Childminder EY435376

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 16 May 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

 The childminder pays careful attention to her professional development. She is undertaking a relevant degree-level qualification and has used the knowledge and skills gained to make worthwhile changes to her service. This has helped her sustain her good standards of provision.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and they all play together well. The childminder effectively helps children to understand one another's needs, and learn about each other's differences and similarities.  The childminder finds out what children can do at the start of their time with her and plans activities that challenge their skills. She provides a good range of resources and experiences that reflect the children's needs and interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes sure that her home is safe and secure so that children can play safely. She allows children suitable risks in their play so that they learn to develop new

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This provision is good

skills, but also keep themselves safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to develop their early handwriting skills, to fully promote their literacy development.  The childminder sometimes does not have the highest expectations of what children can achieve. She does things for them that they could easily learn to do for themselves.

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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, during everyday experiences, to promote children's early writing skills  strengthen the children's understanding of how to manage some tasks by themselves, to fully encourage their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and children's daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned for children's safety and understands local child protection procedures to follow if necessary. The childminder successfully reduces risks to children's safety and makes clear assessments of any hazards. For example, she supervises children closely to help keep them safe. The childminder has high expectations of her practice and monitors her provision and children's progress well, to improve the quality of her teaching. For example, she has improved the way that she promotes children's communication and language skills in their play. She has also changed the layout of the playroom and further promoted children's interest in books and stories.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend. She builds a clear picture of children's development early on with the help of their parents. The childminder regularly shares the progress that children make with parents so that they understand how to carry on supporting their learning at home. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to engage the children in play and to challenge their skills. For example, she asks questions and offers explanations to improve children's understanding. The childminder offers a good range of activities and resources to support children's progress and help prepare them for later learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good levels of self-confidence and self-awareness, and they enjoy learning. They explore their surroundings and use their imaginations well. Children have a strong bond with the childminder and she gives them the emotional support they need to achieve well. Children have good physical skills and enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy playing outdoors every day and learn to climb, balance and use ride- on toys. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy eating and encourages them enjoy healthy, nutritious meals each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication skills. For example, they explain their ideas and invite the childminder to play with them. Children count and use mathematical language in their play, such as when they are tipping and pouring sand in the garden. They behave very well and understand the childminder's expectations. For example, children take turns and share toys and resources fairly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435376 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 824070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder offers care to children each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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