Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 26 September 2012

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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 a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning, and plans age-appropriate activities for each child's needs. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder speaks a number of languages and uses her skills well to support children's early communication.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed of children's daily activities and provides feedback about their children's progress.  The childminder has made good improvements since the previous inspection. Overall, she evaluates the service she provides effectively to improve outcomes for children.  Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to explore and develop their concentration fully. For example, she changes the activities too often and this interrupts children's play.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to enable children to be more creative and explore their own ideas.

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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

 encourage children to develop their concentration and exploration skills more fully to aid their learning  review the planning of adult-led activities to fully support children's creativity and imagination, to take their learning to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with her about their learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and discussed an observation of an activity.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She is clear about the procedures to follow to ensure children are safe and protected. The childminder ensures her home environment is secure. For example, she regularly practises the fire drill to ensure all children know how to evacuate the home safely. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection. For example, she has improved her understanding of assessment and how to involve parents in their children's learning. The childminder has a positive attitude towards improving her setting. For example, she meets regularly with other childminders to share best practice and ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes and assesses children's progress effectively and plans their next steps in learning. Children receive good levels of interaction from the childminder in developing early language. For example, she speaks slowly and clearly, sings songs with children and reads books with them. Children who are bilingual have ample opportunities to use and hear their home languages in the setting. Children's mathematical skills develop well. For instance, they enjoy learning about shapes, numbers and colours when completing various puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are happy and emotionally secure in her care. She encourages their independence effectively, for example, they are able to feed themselves and make their needs known. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages healthy eating and teaches children about good hygiene routines. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she makes good use of her garden to enable children to be active and run around in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated to learn and show high levels of self-esteem. Children begin to recognise shapes and colours and can count effectively. They develop the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412839 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1058937 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Stanmore, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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