Rajani, Anita

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 10 February 2016

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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 has taken positive steps to promptly address the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she has completed a first-aid course so that she has the knowledge to be able to quickly manage any medical emergencies.  The childminder provides a variety of activities that children enjoy and which meets their interests. She observes and assesses children as they play, and identifies the next steps in their learning. This information is shared with parents and this helps to ensure that children make continued good progress in their development.  The well-qualified childminder has a warm and friendly personality. She offers a homely environment where children form secure attachments with her.  The childminder has clear expectations for good behaviour. Children are encouraged to share, take turns and to respect each other's feelings. Older children are kind and helpful to their younger friends.

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This provision is good

 The childminder establishes positive and trusting partnerships with parents. She works closely with them, ensuring that children's care and learning needs are effectively met. The childminder is proactive in ensuring that parents receive frequent information to support the children's ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus precisely enough on evaluating her practice, and identifying specific areas for improvement that will help children to reach the highest levels of achievement.  The childminder's professional development plans do not focus sharply on continuing to extend her knowledge and good teaching skills even further.

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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

 build further on self-evaluation processes to accurately identify aspects of practice to improve and help children to reach the highest levels of achievement  enhance professional development so that it increases the potential to raise the good standard of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times and engaged in their play. She observed the childminder's and children's interactions with each other indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other adults in the home.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy. She also looked at children's observations, learning and assessment records.  The inspector took account of parents' and older children's views through references and questionnaires left with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that her assistant is aware of all her policies and procedures. She effectively monitors his practice and ensures that he is aware of up-to-date information that may affect children's welfare. The childminder observes and assesses children as they play and identifies the next steps in their learning. She effectively shares these with parents and with other providers where children attend. This helps to ensure their continued good progress in their learning and development is promoted. Parents speak highly about the childminder and the attention that she gives to the children, to help their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows children's interests and their stages of development very well. She plans activities that appeal to children, such as water play and making items using a variety of creative materials. The childminder plays alongside children and is extremely attentive to their needs. During children's play, lots of laughter, talking and singing takes place. Younger children bounce up and down and giggle in delight as the childminder sings popular nursery rhymes and songs. They attempt to repeat words and copy the actions she makes. This supports children's emerging language development. The childminder is mindful of supporting children who speak English as an additional language. She obtains key words used by children, and helps them to make links in their understanding. Older children enjoy recognising numbers and letters when they use interactive toys. Posters related to this, help to further support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and enjoy positive interactions from the affectionate childminder. The childminder has a natural manner with children. She is a good role model and is happy, calm and kind towards children. The childminder routinely praises children during their play and routines. This helps to promote their self-esteem. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to successfully push wheeled toys up and down the ramp in the garden and are learning how to use the climbing apparatus independently. Children's health and hygiene needs are all met efficiently. They are provided with opportunities to become more independent in readiness for school. For example, older children attend to their personal needs and learn to dress themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from their starting points. Children are learning the key skills they need in preparation for moving on to school. They are showing an early interest in reading books and they recognise the sounds of letters. Children learn to count and identify shapes during activities and daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290673 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1040517 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in the London borough of Harrow. She operates all year round 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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