Childminder 147760

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 4 October 2010

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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:

 Processes to observe and assess children's learning are not robust enough to ensure the childminder has a clear understanding of where children are in their development. This hinders children from making good progress in preparation for their future learning.  The childminder does not always provide enough experiences for children to be creative, with particular regard to exploring music, such as different rhythms and sounds.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to think through their ideas and extend their thoughts fully during play.  The childminder is not rigorous in her self-evaluation of the service she provides, to identify and address all weaknesses relating to her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children to share and treat others with respect. She helps them learn about their own and other people's lives, and appreciate differences and similarities within the wider community.  Parents comment that they are grateful for the support they receive and how their children enjoy attending the setting and engaging in activities.

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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

 ensure observations and assessments are accurate in order to monitor and address any gaps in children's learning, so they make good progress from their starting points. 23/04/2016

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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

 increase opportunities for children to be more creative, with particular regard to exploring music, to extend their interests further  foster opportunities for children to think and share their ideas more freely during play  reflect more accurately on practice to identify any areas for improvement, in order to strengthen children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, the childminder's key policies and procedures, and documents relating to the self-evaluation process.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector took account of parents' views, such as through letters, emails and discussions with parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of most aspects of her role; however, she does not always monitor children's learning to help identify their next steps in learning. The childminder works well with parents. For example, she welcomes their views and keeps them informed of their children's daily experiences. Additionally, she has initiated some links with other settings that children attend. The childminder generally values her professional development and attends mandatory training. For example, she comments on how recent paediatric first aid training has increased her practical skills to promote children's safety. Despite this, she does not always prioritise areas for improvement, such as developing her knowledge of assessments. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to respond to and report any welfare concerns to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder observes children's learning, she does not always know how to use this information to monitor their progress. Furthermore, she does not always challenge children's interest in music or encourage them to express their ideas fully to make the most of every learning opportunity. Children enjoy engaging in planned activities. For example, they have fun making Easter egg pictures, showing appropriate hand control and early writing skills. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills; for example, they learn to count, recognise colours and shapes. She knows how to extend their language skills, such as through introducing some new words into play situations. The childminder promotes children's physical development well, and children enjoy exercising as part of their daily routine.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children are familiar with routines. Children have opportunities to initiate their own play, engage with others and practise their social skills, such as when playing together. Children understand values, such as good behaviour. Overall, the childminder promotes their understanding of taking appropriate risks in their play, while teaching them about safety. Children learn to manage some of their personal care needs, such as feeding themselves. The childminder helps children to form good eating habits and provides healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some skills in preparation for school. For example, they learn to listen to others and complete some daily tasks independently. However, due to weaknesses in the assessment process, children do not always make continuously good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147760 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 841787 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder also works with her daughter, who is a registered childminder. The childminder operates five days a week, 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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