Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 proactive and motivated to succeed, and plans regular opportunities to enhance her own knowledge and skills. She has high aspirations for continuous improvement in the setting and includes the views of others well in her ongoing evaluations of her service, working effectively alongside her co-childminder.  Children are happy and confident. They develop secure trusting bonds with the childminder, who is warm and nurturing towards them.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents, which support continuity for children's care and learning. Parents speak incredibly highly of her service.  The childminder plans a variety of interesting activities for children, in her setting and out in the community. For example, children go on regular visits to a local wildlife centre, where they look for animals and learn about the natural world.  The childminder supports children to be independent and try things for themselves. For

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This provision is good

example, children take on small tasks and responsibilities, and gain a sense of belonging at the setting. Children make good progress in preparation for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is in the early stages of refining systems to track children's progress over time more carefully, to help her to plan for their future learning.  On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with an appropriate amount of time to reflect on questions or develop their ideas fully before helping them.

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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

 continue to refine systems to track children's progress over time and plan detailed next steps for each child, to ensure they continue to make good progress  consider appropriate opportunities for children to think and respond during a range of activities, to develop their understanding of language even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with a parent to gain their views of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder offers a good early education and is knowledgeable and committed to helping young children thrive. She values the importance of ongoing professional development. For example, she has recently attended training about children's early brain development, which has positively impacted her ability to support children as they settle into her setting or transitions when children move to school. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and understands her role and responsibilities in child protection. She implements policies and procedures rigorously at all times to maintain children's welfare. The childminder understands how to seek support from other professionals and how to provide consistency for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes account of children's individual needs and works skilfully with children of different ages. She plans a broad curriculum based on their interests and helps children develop their imagination and creativity well. For example, children use a selection of role-play resources to retell their first-hand experiences, pretending to make a picnic. The childminder models new words and helps children increase their vocabulary. For example, they talk about and name exotic fruits from around the world. The childminder encourages children's interest in books. For example, children are invited to retell their favourite stories and use props to bring the story to life. The childminder makes accurate reflections of children's daily experiences, which are shared regularly with parents. She has correctly identified the need to consider how to use this information even more carefully to plan for children's continued progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly and child-centred environment, where children show they feel safe and secure. Children behave well and are kind to one another. The childminder helps children to talk about their emotions. For example, during group times, children have the opportunity to say how they feel that day. The setting is safe and well organised. The childminder ensures that she carries out thorough risk assessments to prevent potential hazards and teaches children about possible dangers. Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, they read stories about how children live in other countries around the world. The childminder supports children to stay healthy and active. For example, she offers a range of nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to explore their surroundings and freely access a range of toys and equipment. They develop strong motor skills as they carefully piece construction toys together. Children show interest in songs and music, and enjoy taking part in familiar action songs and rhymes. Children make good progress in their learning and gain many of the key skills they need for their move to school or pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492583 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1026620 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. She works in the home of a co-childminder. The childminder provides childcare on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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