Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 12 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 has made good progress since her previous inspection. She has successfully addressed the required improvements and now provides a good service.  Children are happy and secure, and their emotional well-being is effectively promoted. They have strong attachments to the childminder, who is caring and attentive to their needs. This has a significant impact on children's confidence, self-esteem and motivation to learn.  The childminder teaches well. She has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses effective systems for checking children's progress and uses these well to establish what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment. Children have access to a range of resources to enable them to make independent choices and learn effectively.  The childminder evaluates her provision to help identify many areas to help make

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This provision is good

improvements. She uses the views of parents to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not always sharply focused to help improve the quality of provision to the highest levels.  The childminder does not have effective ways for all parents to share what they know their children can do at home to help their continuity of learning.

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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

 focus more effectively on those aspects which will help staff improve the quality of their practice to the highest level  develop more effective ways of encouraging parents to share information about their children's achievements at home to help their continuity of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, such as children's records, the childminder's policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of responses from parents in written documentation.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder gains clear information from parents when they first start. Overall, she works closely with parents to ensure she meets children's care needs fully and they settle quickly. The childminder has clear expectations of the children and checks their development regularly. This helps her to identify any areas of their learning where children may need extra help. The childminder has established effective links with other professionals. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her experience and knowledge effectively. The quality of the teaching is good. She understands child development and how children learn effectively. The childminder interacts positively with the children. She has a good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests. They are successfully encouraged to develop their language and communication. For example, the childminder responds to their babbling, repeats sentences and words clearly and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder teaches mathematical ideas well, for example, she frequently uses language that relates to number, size, colour and shape, supporting their mathematical understanding. Children learn to use simple technology; for example, they enjoy investigating toys with mechanisms and learning how to operate them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder acknowledges children's efforts as well as their achievements, which helps them to feel good about themselves. The childminder supports children's social skills during visits to local groups where they learn to mix and form friendships with other children. Children enjoy the healthy food that the childminder provides for them and they follow good hygiene routines. Children have daily opportunities to go outside and exercise to practise their physical skills. For example, they benefit from trips to the park and places of interest, and enjoy a wide range of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given what they know when they start. Children are inquisitive to explore their environment. They are eager to join in and feel confident to have a go and try new things. Children master new physical skills as they learn to take a few steps and negotiate space. Children develop their early literacy skills well. For example, they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Children are developing the skills needed for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345205 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1054594 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Harlesden, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates her service all year round and provides care on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm.

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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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