Childminder in Harrow

Childminder report 32 Grange Road, HARROW, Middlesex HA1 2PP

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Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder offers kind and thoughtful care for all children. Children settle readily into daily routines, feel safe and play happily. Their behaviour is excellent. n The childminder provides good experiences to help children learn and develop. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They are ready for the next stages in their learning and development, including starting school. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are strong. For example, the childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's learning and development and involves them in planning the next steps. n Parents are very positive about the valuable support they receive from this attentive childminder. They state their children learn well and enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder seeks opportunities to strengthen her professional development. For example, she regularly monitors and assesses the quality of her provision to help

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The provision is good

ensure that she meets children's care and learning effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder misses some opportunities to help children develop their early writing skills even further. n Children do not access books consistently to help them develop further in their reading skills.

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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

n provide more learning experiences to aid children further to develop their early writing skills n increase the range of opportunities to help children access books to further develop their reading skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures, risk assessments and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views, comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding practice and is clear about the reporting procedures. She has also established and implements a range of comprehensive policies and procedures that underpins the safe and efficient management of her provision. For example, she conducts daily checks on her home to keep children safe. The childminder checks the progress of each child and helps individuals to catch up. She is confident to approach outside professionals and other providers to ensure that children receive the appropriate support they need. The childminder listens to the views of parents, children and others to maintain a good service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains relevant information from parents on what their children know, can do and need to learn next. She uses such information, along with her ongoing observations, to motivate children to learn. The childminder introduces children to new activities and resources. Children confidently participate in the full range of activities and learn to handle resources with care. They use their creativity well, for example, to build their favourite models purposefully and share thoughts about what they have made. Young children love to explore resources and to find out how things work. The childminder holds discussions with children and acts on their suggestions to support their language development effectively. Children enjoy songs and learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. For example, she skilfully explains to the children the importance of respecting the rules and code of conduct in her home and beyond. Children learn to share resources fairly, take turns and develop high levels of confidence and self-worth. Older children show consideration to the young ones and include them in play. Children have an excellent understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, mealtimes are sociable events, where children try new food and confidently talk about their favourite taste and texture. Young children also learn to use cutlery independently, to further aid their learning. Children go on outings, where they meet people from different cultures and enjoy the outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and any gaps in their learning are closing. Young children learn to socialise with others. Children become confident to express their ideas and feelings to others. Older children learn to recognise and order numerals. They use good mathematical language to describe shapes of objects in the environment around them. Children are aware of the changes that happen to the weather around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147937 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10060804 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder works each weekday and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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