Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 August 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 is skilled at following children's lead. She uses opportunities during children's self-chosen play to extend their learning. Children show good levels of engagement and enthusiasm in the experiences. They make consistently good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication skills really well. She plays with children and responds positively to their questions and comments. She plans times during the day when they read stories together. n Children are confident and happy. The childminder forms positive bonds with them and supports their emotional well-being effectively. n Children have a wide range of opportunities to explore the natural world around them. They enjoy playing outside and make good use of the large outside play space. n The childminder regularly checks on what children can do and knows them well. She observes their achievements and uses this information successfully to plan suitably

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This provision is good

challenging experiences. n The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to complement and support continuation of care even further. n The childminder's processes for evaluating her provision are not focused sharply on achieving the highest possible standards in all aspects of practice and teaching.

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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 encourage parents to share more information about children's learning at home to support greater continuation of care n strengthen evaluation processes to focus precisely on ways to raise the quality of practice and teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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 spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the setting that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to keep children safe and well. She is confident in describing the signs that may cause her to be worried about a child's welfare and the actions she would take in these circumstances. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development. She develops her skills effectively, such as through attending training, to help provide children with good-quality care and experiences. She works closely with other settings that children also attend. There are very effective processes in place to ensure consistency and continuity in children's care and learning with these settings. The childminder knows where to seek support if she is concerned about a child's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and skilfully adapts activities to suit their individual needs and stages of learning. Children are keen to use their problem-solving skills and competently turn puzzle pieces around to fit into the correct space. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. For example, she helps children to count with increasing confidence as they play snakes and ladders and match the dice to the number of boxes. The childminder helps children to develop early literacy skills. For instance, children enjoy recognising and sounding out the letters in their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment. She has accurate expectations of children and supports them effectively to try new things. This helps children develop their independence as they play. She teaches children to help her with tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they know that they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children practise and challenge their physical skills on outings to the local parks and woodlands. The childminder takes children out into the local community, and they learn about people who are different from themselves. She teaches children to respect other people and to socialise in groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good skills that prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning, such as school. For example, children learn about colours and shapes, and make intended marks in preparation for early writing. They listen well to instructions and learn to concentrate. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they learn to walk up and down steps safely, and learn about effective road safety. The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They are polite and use their manners well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295701 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063401 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She offers care on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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