Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 12 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children's progress. She successfully uses the information gained to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports the children well to gain confidence and belief in themselves. For example, she offers warm praise and reassurance during play and helps them to persevere to complete tasks. Children's behaviour is excellent.  The childminder successfully inspires an atmosphere of great care, consideration and respect. Children share a very close relationship with the childminder. Her calm, caring and patient manner helps to create a superbly nurturing environment for children, who flourish in her care.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder supports parents well to build on their children's learning. For example, she provides information and ideas for activities

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in the process for assessing the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to use and develop their understanding of mathematical language.

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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

 involve parents more consistently in contributing information to inform the assessment of children's starting points  provide more opportunities for children to use and develop their understanding of mathematical language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed the process for self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up-to-date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, she completes safety assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards. The childminder monitors children's development to help identify any gaps in their learning. She knows how to access support for children who might not be making expected progress. The childminder understands about keeping her professional skills and knowledge current. She uses the support of other professionals and childminders to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. The childminder sets high standards for her work and carefully reviews this, in order to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and experiences to support children's next steps and ensure their continued good progress. For example, she plans activities to help children develop their early writing skills and links this to their current interests. Her teaching is consistently good and in some instances, outstanding. The children develop excellent literacy skills. An example is children enjoy listening to stories and they confidently join in with familiar phrases. They enjoy retelling the story by looking at the pictures. Children enjoy activities to develop their skills in exploring and understanding the natural world. For example, children engage in planting seeds and playing with soil, feeling the textures and using tools to dig.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely secure in their relationships with the childminder. For example, children enjoy a cuddle and reassurance when they are feeling tired and upset. Children gain excellent awareness of how to keep healthy. For example, they discuss dental hygiene and know why it is important to brush their teeth to remove food and keep them clean. Children have exceptional opportunities to be physical, inside and outside. For example, they take measured, supervised risks in their play and explore and experiment with large play equipment in parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and for starting school when the time comes. They engage in activities of their choosing for a good length of time. Their personal and social skills are highly developed. Children are developing confidence in their communication skills and listen attentively. They are independent in making choices from the activities and experiences on offer and develop positive attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333147 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1092704 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Edgware in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder operates her provision from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 7pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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