Childminder EY380393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2018 5 July 2016

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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 significant progress since the last inspection. For example, she has taken swift action to ensure safety measures are in place to protect children. She is fully aware that she must not care for more children than her registration allows.  The childminder and her assistants are positive role models, showing children how to behave. They encourage children to play nicely, share and help each other. They provide a welcoming environment for the children and support their emotional well- being effectively. Children are very happy and settled.  The childminder conducts regular observations and assessments of children's learning, helping her to identify what children know and what they need to learn next. She plans interesting activities to extend their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with them every day and keeps them well informed about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always maximise opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills.  The childminder and her assistants do not consistently recognise opportunities that arise to fully extend children's language and communication skills.  The childminder does not work closely with other providers to support children's learning.

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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

 strengthen support to develop and challenge children's mathematical skills further  make better use of opportunities that arise to encourage children's developing language skills even more fully  extend information sharing with other providers about children's progress, to support continuity of learning between the settings.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder, as well as observing and discussing the teaching of her assistants.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback they provided.  The inspector engaged with children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they identify any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder meets with the local authority adviser and attends training courses. She shares her updated knowledge effectively with her assistants. There are good systems to ensure the childminder's assistants understand their role and responsibilities. The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides and takes action to continually improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know the children's interests and they build on these to provide an effective range of well-focused activities. For example, the childminder talks to children about learning to care for their teeth. Children enjoy using the large toothbrush and oversized model of teeth to show the childminder how they brush their own teeth. The childminder and her assistants talk to children, model language and speak to them in their home language; supporting children's growing bilingual skills. The childminder and her assistants support children's creativity and imagination well. For example, children thoroughly enjoy creating their card during a gluing and sticking activity. The childminder and her assistants help children to build on their writing skills, providing them with a good range of tools to make marks, draw and write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are good at supporting the children's emerging independence. For example, children wash their hands independently before meals and enjoy getting dressed for the garden by themselves. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy, home-made meals and fresh fruit for snacks. Children know how eating vegetables helps them grow. The childminder and her assistants offer lots of praise and encouragement, supporting children's growing self- esteem. Children are very well behaved. The childminder and her assistants plan well for children's physical development. Children enjoy lots of opportunities to be active in the garden or at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They explore the environments indoors and outdoors, following their own ideas and leading their own play. They freely access the toys they want to play with and show good levels of independence. Children develop effective social skills. They play in small groups, learning to share and wait patiently for their turn. They develop good listening skills and show an interest in books. Children acquire the skills and attitudes needed for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380393 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1125131 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 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works regularly with two assistants and has the support of a third assistant who provides occasional holiday cover. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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