Childminder EY393411

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 27 January 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 is committed to improving her professional skills. For example, recent training helped her identify further ways to support children's mathematical understanding.  The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop and responds skilfully to their individual learning styles. For example, she encourages children who take an interest in filling and emptying containers. She uses observations to effectively plan children's next steps in their learning.  Children make good progress and develop a broad range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning.  The childminder is warm and nurturing. Babies are settled, happy and form strong bonds with her quickly. They develop the confidence to explore and learn.  The childminder supports children's good health effectively. Babies enjoy feeding themselves healthy snacks and drinks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely include parents' views in her self-evaluation to help identify further improvements.  At times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to offer even greater challenge to children, to extend their learning further.

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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

 take account of parents' views to help identify further improvements to the setting  identify how children's learning can be extended even further to provide additional challenge and help them to achieve the highest levels of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and other providers. She keeps parents informed of the progress their children are making and helps to provide continuity in their development. For example, she works closely with parents to help follow babies' home routines. The childminder evaluates her provision to help ensure that it meets children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder checks children's progress carefully and makes effective use of information gathered when children first start, to plan for their learning. The childminder is skilled in helping young children develop their communication and language skills. For example, she encourages babies to practise their developing range of sounds and helps them to learn new words. They listen with interest to rhymes and songs, joining in enthusiastically with musical instruments. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of the world. Children benefit from regular opportunities to investigate the natural world, such as bug hunts, and learn about people in the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised home environment for children. She makes thorough checks of her home and garden to help ensure children can play safely. The childminder is a good role model and children respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations and behaviour is good. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to become independent. Babies recognise how they can help at nappy changing and lift their legs, and make decisions in their play. The childminder supports children's emotional development. For example, she helps them build their confidence and self-esteem, and children enjoy the regular praise they receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies demonstrate curiosity and are motivated to explore and make new discoveries. They observe their reflections in mirrors and investigate behind these, showing their inquisitiveness. Children are keen to learn new skills. They watch carefully as a torch is lit up using a winding mechanism and test this out for themselves. Babies respond with interest to a range of sensory resources. For example, they discover how to make balls light up and make sounds by throwing them. They do this repeatedly, showing enjoyment as they squeal and crawl after the balls. Children progress well with their physical development. For example, babies pull themselves up and enjoy walking as they use push-along equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393411 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1086639 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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