Childminder EY537481

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and how to drive improvements forward. For example, she has developed her range of resources to enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication and language skills. Children are able to clearly express their thoughts and ideas. They make good progress. n Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities to explore the local area and learn about people whose lives and experiences may be different to their own. n The childminder creates interesting and varied activities which support all areas of children's learning. She improves children's outcomes. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. They are secure in their relationships with her and turn to her for help and support, if needed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully explore more innovative ways to support parents in becoming as involved as possible in their children's learning. n Information collected about what children know and can do when they first join the setting is not used as effectively as possible to establish accurate starting points.

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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 develop additional ways to support parents in extending their children's learning at home even further n use information gathered when children first join the setting more effectively to establish starting points for children's learning and sharply focus planning from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the rooms and resources used by the children. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. The inspector discussed the children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms which may cause her concern about the welfare of a child in her care and knows the referral procedures to follow. The childminder has made herself aware about how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to help her keep children safe. She carefully teaches children, for example, how to cross roads safely when on their regular local outings. The childminder regularly accesses training and works effectively with other professionals to enhance her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations on children's learning and uses this information to carefully plan what they need to lean next. She constantly uses her knowledge of how children learn to create stimulating activities which keep children interested and motivated in learning. Children learn about the natural world as they collect leaves and use them to make prints and pictures. They plant seeds and care for them as they grow. The childminder supports children's developing physical skills. They climb, jump and run in local green spaces. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about local history during visits to nearby museums. Children enjoy sharing books and exploring them together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and behave well. They learn to care for their resources and environment as they eagerly participate in 'tidy time' between activities. They learn about leading a healthy lifestyle as they eat fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy carrying out simple acts of self-care as they wash their hands before eating and put on their coats and shoes before going out. They are sociable and form good bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports children's social well-being. For example, children delight in visiting local groups and learn to play in a large-group of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-motivated learners. They eagerly direct their own learning and enjoy choosing their own resources. They use their developing language skills to express their ideas, likes and dislikes. For example, they laugh as they talk about how they 'like kiwi'. Children are able to keep themselves safe and well, for instance, understanding they need to take their jumpers off when they feel too hot. They delight in using their developing imaginations. Children build 'robots', using their mathematical skills to describe their shape and size. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537481 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10077193 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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