Childminder 137733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 9 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 gives high priority to her ongoing professional development. For example, she has undertaken a wide range of training since her previous inspection. This has helped her to reach good standards in the setting.  The childminder teaches well. She has a good range of resources to interest the different ages and abilities of individual children. These help children to make independent choices when appropriate.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children make progress and knows the children in her care well. She plans a range of activities that meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. She consistently offers them lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. Children have good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Children behave well, are curious and show pride in their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not help children to think, respond more fully or express their ideas more clearly.  The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about what their children learn at home, to build on these experiences when in the setting.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to think, respond and share their own ideas to develop their understanding  encourage parents to share more information about their children's learning and development at home so that this can be taken into account when planning for what children need to learn next.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities, and assessed its impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability checks of the childminder and household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in child protection. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should a concern arise about a child's welfare. She is fully committed to maintaining her good standard of service for children and their families, making good use of the partnership with her co-childminder to ensure continuous development. The childminder carefully checks the progress of children to ensure that no child gets left behind. She is well aware of the benefits of sharing information with other early years practitioners if children attend other settings. Since the last inspection, she has improved her self-evaluation processes, consulting parents and children consistently to help identify and address any areas to improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to learn next. She observes and plans activities to support their individual interests and needs. For example, she speaks words clearly for them, and allows the children to repeat their use regularly to develop confident language skills. The childminder encourages children's early mathematical skills well. She shows children how to count and identifies shapes with them to widen their understanding. The childminder interacts well with children and skilfully joins in their chosen play when appropriate to engage them further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and calm towards children. They enjoy the praise, cuddles and reassurance they receive. The childminder is respectful of their play and gives them opportunities to lead when appropriate. Children respond well to her and often invite her to play with them. Children become physically active and develop their social skills. For example, the childminder regularly takes children to visit places of interest, including the park, library and local groups. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping safe. She talks to them about road safety rules when out with her. Children develop a good understanding of differences and similarities between people within society, and they celebrate festivals of different cultures. Children enjoy the healthy food offered to them and they follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident, active and independent learners. They are eager and enthusiastic to join in activities and plan their own learning. Children gain good literacy skills. They read books regularly and they draw and make marks using various resources. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137733 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1054583 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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