Childminder EY380393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 24 January 2014

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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's emotional well-being is well supported. Children share strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They show high levels of confidence and are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and interesting environment, both indoors and outside. Children engage in a wealth of interesting activities which support their learning and development well.  Children behave well. For example, they show kindness to others, listen and share resources. They learn to respect differences in others. Children receive praise and encouragement and display good levels of self-esteem.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder monitors their progress well and plans suitable activities to support their learning and development.  The childminder has made strong progress since her last inspection. She works closely with her assistants to reflect on the quality of the service she provides and target areas

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not give children as much opportunity as possible to take the lead in their learning and initiate their own ideas.  The childminder does not always promote the programme for literacy to the highest level. For example, by enabling children to make links between sounds and letters.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills and make links between letters and sounds  increase opportunities for children to explore and direct their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and outside, and observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with them.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides good support for her assistants. They work well as a team; all contribute to the evaluation of the provision and support children well. The enthusiastic childminder demonstrates commitment to professional development. She makes good use of her skills gained through training to help identify and make ongoing improvements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role regarding recording and reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The assistants have a clear understanding of current safeguarding procedures. The childminder has a shared approach to children's learning. She understands the importance of working with other professionals involved in children's care. The childminder works in partnership with parents. They share information to maintain continuity in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children are confident speakers. For example, they take turns to share their news during circle time. They proudly practise their speeches and songs for their graduation show. Overall, children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. For example, they have opportunities to speak in their home languages, as well as English. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning and the move to school. They engage in activities that encourage them to think. For example, they listen to stories about starting school, and explore and discuss items that they may need to put into their school bags and lunch boxes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure in this nurturing environment. They learn to explore their feelings through stories and discussions. They approach the adults who care for them with confidence and receive lots of reassurance. Children have good opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, they grow vegetables and enjoy daily physical activities, such as learning to balance and ride wheeled toys. The childminder and her assistants help children learn about healthy eating and good oral hygiene. For example, the childminder talks to children as they enjoy the home-cooked food and a choice of fruits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their move to school. Children engage well and enjoy their time in the childminder's home. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn. They focus and listen well during activities. They are developing good social skills, cooperating and playing well with others. For example, as they take turns and play well in groups during the obstacle course race.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380393 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1050315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Sudbury Hill area in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder also works with an additional assistant, who offers occasional cover for the other assistants. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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