Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 10 March 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

 The childminder skilfully recognises how to extend children's learning as they play. As children pretend to make pizza with dough, she suggests they make real pizza for tea. Children eagerly suggest what toppings they want and they look forward to visiting the shops to buy the ingredients.  The childminder helps children to learn about people and communities different to their own. They visit places in their local community that are important to people from a wide range of cultures. The childminder encourages older children to discuss their beliefs and traditions as they share meals together.  Children's language development is promoted through a range of supportive interactions during daily routines and play activities. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and encourages them to think before they respond.  Children are happy and settled and make good progress in their learning. They share

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This provision is good

caring and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children are well behaved and respond positively to the clear boundaries that she puts in place.  The childminder implements a wide range of policies and procedures that supports the safe running of her service. She shares these with parents as soon as they register with her. This helps parents to have an understanding of the childminder's responsibilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on strengthening her understanding of recent changes to practice and guidance.

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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

 strengthen the programme of professional development to more thoroughly review practice and confidently put into place new legislation that affects work with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the childminder's planning documentation. Evidence of the suitability of 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 the 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 following appropriate child protection procedures, which helps to protect children's welfare. She reviews risks in the environment and on outings reflecting on the needs of each child. The childminder evaluates her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. She sources some professional development opportunities, in order to improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she has recognised the need to enhance children's learning outdoors and has identified appropriate training. The childminder reflects on the activities she provides and the rate of children's progress. She ensures any gaps in learning are quickly identified and plans strategies to address them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sensitively teaches children as they play. She introduces mathematical concepts, such as, number, counting and shape as children explore dough. Children show a good awareness of space and shape as they build with wooden blocks and fit them correctly back in the box. Children enjoy playing imaginatively with small toy animals and dolls. They involve the childminder in their play and engage well in their learning. The childminder is aware of children's next steps in learning and is able to ensure that the activities they experience are suitably challenging. She regularly shares development information with parents and suggests activities they could complete at home. Parents add comments regarding their children's progress, helping promote continuity in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. They chat constantly and demonstrate their good humour. Children enjoy looking at their pictures displayed in the kitchen. The childminder effectively questions children to help them to remember how they were made. The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoors. They enjoy playing in the garden, walking the childminder's dog, visits to soft-play areas and garden centres. Children are developing good independence as they do things for themselves. They are keen to make their own lunch and understand the need to be careful with knives. The childminder takes children to toddler groups. This gives them opportunities to socialise and they begin to make friends with children of their own age. Parents are kept well informed of what children have been doing. They state how happy they are with the care and education their children receive from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the keys skills required for their next stage of learning at nursery and, ultimately, at school. They are developing good skills using their hands. They carefully peel off stickers and find the corresponding picture in their book to stick them on. They efficiently use tools to roll and cut dough. These activities help to develop muscles in their hands ready for writing and using tools at school. All children are developing very good communication and language skills. They hold very effective conversations with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259794 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1024344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Stanmore. She operates from 8am to 6pm, 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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