Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 Not applicable

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children respond readily to a welcoming, extremely well-organised and highly stimulating environment. They become engrossed in their chosen activities.  The childminder uses her good knowledge and understanding of child development to meet children's learning needs effectively. All children make good progress.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice to make improvements. She seeks ideas from professionals and researches on the internet to improve her strong teaching skills.  Children experience a good range of physical activities to develop their muscle control.  The childminder interacts well with children and helps to develop their speaking and listening skills, for example, through useful conversations during activities.  The childminder is deeply caring and attentive to children's care needs and forges strong relationships with them. Children are very cooperative and tolerant from a young

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This provision is good

age.  The childminder's high expectations, nurturing manner and well-established routines encourage children's excellent attitudes and behaviour.  The childminder communicates well with parents about children's welfare to ensure that children feel extremely settled and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of her assessment processes to identify activities that might extend children's learning even further.

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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

 strengthen assessment processes, particularly to help identify and plan appropriate activities that extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting, and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through questionnaires made available during the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants, self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures, and a range of other relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder knows and understands child protection procedures, and she follows them closely to ensure children's welfare and safety. She is alert for signs that might indicate cause for concern. She ensures her assistants are well trained, particularly in child protection. The childminder carries out daily checks and safety assessments of the premises. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder generally assesses children's progress accurately and enables parents to share what they learn at home. This is a good springboard for informing planning further. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children and reflects on how she can improve her setting. For example, she further enhanced learning areas after suggestions from children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's development well through good use of her high- quality resources. For example, children learn to count and identify numbers using a large floor number puzzle. They use various toys and equipment to sharpen their precise handling skills. The childminder plans activities to stimulate children's curiosity. For example, children use books to find out about different wild animals. Children learn to make good choices for healthy lifestyles. They discuss the benefits of healthy food options with the childminder while preparing a picnic. Parents are happy with the provision and say that their children enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have excellent manners. The childminder speaks gently and considerately with the children and in turn, they speak politely. The childminder helps children to pay close attention and listen very carefully, for example, during reading activities. Children learn to put things away in their correct place independently, helped, for example, by the excellently organised environment. They learn to behave in safe ways, for example, when finding a space to exercise. They confidently take risks and assess levels of safety for themselves. Children take rests if they need to. The childminder provides clean, comfortable rest areas, including bedding for younger children. She deals with children's individual care needs to a very high standard.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident speakers and know how to listen attentively. They become independent in managing their own behaviour very well. They tolerate differences and build a growing understanding of others. They learn a good range of skills to prepare them for the next stage in their education. For example, they develop early writing and number skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483131 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1000324 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She is located in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder is available to care for children from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder has two assistants who work with her when required. The childminder holds a relevant professional early years qualification.

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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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