Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2017 3 June 2015

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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 understands how children learn. She provides them with stimulating activities that help them reach their next stage of learning and development.  Children are enthusiastic in their play and show an eagerness to learn. The childminder actively takes the lead from the children and joins in with their play, sensitively encouraging and supporting them. This helps to build children's confidence to further explore the environment.  The childminder provides a stimulating, engaging and well-equipped learning environment, inside and outdoors. High-quality resources, toys and books are easily accessible and children choose and use these with confidence.  The childminder uses effective behaviour management strategies which help children to understand the rules, share and be kind to each other. She treats the children with kindness and respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think independently and challenge them to further encourage their critical-thinking skills and communication and language development.  Self-evaluation systems are not fully effective to help the childminder to improve outcomes for children as much as possible. She does not seek the views of parents and children consistently to help her identify where further improvements are needed.

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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

 give children enough time to think and respond to questions to further extend their critical thinking and increase their communication and language development  expand the self-evaluation process to include the views of parents and children when identifying how to improve further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and spoke to the childminder about the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and further improvements with her.  The inspector had a tour around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at suitable times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She identifies risks and minimises these to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed of their children's development and they are encouraged to support their children's learning at home. She works with advisers from the local authority to help her to continually develop her practice. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends training and meets with other experienced childminders to enhance her knowledge. She implements what she learns to help her meet the children's needs more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning well and she has a clear overview of their progress. For example, she makes accurate assessments of children's levels of development and successfully plans activities to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. She effectively promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count and use mathematical language during everyday play. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to express their feelings and ideas. She stays close to young children while they play, offering support and guidance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children regularly for their efforts and achievements which helps to motivate them to learn and builds their self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community which helps them to develop their social skills. For example, they visit local parks and playgroups. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about families and other communities. This includes learning about festivals that reflect and value the diversity of the children who attend. Children have opportunities to be active and explore. For example, they go on trips to the local park and explore sand and water in the childminder's garden. The childminder also encourages healthy eating, providing children with nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventually for school. For example, children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Children are settled, content and happy in the caring environment. Children are confident speakers and are keen to share their ideas with the childminder and their friends. For example, younger children use body language and gestures, such as pointing to make their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153302 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1089784 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Kenton in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care for children all day on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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