Childminder 147742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 30 August 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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:

 The childminder does not have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding children. Although she recognises some child protection issues, she does not know about the 'Prevent' duty guidance or the procedures to follow to report any concerns.  The childminder does not take all opportunities for professional development so that she can continue to improve her knowledge and skills for the benefit of children.  The childminder has not fully established partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care, to develop a consistent approach to the children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed all the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. For example, she makes effective use of her observations and assessments to support children's next stages of development. She knows how to complete the required progress check for children aged two years. All children make good progress.  The childminder's home is safe, welcoming and organised. Children enjoy choosing from a wide range of resources. They are independent, confident and settled.  Children are happy. They enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides activities and resources that meet their interests so that they are motivated to be involved and learn.  Children behave well, show respect and kindness, share and use good manners.

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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

 improve safeguarding knowledge in order to identify and respond to any concerns about children's welfare, including those which relate to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. 08/10/2017

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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

 develop professional knowledge to enhance the quality of provision for children's care and learning  build on partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care to ensure consistency for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of the progress that children have made, policies and procedures, and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not kept up to date with safeguarding training. She is not aware of the signs to recognise that other people's extreme behaviours and views may influence the families she works with. However, she would contact her local authority adviser to seek advice if she had a concern. The childminder does have a good understanding of child protection and how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She carries out risk assessments of her premises to help prioritise children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has improved evaluation and seeks the views of parents and children. She is successful in monitoring children's progress. She identifies any gaps and plans activities to help children achieve the best they can.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children and plans activities that successfully support their learning and interests. She supports the development of children's early mathematical skills well, such as counting objects as they play and while they bake. For example, she encouraged the children to count how many cupcake holders they had and how full and empty they were. The childminder engages children in conversation during their play. She describes their actions, asks questions for them to solve and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. Children use their small-muscle skills well and develop their coordination effectively. For example, they thread beads onto a string to make a bracelet increasing strength and coordination in the small hand and finger muscles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully protect children's welfare. Nonetheless, the childminder provides a welcoming play and learning environment where the children are happy, secure and confident to express themselves. Children develop a sense of belonging. There are daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote children's good health and physical well-being. Children enjoy playing in the garden. The childminder provides meals which are nutritious and help to promote children's healthy eating practices. The childminder supports children's emotional development well with effective praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing skills to help them prepare for their future learning. Children develop their creative and literacy skills well. For example, they use chalk boards and books to develop early writing skills and enjoy looking at books. Children are independent and imaginative. For example, they confidently play with the dolls, pushchairs and sleeping cots as they engage in make-believe play to make the dolls sleep.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147742 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1107467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Stanmore, in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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