Childminder EY383304

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2018 19 June 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 continually improving her service. Since the last inspection, she has kept her knowledge up to date through completing training courses and she has improved the ways she plans, observes and assesses children's learning. She has also developed the ways she works with parents. This ensures that children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning.  Children enjoy the childminder's positive and enthusiastic involvement in their play. She plays alongside them, allowing them to follow their interests, and she listens to their suggestions, accommodating them whenever possible.  Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder provides close supervision and talks to the children about how to keep themselves safe. Children are eager to help tidy toys away before choosing others with which to play.  Parents are happy with the childminder's service. They comment on how supportive the

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This provision is good

childminder is of them and their children, helping to establish routines, for example. They are pleased with how their children are making progress and make friends.  Children behave well. They are familiar with the expectations and boundaries, and they respond positively to the childminder's gentle and consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully promote older and most-able children's ability to deepen their thinking and consider how to solve problems for themselves.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and experiment with colour.

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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 think deeply and solve problems they encounter for themselves  make the most of opportunities during activities for children to experiment with colour.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a range of documents, policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of the adults who live in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to one parent on the day and took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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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 has completed updated training in child protection. This ensures she is familiar with the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. Risk assessment is effective and results in appropriate steps being taken to minimise hazards. For example, the childminder keeps the kitchen door closed when it is not in use and has a safety gate across the toy room door. The childminder has an organised approach to her childminding and she works effectively with parents. She recognises the benefits of the improvements she continues to make and identifies suitable plans for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder gets to know the children well and she knows how they prefer to learn. She provides activities they are excited to join in with and which extend their learning. For example, an activity where children explore the properties of cornflour is extended as they mix it for themselves, watching how the water changes the texture. This prompts lots of conversation. The childminder ensures children have time to talk about how it feels and she uses descriptive words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder is successful is differentiating the activity for children of different ages. She encourages younger children to use their fingers and a spoon to feel the texture of the dry material and when it is wet. The childminder has developed good ways to accurately observe and assess children's progress. This links directly to her planning of activities to provide appropriate challenges to help children continue to progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's home and they show a clear attachment to her. They are confident to find the toys they want and they initiate conversations with her. Toddlers snuggle into her for comfort when they need it and older children make jokes and they laugh together. This confidence promotes children feelings of well-being and belonging. Children are developing an awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with healthy snacks and meals, they wash their hands before eating and spend time playing outside in the garden and in the local park. Information from parents about children's care routines and any specific needs is valued by the childminder and contributes to children receiving a consistent approach to their care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Their awareness of mathematics and literacy is developing through conversations with the childminder and activities that involve letters, sounds and numbers. Children are learning skills that help ensure they are prepared for going to school. They show care and concern for each other, they are developing independence and they show respect for one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383304 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1093627 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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