Childminder EY425310

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 25 May 2016

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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 works well with parents and other professionals to raise outcomes for all children. For example, the childminder has built stronger relationships with them to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection.  The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources to help children make good developmental progress. For example, she used toy animals skilfully to captivate children's attention and engage them in learning. Children listened intently and had lots of fun making different animal sounds.  Children's communication and language skills are supported well. For example, the childminder uses effective strategies, such as sign language, a clear voice and lots of repetition, to support their understanding and widen their vocabulary.  Children benefit from the childminder's kind and nurturing approach. For example, children respond positively to praise and claps that celebrate their achievements.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she supervises children well and carries out regular fire drills, to help keep them safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not have as much support as they need to build successfully on their interests and make the best progress possible in their learning.  The childminder misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 provide children with even more support to build on their interests and extend their learning fully  increase opportunities to help children understand the health benefits that different foods and drinks can have on their bodies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children, and spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a selection of policies including safeguarding procedures and a first-aid certificate.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she engages with parents.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how she evaluates her provision and targets areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended relevant paediatric first-aid training to help her respond swiftly in the event of an accident or injury. She knows to obtain written parental permission prior to administering any medication to children. She has a good understanding of indicators that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her setting effectively and has made positive changes to benefit children. For example, she has reorganised the learning environment to help children gain more confidence as they move around safely and freely. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills such as through online research. She holds discussions with other professionals to share ideas and expertise, to benefit children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and tracks children's development accurately. She uses this information to plan and provide meaningful experiences for children, and to identify any gaps in their learning. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes and action songs, developing their language and physical skills. They do this with great enthusiasm and squeak in delight, for example, as they open and close their hands to the song. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages children to connect toy bricks together and to compare the different sizes. Children's imaginations are supported well. The childminder provides interesting role-play resources, such as different helmets, to enhance their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very motivated to carry out manageable tasks, developing their independence skills. For example, they are confident to choose activities that interest them, and help to tidy away toys after play. The childminder is calm and gentle, and is strong at supporting children's physical and social skills. For example, young children demonstrate their increasing physical abilities as they master their walking skills and crawl through a toy tunnel. The childminder takes children for regular walks to exercise and have fresh air, and encourages them to make friends at toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and very settled; they enjoy cuddles and praise to help them feel reassured. They behave well, showing respect for their toys and resources, and understand expectations and boundaries. Young children display good levels of self- esteem. For example, they initiate their own play and interact positively with adults. Children learn about individual differences in the wider world. They develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425310 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1057854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years 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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