Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children enjoy their learning. They are enthusiastic, motivated, highly stimulated and interested to play and learn. The childminder brings excitement to the activities she provides for children indoors and outdoors. Children make good progress.  The childminder supports children's emotional development effectively. For example, children are happy and form strong attachments with the childminder. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder talks clearly to children and uses different ways to support children's developing communication skills. She uses signs and actions alongside speech and models clear punctuation.  Children have plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills and they get lots of fresh air. For example, they practise and enjoy learning a range of skills in the garden, parks and indoor play areas, where they can explore different climbing equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder asks children questions and then sometimes answers them herself, not giving children enough time to think and answer.  The childminder does not work closely with parents to find out more about children's interests at home, to help plan precisely for their next steps in learning and development.  The childminder has not fully developed the self-evaluation of her practice to include the views of parents.

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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 gather their thoughts, to think and answer questions  build on the partnerships with parents, to plan more precisely for children's next steps from home and the setting to support their learning and development  involve parents when identifying ways to develop the quality of the provision.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of 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 during 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 has a good understanding of her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the appropriate safeguarding authorities. She regularly carries out checks of her home to ensure the children's safety. The childminder is committed to her continuous professional development. She regularly improves her knowledge, which helps to raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for all children. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and gives them support to close any emerging gaps in their development. Overall, she has developed positive partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She carries out regular observations and identifies how she is going to help children to move on in their learning. She is skilled at using the children's interests to extend their learning. For example, she uses their interest in animals to help them to learn and extend their knowledge further. Children have good opportunities to develop early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to recognise numerals, count in sequence and compare sizes. Overall, the childminder supports children well in extending their vocabulary. For example, while children play with water she introduces words, such as 'big', 'bigger', 'small', 'smaller', 'deep' and 'shallow'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She is sensitive and very caring to children's individual needs and well-being. The childminder gives children lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder offers a wide range of opportunities to help children learn about the world around them. They learn to respect and value each other's differences. The childminder helps children to manage some age-appropriate risks. For example, she carefully supports them to go up and down the steps and reminds them to hold onto the rail safely. The childminder fully supports children's health. For example, children thoroughly enjoy preparing their own lunch that includes a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to take part in play experiences and develop the skills needed for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. For example, they practise their early writing skills, learn about letters and their sounds, and communicate well. Children play together well. They take turns and extend their play ideas together. Children are curious, use their imaginations and make links with their experiences in their creative play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490381 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1017221 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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