Childminder in Brent

Childminder report 3 Brentfield Close, LONDON NW10 0QJ

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 April 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of the service she provides. She works well with other professionals to drive forward improvements. n The childminder constantly identifies opportunities to build on her skills and knowledge. She uses this effectively, for example, to enhance how she supports children's speech and language development. She improves children's outcomes. n Parents provide information about what their children know and can do, when they join the setting. The childminder uses this information to quickly assess children's starting points and identify children who may need additional support. All children make good progress from their different starting points. n The childminder effectively supports children's physical well-being. She provides interesting opportunities for them to learn to manage their own risk and challenge their developing physical skills. n Children enjoy regular opportunities to learn about their local community and people

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The provision is good

whose experiences may be different to their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Partnerships with parents are good overall, but the childminder does not build on these as well as possible to help parents extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder's planning does not focus as precisely as possible on the individual learning and development of each child.

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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 devise additional ways to support parents to extend their children's learning at home n focus planning more precisely on children's individual learning and development goals to help them make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at 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. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she met the recommendations set at the last inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and uses these effectively to help her keep children safe. For example, she carefully teaches them how to cross roads safely when they are out on their regular local walks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children carefully. Children enjoy using the range of resources and activities which the childminder provides that supports their interests and developing skills. For example, they eagerly use their emerging creativity to make drawings and think about the shapes they make and colours they use. Children delight in looking at books, including those which they use to find information as well as stories. The childminder seeks out interesting opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, they visit local zoos, explore local green spaces and collect natural resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children excitedly carry out simple acts of self-care. For instance, they delight in washing their hands and proudly show how they can put their shoes on. Children enjoy completing manageable tasks. They spontaneously care for their resources and environment as they tidy up the toys they have finished playing with. The childminder supports children's independence. Children learn about their similarities and differences, for instance, as they celebrate festivals and visit different places of worship. Children are secure in their relationship with the childminder. They laugh and are playful with her as they enjoy doing activities together. The childminder nurtures children's emotional well- being and they behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-motivated learners. They are happy and settled. Children use their increasing confidence and social skills to share their interests and learning with others. They extend their own activities as they independently access resources. For example children find spoons to use as they pretend to eat the 'birthday cake' they have made out of construction bricks. They gasp with delight as they use their developing mathematical skills to draw lines and circles. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429761 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10060959 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Wembley area of the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder is registered to provide free early years 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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