Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2017 20 October 2016

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes in her practice. She reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision.  The childminder provides children with challenges that are suitable to their individual needs and which help them to make good progress.  Children are inquisitive, eager to learn and play energetically. The friendly, warm atmosphere ensures they feel valued, safe and secure.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children respond positively to her, settle with ease and enjoy her company.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation systems are in place, however, the childminder is not making the most effective use of these to help her to improve outcomes for children.  Although children have some opportunities to make choices about what they do, they are not consistently able to access a broad range of resources independently to initiate their own play and learning.

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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

 improve the use of self-evaluation to ensure that all children make the best progress they can  improve opportunities for children to develop their independence, for example, by increasing their access to a broad range of resources that allow them to initiate their own learning through play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, certificates and attendance registers.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made many improvements since her last inspection. She has developed a positive attitude to her professional development. For example, she attends training and researches information on the internet to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children. She follows her safeguarding policy carefully to ensure the welfare of children. The childminder assesses risks in her home to promote the safety of children. She teaches children about road safety while on outings in the local community. The childminder maintains appropriate records to support the safe management of her setting and shares relevant information with parents. She encourages and carers to share their views with her, to help her to review the effectiveness of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their play. The childminder considers what the children can do when they first start and plans challenging activities to extend their learning. The childminder effectively extends children's activities and encourages them to take on new challenges. For example, she introduces mathematical language as children do simple addition and subtraction when singing number songs. Children enjoy playing with a range of different sensory resources. They develop an interest in early reading. For instance, as they listen to the ‘Old Mc Donald’ story they find the animal figure story props as the story develops. This helps to encourage children's curiosity and to develop their interest in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well because the childminder offers gentle support and explains why unwanted behaviour is unacceptable. Children enjoy listening to the sounds they make with instruments. They care gently for their baby doll, preparing meals in the play kitchen and engaging in role play. Children enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. Children carry out tasks for themselves. For instance, they help to sweep up and put their tissues in the bin. Trips out to the park and local groups ensures that children receive plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder ensures she has all the necessary information to meet children's individual care needs, such as their favourite toys and their routine at home. As a result, children settle quickly and feel secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are happy and demonstrate emotional security. Children develop their independence, such as confidently trying to put on shoes and coats before going outdoors. They learn to count and recognise basic shapes. Children learn a good range of skills and show they are ready for the next stages of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299602 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1080373 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Wembley. She operates all year round, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 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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