Childminder, Out-of school day care in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 22 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder accurately monitors the progress of all children and effectively uses this information to plan for their individual learning needs. Consequently, children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. She accurately arranges settling-in processes, which enable children to settle quickly and develop their self-confidence in a new environment.  The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She provides consistent routines and boundaries, which she shares with parents. As a result, children behave extremely well; for example, they use their manners and follow house rules.  Children visit different parks, playgrounds and various places of interest, such as galleries, exhibitions and museums. This helps to broaden their experiences beyond

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This provision is good

their immediate family, learn about the wider community and gain respect for others.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information with those involved in children's education to maintain consistency.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think and respond to requests and small tasks.  The childminder does not always make the best use of all resources available to extend children's recognition of words, in order to develop their early reading and letter recognition skills.

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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

 give children more time to respond and think about tasks, according to their abilities, to extend their learning opportunities  increase opportunities for children to see written text in all environments to strengthen their literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments, and looked at registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and reviewed her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands and effectively implements her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly assesses risks in all areas to promote children's safety. She understands her duty to safeguard children, and is fully aware about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their safety and welfare. The childminder is committed to continually improving her setting and reflects on the quality of her provision. As a result, all previous recommendations have been addressed; for example, she has improved the ways of assessing children's starting points. The childminder attends training and meetings with other professionals to update her knowledge and gain new ideas. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and learning children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of fun, interesting and age-appropriate learning experiences, and plans according to their interests. She carefully monitors children's progress, which she regularly shares with parents. The childminder skilfully promotes children's communication and language skills, for example, through meaningful conversations, explaining different facts and extending their vocabulary. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well; for example, she uses lots of number language during their play and, therefore, children are eager to begin their number work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are happy and settled in a welcoming, friendly and clean environment. They enjoy the childminder's company, her cuddles and constant reassurance. She is sensitive to children's individual levels of understanding and helps them to manage their behaviour. Children enjoy looking at their assessment records, and recall past events with their friends and family, which boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children receive plenty of opportunities to experience physical exercise and fresh air. Children learn about healthy eating and benefit from nutritious meals. The childminder ensures she meets children's dietary needs fully and is aware of known allergies. She successfully follows and teaches children excellent hygiene routines and fully supports their independent skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder skilfully supports children to gain the necessary skills to help them develop socially, physically and emotionally. Therefore, children are independent, able to express their feelings and thoughts, and can recognise and form their first letters. Consequently, all children are well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147995 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 841802 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works each weekday, throughout 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

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Telephone number

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