Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 11 February 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 uses ongoing observations and assessments to check and monitor the progress of each child. She uses this information to plan for what each child needs to learn next. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. The resources and activities, inside and outdoors, allow children to make choices about where they play and what they can do.  Children are settled in the childminder's care. They respond well to her and show her much affection. They form secure attachments, make good relationships and are emotionally prepared for future learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other early years professionals. For example, she effectively exchanges information about the children in her care with the local schools and nurseries they attend. This helps to support continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder provides answers to questions before giving children the opportunity to think, process their thoughts and respond for themselves.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation, in order to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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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 more time to share their own knowledge, think through their ideas and respond to questions they are asked to extend their learning  review the self-evaluation process even further and involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's progress.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. In addition, she checks her home regularly to ensure it is a safe and suitable environment to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends meetings and also attends training to help progress her teaching skills to a higher level. The childminder checks the progress all children make. For example, she tracks their learning and development, and implements interventions where gaps are identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows when to let children explore and when to step in and offer support to extend their learning. The childminder models and demonstrates how to use tools and encourages children to join in and try new things. For example, she places various sized items through a tube to show the children 'in' and 'out' actions. Children experiment to see whether a curved item can go through a tube and try to solve why it will not go through. The childminder supports children to develop early writing and literacy skills. For example, children use felt tips to make purposeful marks and they use magnetic letters to learn initial letter sounds. The childminder introduces mathematics and language into their everyday play. For example, she introduces counting and colours as they make a tower with the coloured blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's care needs are well known by the childminder who is sensitive to their individual needs. The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children to behave well and be polite. For example, she teaches them the importance of being kind to each other and encourages sharing and taking turns. The childminder provides the children with good support and builds on their emotional well-being. For example, the childminder gives children consistent and ongoing praise. Children receive healthy snacks, and have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the garden and go on walks in the local area, visiting parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and ability. They gain a range of skills which helps them to be well prepared for their move on to nursery and on to school. Children learn to imitate and explore words and sounds as they sing songs and rhymes. In addition, they enjoy looking at books with the childminder, and point and say words to familiar pictures. Children demonstrate positive behaviour. They cooperate well and begin to manage their feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425499 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1094768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in a ground-floor flat in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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