Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 22 October 2008

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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 is extremely caring and nurturing. She talks to the children in a calm and respectful manner. This is one of the ways that helps children understand how to manage their own behaviour and to play cooperatively.  Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder responds well to children's interests. She provides activities and resources that stimulate, engage and motivate them while they learn.  The childminder is professional and passionate about her role and is dedicated to offering children high-quality provision. She strives to enhance her practice and uses the views of parents and children to help shape her service.  Children are confident and happy. The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She supports their emotional well-being well so they settle quickly and are ready for the next stage in their learning.  Children are provided with a range of opportunities and activities that helps them to

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This provision is good

learn about different people in the community, diversity and the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given opportunities to think and respond to the questions they are asked, in order to develop their critical-thinking skills.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to support children's continual choice of play to fully extend their learning and help them follow their own ideas.

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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

 support children's emerging skills in thinking about and formulating their responses to questions posed, as they learn to express and share their ideas  make more use of opportunities for children to explore their independent choices and ideas in play without interruption.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed 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 parents.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members, and discussed self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse. She has clear procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is well organised. She has updated her policies to take into account new guidance. The childminder has completed all mandatory training to refresh her knowledge. She regularly keeps up to date with changes in legislation, which helps her to enhance her provision. The childminder works closely with other childminders. They regularly discuss and share ideas and good practice. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly exchanges information with them about children's achievements and encourages them to share what their children do at home. This helps to promote a consistent approach to learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to learn about the local community and beyond their immediate family. Visits to the local playgrounds, shops and library are included in the daily routine. This also helps children to extend their social skills. The childminder has a good understanding of the children's individual learning needs, and assessment is focused on learning skills in readiness for starting school. The childminder counts with children during routines and activities. For example, she counts the stairs as the children climb them. They also count the plates when preparing for lunch. This helps to promote children's early mathematical skills. Younger children develop an interest in books and enjoy listening to a story. They point at the pictures and repeat words, which helps to build their vocabularies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles well. For example, children are encouraged to eat healthily and are provided with balanced, nutritious foods at snack time and lunchtime. The childminder has effective procedures in place to keep children and the environment safe. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments to identify, remove or minimise risks within the environments she uses. Children are encouraged to manage their own personal care needs, taking into account their age and stage of development. For example, children who are being potty trained are encouraged to say when they need to go to the toilet. This helps them build on their physical and personal independence skills effectively. Children are trusting, happy and secure in their relationship with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and achieve typical levels of development for their age. They enjoy expressing themselves through activities that extend their sensory skills. Children are well occupied and clearly at ease within the childminder's care. They enjoy her company and readily invite her into their play. Children are confident, behave well and learn to be polite and considerate of others. They are developing the confidence and skills they need to support them when they start nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147683 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1024309 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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