observation and assessment, which means she is able to understand development and monitor children's progress suitably. The childminder maintains continuity for children's learning and care because of the partnerships she has established with parents and local schools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302206 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 837706 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. 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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