Childminder 147872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 23 February 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard to raise the quality of her practice since her last inspection. She uses self-evaluation effectively and keeps up to date with childcare practices, which has had a positive impact on the overall quality of her practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and of the needs of the children she is caring for. She supports their learning well.  Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are achieving the expected milestones for their age, and in some areas they are exceeding these.  Children enjoy the childminder's company. They form close attachments with her and enjoy the positive interactions they share, which contributes to them feeling safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has developed strong working relationships with parents. She regularly engages with them about their children and she works closely with them to support

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage as effectively as possible with staff at other settings that children attend. This does not support her to develop a cohesive approach to meeting children's individual needs or help children prepare for moving between settings.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's problem-solving skills and explore about how things work.

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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

 engage effectively with staff at other settings that children attend to support smooth transitions and promote a cohesive approach to meeting children's learning needs  extend opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving skills and explore how things work and why.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children as they engaged in activities together.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements and the improvements she has made to her practice.  The inspector engaged with children at different times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including records relating to the children and suitability records of people living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard the children in her care. She is aware of the procedures for making a referral if she had a concern about a child and she has written policies that she shares with parents. The childminder ensures that she works within required ratios and she maintains accurate records of children's attendance. The childminder now evaluates her service effectively to identify any areas for further development to raise the quality of her practice. She keeps up to date with childcare issues and any changes in practice, through reading relevant literature and liaising with other childminders and her local authority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans the learning environment well and supports children's learning and development effectively. She uses information from children's assessments well to support children's next stage in learning. She successfully build's on children's mathematical development, such as counting and recognising colours. She fosters children's language development well. For example, she follows their lead as they play and asks questions to encourage them to share and verbalise their ideas. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to learn to respect and value other cultures and backgrounds. For example, children engage with resources that reflect images of diversity and the childminder plans activities to support children to develop their awareness of others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment, where she supports children's individual needs well. She gathers relevant information from parents about their children's backgrounds, interests and individual routines and reflects this well in her setting. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She gives them lots of praise for their efforts and achievements, which supports them to gain good levels of confidence and self- esteem. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active. For example, she takes them on trips to the local park and playgroups, where they use the large, robust equipment. When children show an interest in throwing and catching, the childminder responds well and makes suitable provision to support this.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are curious, eager to participate in activities and show a real interest in learning new skills. They show good levels of enthusiasm as they engage in their play. Children demonstrate early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read to them. They are attentive, ask questions and confidently communicate their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147872 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1107469 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Harrow Weald, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder provides care from 7.15am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, throughout 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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