Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 1 September 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder and her assistants know children extremely well. Their warm, caring and nurturing approach helps children of all ages to form strong attachments. The children thrive in their care.  The childminder works closely with parents to gather high-quality information about children's current development before they start with her. The childminder uses this information very effectively to plan activities that interest children and greatly support their next steps in learning and their move on to school.  The childminder engages young learners using wonderful communication and language skills, including facial expressions. This encourages the children's exploration of early sounds and words to express their enjoyment. From a very young age, children are highly confident and active learners.  Young children learn to understand feelings, respect others, value each other's differences and celebrate achievements. Children behave well and have high levels of

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This provision is outstanding

self-esteem.  The childminder uses extremely detailed assessments and careful planning to help all children to make rapid progress with their learning.  Children are extremely well cared for. The childminder and her assistants take the time to get to know children's needs and adapt planned activities to suit them. Children are secure in the childminder's care and build the confidence they need to explore the world around them.  Robust policies and procedures are extremely well implemented by the childminder and her assistants. This helps to promote children's safety.

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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

 continue to build on the excellent partnerships with other settings that children attend, particularly those who may be more reluctant to engage in the process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the children's records and a variety of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the children engaged in a variety of activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents, including those spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants, and discussed self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She and her assistants use their childcare knowledge extremely well to provide innovative and exciting learning experiences for children. Children's safety and security are at the forefront of the childminder's practice. Robust risk assessments help to ensure that the environment is extremely safe and secure. These assessments support the childminder and her assistants to ensure potential risks are quickly identified and addressed. She also monitors the work of her assistants to ensure consistency in their practice. In addition, she undertakes regular training to keep her skills up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants update their knowledge of safeguarding procedures and follow detailed policies to ensure children are always well protected.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at devising learning-rich activities, which she adapts to meet the differing needs of children present. She is a kind and nurturing teacher who knows exactly how to develop children's thinking through play and practical experiences. Children have access to an extensive range of resources and play equipment, indoors and outdoors. This adds significantly to their enjoyment and supports all learning styles. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children when they start. She uses her detailed observations and thorough assessments to ensure children flourish in all areas of their learning. Partnerships with her assistants, parents and other settings are very strong. This help to ensure that children receive consistently high-quality care and learning experiences, both within the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistants work supportively with families to find out about each child's individual needs and routines, helping them to settle exceptionally well. The childminder continually assesses the play environment. She teaches children about risks so that they learn how to keep themselves safe in their play. The younger children move around with confidence as they explore their environment, reassured that a familiar adult is close by. The childminder and assistants support children well to become independent learners and to develop good self-care skills. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children's welfare and personal development are central to the childminder's practice. She shows deep concern for children's feelings and treats all children with equal concern.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop excellent listening skills, which provide a very secure basis for their development in understanding, speaking and literacy. Children make exemplary levels of progress in these areas and are confident and well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147801 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1024311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987. She lives in the London borough of Harrow. The provision operates Monday to Friday, 7.15am to 7pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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