Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 27 March 2012

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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

 Children benefit from a warm and welcoming learning environment. They settle well and are confident to ask for help. Their behaviour is good. Children make good progress in relation to their different starting points. They are ready for the next stages in their learning.  The childminder plans and provides interesting learning experiences to help children develop their early understanding of the differences between people effectively.  The childminder conducts regular and thorough checks on her home, her resources and when on outings to make sure that children remain safe.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection and has improved her self-evaluation methods since then. She now seeks the views of parents, children and relevant professionals to improve the quality of her provision. The changes made have helped the childminder sustain her good service.  The childminder has high aspirations and constantly monitors her practice to improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer a rich range of resources to help children develop their understanding of the world around them as well as possible.

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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

 take every opportunity to help children to develop their understanding of technology and their skills in using it.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's 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.  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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes training courses to develop her skills, which in turn benefit children. She drives improvement well. For example, she has improved her arrangements to observe children's play, record their progress and to make effective plans for their future learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and understands the importance of recording and reporting any welfare concerns. She has close partnerships with parents and with other providers that children attend, to provide good continuity and progression to children's learning. The childminder promotes equality well and knows how to close any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities. Planning takes into account children's individual needs and interests, and supports their continuous development. The childminder listens attentively to children's suggestions and gives them enough time to try new experiences. Children respond well to her requests and they have positive attitudes to learning. Children enjoy using their imaginations, such as when pretending to cook food for their friends. They have fun as they draw pictures of themselves and name their features. Children make musical instruments from recycling materials, explore different sounds and show pride in their work. The childminder talks to children and promotes their communication and language skills effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their self-assurance effectively with this caring childminder. The childminder sets clear expectations. For example, she works closely with children and helps them learn to tidy-up resources and to cooperate with others. Children listen well to instructions, and they learn to respect the views and feelings of others. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn about healthy lifestyles effectively. They learn about the importance of dental health, for example. They learn how to cross roads safely when they go on outings or walk to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their starting points. They become independent learners, have positive attitudes to trying new things and learn to listen. They are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362591 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 835484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in West Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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