Childminder 137448

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 31 October 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not fully understand the learning and development requirements and she has not met the recommendation from her last inspection. For example, she does not use her observation of children to assess their needs swiftly and to plan for their next stages in learning. This limits children from making consistently good progress.  The childminder does not focus enough on evaluating her practice and skills. For example, she does not always prioritise the need to address weaknesses in her practice, including gaps in her professional development, or to keep up to date with current changes to legislation.  The childminder does not extend partnerships with parents to closely support children's all-round learning and development needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a nurturing and loving environment for young children. She effectively helps them to develop secure emotional attachments.  The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting children's early communication, for example, she talks to children as they play and explore.  The childminder provides children with activities and experiences that are suitable for their age and ability. For example, children freely choose from a range of resources and enjoy learning through play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to assess children's needs and plan effectively to address their next steps in learning. 20/04/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation processes to accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and address professional development needs, to improve outcomes for children  strengthen partnerships with parents in ways that support each child's all-round development fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children during activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation that the childminder uses to support her practices.  The inspector read and discussed the self-evaluation document.  The inspector read parent feedback forms made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not understand all of the learning and development requirements to enable her to monitor children's learning needs fully. She does not always evaluate her practice to identify where she needs to make improvements. For example, she has not kept up to date with changes to legislation or fully addressed the previous recommendation made at her last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and procedures to follow if she has any concerns over a child's welfare. The childminder provides daily feedback to ensure parents are aware of the children's day. However, she does not build on these partnerships. For example, she misses opportunities to involve parents fully in discussions on all aspects of learning and care to support children continuously.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Despite the childminder making some notes on children's learning, she lacks a clear awareness of how to use this information to accurately assess, identify and plan their next steps in learning. This hinders children's progress to get the best possible start for their future learning. Nevertheless, the childminder does provide a suitable range of toys which capture children's curiosity to explore. She suitably promotes children's early communication. For example, she knows that children enjoy music and shows them how to bang the drum. She extends this learning well, for example, by introducing songs and encouraging the children to join in with the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and are comfortable with the childminder. She is always close by to offer them reassurance and praise. The childminder gives children clear explanations about how to behave and supervises them to make sure they are safe. For example, she closely watches young children who attempt to climb indoors. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, they are able to feed themselves well using cutlery. The childminder ensures that children get plenty of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. For example, they go out daily for walks to parks or in the neighbourhood to support their physical development and well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally motivated to learn and concentrate well during most activities. They learn to share and to take turns, and they suitably develop their independence, in preparation for starting school. However, not all children make consistently good progress due to the weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge relating to the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137448 Local authority Brent Inspection number 841246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder currently works from 8am to 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays or 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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