Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 5 June 2014

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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 observes children's learning. She makes accurate assessments and monitors their development. Children's next steps in learning are clearly identified. This contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She ensures activities are relevant to individual children's interests and needs.  Children are settled and happy in the childminder's warm and inviting home. They form close bonds with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs.  Parents are actively involved in their children's learning. The childminder develops positive relationships with them, to help ensure consistency in the children's care and learning.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities indoors and outdoors. This supports children's learning effectively and motivates them to join in.  The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's independence in activities

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This provision is good

and care routines. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not take opportunities to teach children about expected behaviour, to encourage further their understanding.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to develop partnerships with other settings children may attend, to support their learning and progress more consistently.

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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

 build on the behaviour management strategies that are already in place, to support children further to understand and learn expected behaviour  develop further partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to support their learning and progress consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands her role and responsibility in protecting children and knows the actions to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home that help her to ensure it is a safe environment for children. The childminder seeks opportunities to extend her professional development. For instance, she has attended a variety of training courses to develop her teaching skills. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and knows how to close them swiftly. The childminder evaluates the service she provides. She involves parents in this process to identify areas she can improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's learning. She sits on the floor alongside them and joins in their play. For example, during small-world play with the farm set, she skilfully asks them questions about the animals, making links to the farm. The childminder models how to use specific equipment, encourages children to persevere and then praises their efforts. For example, children use small equipment, such as spoons, to transfer marbles into a small bowl one by one. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she talks to children, models good language and introduces new vocabulary. She also speaks to them in their home languages, supporting their growing bilingual skills. The childminder helps children to develop effective mathematical understanding. For example, as young children play with modelling dough, she introduces concepts such as shapes, numbers and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans a stimulating, well-resourced environment indoors and outdoors, and children develop their independence skills as they have opportunities to decide on their own play. Children are secure in their relationships with the childminder. For example, children enjoy a cuddle and receive reassurance when they feel tired and upset. Overall, the childminder calmly helps children to understand the importance of sharing and turn taking in their play. She supports children's self-esteem, for example, by praising their achievements. Children are supported to develop healthy practices. For example, they visit the local parks, go on daily walks and access a well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. Children learn a good range of skills to help them be ready for starting school. They are confident, self-assured and independent. The childminder speaks clearly, repeats words and offers additional activities so that children who are learning to speak English as an additional language develop their ability to communicate and express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469119 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1069787 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Neasden, within the London Borough of Brent. She operates her service all year round from 9am to 2.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family 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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