Childminder 147798

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2018 27 July 2015

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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 offers a calm and welcoming learning environment where children feel safe and secure. Children settle well into their daily routines and develop a good sense of belonging and self-worth.  The childminder attends well to the needs of each child. She works effectively with other providers to help prepare children well for the next stage in their learning and development.  Children have access to good opportunities to help them learn about other people and their communities. For example, they celebrate different festivals and learn about other people's lifestyles.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and involves them in planning their children's next steps.  Parents are very pleased with the reliable service and the good care and support their children receive from this attentive childminder.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly to help ensure that children achieve

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This provision is good

well and that she meets their care effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently raise children's awareness of choosing healthier food to support their healthy eating habits.

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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 opportunities to help children understand about the importance of healthy eating and the impact on their health and well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children and her process for reflecting on her practice.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practices and understand the correct procedures to follow should a welfare concern arise. In addition, she regularly checks her home to help children remain safe. The childminder seeks regular training opportunities to strengthen her knowledge and skills. For example, she meets other childminders and outside professionals to share good practice. The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and others to review the quality of her provision, helping her to maintain a good service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations of children in their play and information she receives from children's parents and their teachers, to plan engaging activities to motivate children to learn. She interacts well with children and introduces them to new activities. Children keenly try new experiences, listen attentively and respond well to instructions. They use their imagination well. For example, they create colourful face masks and birthday cards and show their work to the childminder who praises them for their good efforts. The childminder reads books with children. Children enjoy songs and stories and share thoughts about their favourite characters and events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares her behaviour policies and procedures with parents and children so that they know what is expected. She talks to children in a gentle manner and supports their social and emotional skills to good effect. Children learn to share resources fairly, take turns and behave well. The childminder talks to children about safety. For example, children understand they need to apply sun cream to protect their skin from too much sun. Children enjoy the outdoor activities, fresh air and their visits to the local park. The childminder helps children know how to leave her house safely and calmly in an emergency. Through outings and walking from school, for example, children practise crossing roads safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147798 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 1127207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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