Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 15 July 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that she is using a person living in the household as an additional assistant.  The childminder has failed to provide effective support to all those working with children, to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities and know how to implement policies, particularly in relation to the safeguarding of children.  At times, the childminder carries out small manageable tasks for children rather than recognising the opportunity to encourage them to try things independently first.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and attentive to children's individual needs. Children form secure emotional attachments to her, are happy and settle well.  The childminder completes detailed observations of children's achievements. She uses this information to plan activities tailored to children's needs, supporting their ongoing development. All children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder has detailed daily discussions with parents and encourages them to become fully involved in their child's development.  There are effective links with schools and other settings that children attend. The childminder shares information regularly to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that all required information is given to Ofsted regarding adults working with children 26/03/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that all adults working with children have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities and know how to implement policies, with particular regard to safeguarding procedures. 26/03/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make the most of everyday opportunities for children to develop their independence even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities and their daily routines.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that she is using a person living in her household as an additional assistant. Children are left alone with an adult who does not understand their role and responsibilities. The childminder has two other assistants who are known to Ofsted. She supports these assistants suitably through regular discussions, supervisory meetings and ongoing training to develop their teaching skills. However, she has failed to provide this same level of support to the household member working as an additional assistant, particularly in regards to their understanding of safeguarding children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. She regularly attends training and workshops to develop her practice and to ensure she is up to date with new legislation. For example, she regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and understands the procedures to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder effectively monitors children's development, highlighting areas where children may require additional support, and quickly puts plans in place to help them catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and successfully supports them while they play. Children enjoy opportunities to help develop their imagination and creativity. For example, they explore a range of mark-making tools and draw dinosaurs. The childminder's interactions are engaging for children and their communication skills are supported well. For example, the childminder role models good speaking skills and she asks children interesting questions to extend their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Failure to meet some safeguarding and welfare requirements means that the childminder does not assure children's safety. The childminder does not consistently encourage children to develop their independence skills throughout the day. She often carries out small manageable tasks for them and they do not have opportunities to freely choose from the wide range of resources available. Children are well behaved and are kind and considerate to each other. The childminder is a positive role model and children listen carefully to instructions. For example, children enjoy helping to tidy up their toys before getting out more resources. The childminder ensures that children follow good hygiene practices. She reminds them to wash their hands after messy play and before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are happy and confident and concentrate well during planned activities. Children develop good numeracy skills. For example, children count objects, recognise numerals and compare different shapes and sizes through play. Children are motivated to be involved in song and story time. Children are developing the necessary skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437249 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1123022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Rayners Lane, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works each weekday from 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round. At times during the day, the childminder works with an assistant.

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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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