Sayed, Ammal

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 1 November 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made good progress and successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She has improved her methods of monitoring children's progress and uses effective observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next. All children make good progress.  The childminder is calm and caring. She develops close relationships with the children, who are clearly happy and enjoy the time they spend with her. Children are confident and develop a sense of belonging. Their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she engages children in discussions and introduces them to new words.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has a good understanding of each family and regularly shares information about children's learning and progress with parents, to keep them informed.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed her use of self-evaluation. She has reflected on what she provides and seeks the views of parents and children to continually improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to teach children about expected behaviour, to further encourage their understanding.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to engage effectively and concentrate well during activities, to help 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

 reinforce the good behaviour management strategies that are already in place, to further support children to understand and learn expected behaviour  support children to engage more effectively and develop their levels of concentration further during activities.

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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 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and also took account of their views through written feedback given.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and has good knowledge of child protection issues. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She regularly checks her home and garden to ensure children are not exposed to any risks or hazards. The childminder takes on board advice and training offered by other early years professionals to help improve her practice. She values the ideas shared between herself and other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that they are challenged effectively to reach the next steps in their learning. The childminder is effective at supporting the children's mathematical knowledge. For example, children begin to recognise colours, numbers, sizes and shapes in their play. The childminder engages with children as they take part in imaginative play. For example, she helps them as they build road tracks and tunnels, to extend their car play. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, she encourages children's interest in books and spends time reading with them. She skilfully tells the stories, pointing out details in the pictures and she encourages the children to follow and take part in telling the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their learning in a welcoming play environment. The childminder is a good role model and praises the children often. Children develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe, for example, when they go up and down the stairs safely. Children's health is promoted well by the childminder. They are physically active each day and the childminder provides opportunities for physical play. For example, trips to the park allow children to use the play equipment that challenge them effectively. The childminder encourages children to interact with other children, including when they go to local groups. This helps the children to gain social skills by learning to share, take turns and develop friendships with other children. Children's independence is fostered well. They are encouraged to do things for themselves and make choices in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well and show good levels of achievement from their individual starting points. They gain new skills and confidence in their ability to be independent. Children develop an understanding of counting and colours. They have access to books and writing tools to support their development in literacy. Children have positive attitudes to learning and what they can achieve. They are well prepared for the next stages of learning, in preparation for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147395 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1107466 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Burnt Oak, Edgware, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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