Childminder EY486602

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Although the childminder understands how to protect children from neglect and abuse, she does not have a strong knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not allow children enough time to think for themselves, share their thoughts or respond to her questions to help extend their learning.  Sometimes, the childminder does not encourage children to build on their mathematical language in their play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. She monitors their progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. Children are very comfortable in the environment, and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents continually up to date about their children's ongoing care and the progress they make.  The childminder gains the views of other professionals to help identify which areas of her practice to develop to build on children's outcomes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 update understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to fully safeguard children. 31/08/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend opportunities for children to think, respond and share their knowledge and ideas to further support their learning  develop more opportunities for children to use mathematical language in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability, and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector obtained verbal feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not kept up to date with all aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. For example, she is not fully aware of the signs that children may be overly influenced by the extreme views of others. Overall, the childminder has an adequate knowledge of child protection and how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She makes regular checks of the premises and equipment to help ensure children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for ongoing development. Her current priority is to extend learning opportunities in the garden to support those children who prefer to learn outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to identify what she needs to do to support their learning. She is actively engaged in the children's play. The childminder provides varied and exciting activities that support children's curiosity and interest in learning. For example, children got excited when they felt and picked out real fruits and vegetables from a bag. The childminder helped them to learn the difference between fruits and vegetables and to sort them into the correct group. Children enjoy being creative and display their imaginative skills as they make different shapes and models using play dough. The childminder supports children's interest in early literacy. She provides a range of books and children are keen to look through them and listen to stories. The childminder uses words and phrases from the children's home language to support those children who are learning English as an additional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully assure children's welfare. However, children are happy and settled. The childminder is a good role model for children. For example, she talks to children in a calm and respectful manner and helps them to remember to use good manners. Children are active and enjoy walks and visits to the local parks to develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children's self-esteem well, for example, by praising their achievements and providing reassurance when required. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, including those who are learning English as an additional language. They develop a good foundation for future learning, such as starting school. Children are confident and independent learners who readily lead their own play. They learn to listen, concentrate and follow instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486602 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1007680 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 North Harrow in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm 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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