Childminder in Brent

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 5 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's development. She identifies what children need to learn next and provides them with activities and experiences that are enjoyable and interesting. Children make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's emotional security well. Children are happy and settled, and they form close bonds with the childminder and her family. n The childminder provides children with stimulating learning experiences and good- quality interactions. Children make independent choices about where and what they want to play with. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. n Children benefit from daily outings. They have good opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. For example, she makes good use of local facilities to enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder makes ongoing improvements in her practice and provision, to the

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This provision is good

benefit of children. She seeks the views of parents to help her identify strengths and areas for improvements. n The childminder does not consistently provide younger children with the best possible opportunities to expand on their communication and language skills. n The childminder does not successfully obtain information from parents about their children's learning and achievements at home, to help extend children's experiences and complement their learning.

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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 build further on opportunities for younger children to develop and extend their communication and language skills n seek ongoing information from parents about their children's interests and learning at home, to extend and complement children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and played with children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views and opinions.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the potential signs that may indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder assesses risks to children's safety, indoors and on trips, to help keep children safe as they play. The childminder strengthens her knowledge and understanding through attending further training opportunities and working closely with other professionals. She also works closely with other childminders to share ideas and best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are interested in the activities that the childminder sets up and she actively joins in with their play. For example, children enjoy getting involved in playing with spaghetti. They pull and tug at the long coloured strands and feel the texture of the spaghetti with their fingers and toes. Children enjoy and develop a sensory awareness. Children engage in imaginative play based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role-play resources and pretend to make tea. Children happily look at books with the childminder, babbling and laughing at the images in the book. Children learn to move, handle objects and develop their listening skills. For example, children love the challenge of fitting a particular shape through a particular hole. They develop early small-muscle and problem-solving skills. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she skilfully introduces colour and shape, and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encourages children to persevere by reassuring them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She provides a friendly and homely environment where children are valued and praised for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to develop good levels of self-esteem. Children behave well and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder supports children to manage risks when climbing in and out of the toy box. The childminder teaches young children about the importance of good hygiene and they help her with tasks, such as tidying their toys. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's care daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a range of useful skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children listen well to instructions and learn to concentrate. Children enjoy their play and actively explore and investigate the environment. They learn to make their needs known and to make choices about what they would like to do. Children use their imaginations well in role play and develop good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478924 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10061718 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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