Childminder EY343595

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 9 October 2014

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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 places emphasis on updating her skills and knowledge in different ways to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends regular training courses to update her knowledge, and completes research to identify and purchase new resources that benefit children.  The childminder works in partnership with parents so they can help their child to continue learning in their home. For example, the childminder lends parents books to read with their child so they can practise the pronunciation of sounds and words.  The childminder provides a wide range of exciting and stimulating activities that follows children's interests. She challenges and motivates them effectively to develop and learn new skills. Children enjoy choosing toys to play with in the garden and playrooms.  The childminder uses opportunities to teach children about her expectations for their behaviour. Children behave well, are polite and tidy away toys when they have finished

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This provision is good

playing.  Children are making good progress from their starting points, and gain key skills for school. Children can read their own name and dress themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively gather the opinions of the children and parents in her evaluation of practice, to help her identify further areas to improve.  The childminder does not offer enough opportunities for the children to learn about their local community, and the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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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

 gather the views of parents and children more effectively to help identify areas for further development  provide more opportunities for children to learn about their community, and the differences and similarities between themselves and other people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's house and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at suitable times.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and communicating with the children inside and in the garden.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's records, including how she tracks children's progress and the procedures for keeping children safe.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans to improve and develop the service that she provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She is clear about what procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder completes regular checks on the resources and her home to minimise hazards and keep children safe in her care. The childminder keeps parents well informed about the progress and routines for their children. She works with parents to ensure each child has good levels of continuity and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the opportunities she provides for children. For example, she helps them learn by talking to them about their experiences. The childminder helped children to remember the meaning of the words 'weigh' and 'mix' when they discussed baking cakes at home. The childminder tracks children's progress thoroughly and uses the information well to plan activities that help children move on to the next stage of their learning and development. She shares children's progress effectively with parents, and works in partnership with them to plan for the children's next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and caring environment that promotes children's emotional well-being. Children concentrate well and display good behaviour. They consider the needs of others, for example, ensuring each person had a drink during role-play activities. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their daily routines. Children learn to cut up vegetables and fruit for their snack, and wash their hands. The childminder helps contribute towards children's healthy lifestyles. She offers children opportunities to get fresh air and physical exercise, such as in the garden and visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and meet typical levels of development for their age. Children are keen to explore and try new things. For example, children enjoyed discussing why bubbles formed when they added soap to water. They are well prepared for school, and practise skills, such as dressing in their school uniforms and taking themselves to the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343595 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1070840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her family in Harrow, Middlesex. The childminder operates every weekday between the hours of 8am and 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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