Childminder EY303903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 25 February 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to improve her knowledge and practice. She has attended a number of training courses and she recognises how keeping her knowledge up to date has a positive impact on how she continues to meet children's needs.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They develop secure attachments with her. Children know where to find the toys they want and are confident to ask for items to extend their interest, such as musical instruments.  Parents are happy with the childminder's service. They comment about the good range of activities their children take part in and how these support their progress and learning. They are pleased with the good communication and feedback they receive each day from the childminder.  Children are interested in the activities. For example, they become excited when they know they are going to make their own play dough. The childminder is enthusiastic and

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This provision is good

encouraging, and children become fully involved, showing sustained interest in what they are doing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not promote children's developing awareness of how information can be relayed in the form of print.  Sometimes the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for older and most-able children to think deeply during their activities.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to develop their awareness of literacy  focus more precisely on promoting children's deeper thinking during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with one parent on the day of inspection and took account of their views. She also looked at parents' comments on the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She completes updated training in safeguarding and carries out risk assessments of her home. Suitable steps are taken that contribute to children's safety, such as close supervision and a safety gate in the entrance hall to help prevent unsupervised access to the stairs. Individual children's progress is monitored well and the childminder quickly identifies plans to support any gaps in their learning. The childminder has developed a reflective approach to her work. She works closely with parents and takes account of the children's changing needs. She is keen to continue to improve her service. She is monitoring how she uses funding to support children to make the best progress they can.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows the children well and her planning of activities takes account of their interests, their identified next steps in learning and the different areas of learning. For example, when children have made their play dough, they enjoy practising their fine skills as they poke spaghetti into the dough and thread dry cereal onto it. They are pleased when the childminder comments on how well they are doing and this praise contributes to children's confidence to persist. The childminder has effective systems for observation and assessment which directly link to her planning of activities. This results in children being provided with activities, overall, that offer suitable challenges and continual support to build on what they already know.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happily and are eager to get involved. They behave well because they know what is expected of them and they respond positively when the childminder gives gentle reminders about being kind to each other. Children are developing an awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Outside play and physical activity are a regular part of children's routine. They go for walks to local parks and groups as well as using the childminder's garden. Children begin to learn about how to keep themselves safe. They listen to the childminder when she explains that there are lots of toys on the floor and they enjoy helping to pack them away. Children know the routines of the day. They realise when it is snack time and know that they wash their hands before eating. Children are provided with some food from the childminder. She seeks information from parents about their preferences and any specific dietary needs before providing any food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They take part in a wide range of activities that widens their experience and helps them learn skills to ensure they are well prepared for starting school when the time comes. For example, they are developing independence with their self-care and take their own coats off when they arrive. They make friends and show respect, care and concern for one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303903 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1092267 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Cricklewood, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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