Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2018 15 February 2018

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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 taken effective steps to address the actions for improvement from the last inspection. She has accessed training to update her and her assistant's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. They understand the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child, including those who may be at risk from extreme views and behaviours.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder and her assistant. They offer children continual praise and encouragement and successfully support their self- esteem.  The childminder makes good use of information from observations to plan effectively for the individual children. All children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She values their views and involves them well in their children's learning to ensure that children receive consistent care.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and knows what she does well and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to share their ideas and thoughts before she offers her own suggestions.  The systems to share information about children's development with other childcare providers they attend are not fully effective.

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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

 create more opportunities for children to share their ideas and thoughts to develop their thinking skills further  enhance partnerships with other providers to ensure that children's learning and development are fully supported.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching as the childminder engaged in activities with the children inside and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability checks carried out on persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows what to do should she have any welfare concerns about the children in her care. The childminder ensures her assistant understands her responsibility to promote children's welfare and she regularly monitors this aspect of her role. The childminder supervises her assistant and ensures she benefits from further training, such as attending English classes to help improve her skills to support children's learning. The childminder attends training, conducts her own research and keeps her knowledge up to date. This has a positive impact on the quality of care they provide. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well. They take positive steps to minimise hazards to children, to help keep them safe. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and closes any gaps in their learning quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She follows children's interests well to extend their learning successfully. For example, while children play in the water with a selection of resources, the childminder skilfully promotes their understanding of positional language. She adapts her teaching successfully, according to the age and ability of the children. For example, younger children enjoy stacking the cups and the childminder encourages them to name a range of colours and to count. For the older children, she extends their learning by making simple calculations. The childminder encourages children to take part in group singing and reading sessions. She helps them to listen, follow instructions and join in with the words and phrases they know. This helps to promote their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are positive role models for the children. The playroom is very well organised and resourced and children are able to choose what they want to play with independently. Children behave well. They show a strong sense of belonging in the childminder and her assistant's care. The childminder encourages healthy eating and provides nutritious snacks. She promotes good hygiene and cleanliness routines, such as frequent handwashing. She provides children with access to fresh air daily and encourages exercise. Children enjoy playing outside in the garden. They practise their physical skills using bicycles and scooters.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent, confident individuals who are motivated and eager to learn. They learn to respect themselves and each other. Children share and take turns well, such as when they play and share resources. Children have good opportunities to make marks using a variety of materials, such as paint and drawing boards. Children gain the skills to support the next stage in learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489772 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1126275 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm all year, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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