Childminder in HarrowOfsted inspection, 26 Oct 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2015 14 September 2010

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She uses her skills and good teaching strategies to promote learning across all areas. Children make good progress in their learning in readiness for school.  Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners, who enjoy making choices about their play and learning. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and use a good range of resources which supports their enjoyment and achievement.  Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder and they play happily in this welcoming environment. The childminder treats children with kindness and care, which helps them gain a sense of belonging and supports their emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is good and the childminder praises their achievements. The childminder is a skilful role model. She helps children to understand their own feelings and to respect the needs of others.

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This provision is good

 Children are kept safe and secure because the childminder is clear about potential risks to children in the home and on outings. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe through their play and use of equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of the information gained from assessing children's learning.  The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents when children first start to help her plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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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

 make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning to provide the highest levels of challenge and increase the potential for them to make rapid progress in their learning  find out more about children's prior learning and development when they first begin to attend and establish clear starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of all legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has a number of policies and procedures in place which are shared with parents. She regularly checks for any gaps in children's learning and is clear about where children may need more support. The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She reflects on her practice and undertakes training to update her knowledge. This has a positive impact on children's learning and well-being. She links with other childminders at the local children's centre and this provides opportunities to gain new ideas and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. The childminder interacts effectively with children and allows them to play at their own pace. She follows children's interests and develops her own resources to enhance children's enjoyment and learning. Children are keen to learn about numbers and have a go at writing numbers on the chalkboard. They proudly show their skills in counting while looking at number books. Children are inspired to use mathematical language in their play. They roll out play dough and use the rolling pin to make it big and compare size as they identify the long and short pieces of dough. Children develop good literacy skills and older children are beginning to show an interest in the letters that make up their own names. During play the childminder takes every opportunity to introduce new vocabulary and explain the meaning of words. For example, she talks to the children about textures and patterns and shows them what this means.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health, well-being and physical development is effectively promoted and they benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy walks in the local area and trips to the library and toddler group. Children are becoming increasingly aware of their local community and wider society. They learn about the needs of others and take part in a variety of celebrations and festivals. Children enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals and at groups they learn how to prepare a healthy snack. They are supported to manage their own personal care effectively and develop their independence skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in the learning and gain the key skills to support their future learning. Children enjoy their learning and are well prepared when the time comes for them to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360844 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1024332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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