Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 22 February 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 has made effective improvements since her previous inspection by identifying areas for development and setting targets. This has helped her to develop her practice and achieve better outcomes for children.  The childminder's warm and affectionate manner puts children at ease. They are relaxed, feel safe and secure in the setting. They form very positive relationships with the childminder.  The childminder uses the information from her assessments well to monitor children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.  Children make good progress. They show good listening skills and concentrate well for extended periods. For example, they enjoy doing physical activities by crawling through tunnels.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to consider different text and understand that print carries meaning, to enhance their early reading skills.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's home languages from the outset, to gain a better understanding of individual learning needs.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore a broader range of text to help strengthen their early reading skills  gather more information from parents when children first start and use this to offer more specific support, in particular for those children who are learning English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documents, including children's assessments, activity plans, the childminder's qualification and training certificates, and the attendance register.  The inspector toured all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children's activities in the setting and spoke to the childminder when it was appropriate to do so.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions and by reading feedback and comments taken from parent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children in her care. She understands how to identify and report any concerns that children may be at risk of harm. She is familiar with the local authority procedures and regularly updates her knowledge. The childminder ensures that parents receive regular updates about their children's care and learning. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder offers. She provides a learning environment that effectively meets the needs of children of different ages. The childminder regularly monitors and supports her assistant to help her understand her role. They both seek opportunities to develop their professional knowledge and have identified further training, such as in supporting children's healthy eating.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play and assesses their progress carefully. She generally knows how to extend children's learning and development effectively. For example, when young children show an interest in animals, she encourages children to use electronic toys to support their learning. She makes the activity enjoyable by encouraging the children to name and count the animals, make the sounds made by the animals, and name their colours. The childminder provides a wide range of activities for children as part of their daily routine. For example, at group time, young children enjoy exploring the nursery rhyme picture cards. They carefully choose their favourite rhyme, and then they squeal in delight and join in with doing the actions and movements with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene. For example, they learn about why it is important to wash their hands before eating. The childminder is effective in managing children's behaviour in appropriate ways, which helps them learn about her expectations for behaviour. She praises children appropriately. Children have wider opportunities for physically challenging play. For example, children go on regular outings to local parks and playgroups, where they socialise with other children. The childminder is an excellent role model. She regularly carries out risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children indoors and outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. She actively encourages their independence skills. For example, young children confidently feed themselves at mealtimes. Children are keen to help others, such as tidying away toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313061 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1057701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Craven Park, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder works each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She works with her daughter, who is a registered 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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Telephone number

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