Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 31 May 2011

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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 make good progress. The childminder uses her home well as an effective learning environment. Children enjoy using the hall for imaginative play and den making. They learn about the world around them, as they look for caterpillars and grow fruit and vegetables in the spacious garden.  Children benefit from opportunities to socialise with other children. The childminder regularly takes them to toddler groups where they play with other children of their own age. The childminder is very aware of children's individual needs. She provides snacks when children show signs that they are ready for them.  Children engage well in their chosen activities. The childminder changes her planned activities when children show her they are immersed in their own play and learning.  The childminder is very mindful of children's interests as she plans activities and outings. They visit the local railway station to look at trains. When children have been

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This provision is good

on holidays in the countryside, the childminder plans activities using the animals they have seen to further extend their learning.  Parents express their high levels of satisfaction with the care and education that the childminder provides. They state they, 'Have peace of mind' knowing their children are having fun and being well cared for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not always highly focused to help her continually improve her knowledge and practice to the highest level.  The childminder does not always seek more precise information from parents, in order to help her gain a thorough understanding of children's starting points in learning to inform her initial assessments.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development, to target opportunities aimed at broadening knowledge of how children learn and develop and raising the quality of teaching even further  seek more detailed, initial information from parents about what children can already do, in order to identify children's starting points in all aspects of learning more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in with children's activities, and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form and of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures, which helps to protect children's welfare. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to contact relevant agencies should she have any concerns. The childminder evaluates what is working and what she needs to improve. She seeks and reflects on the views of parents and children, to help her make continuous improvements. The childminder accesses some training, for example, she has recently completed a course, to gain more ideas on the best ways to support the learning of two-year-old children. However, her programme of professional development is not always highly focused to help her to promote all children's learning to the highest possible level. The childminder reflects on the activities she provides and reviews children's progress. This helps her to swiftly identify and minimise any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps to promote children's understanding of mathematics through activities and daily routines. As she cuts up fruit for snack, she talks about whole and half. She introduces mathematical language as children play with small-world figures as she talks about next to and on top of. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to identify their next steps. She ensures the activities and experiences she provides motivate and challenge children. However, she does not seek sufficiently detailed information from parents on entry to help her to clearly identify children's starting points in all aspects of learning. Parents do, however, share ongoing information about what children have been doing and learning at home. The childminder uses this to help her to promote consistency in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children have regular access to the outdoors. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and going on outings. These activities help children to develop their physical skills as they play in the fresh air. Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming home. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, demonstrate their increasing language skills. The childminder models language very effectively. This helps children to begin to use words and phrases in context. The childminder successfully helps children to develop an understanding about healthy lifestyles. She ensures parents provide nutritious, balanced meals each day. Children are encouraged to try different fruit for snack and they independently choose from the wide range available to them. The childminder praises them for the healthy choices they make. Children follow good hygiene practices and understand why and when

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

they need to wash their hands to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing good skills in readiness for starting nursery and school. They demonstrate their eagerness to learn, as they confidently use all the space and resources available to them. Children are beginning to write words and draw pictures with precise detail. Some children are developing especially good communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271940 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1024349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Harrow. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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