Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date 20 March 2019 Previous inspection date 31 March 2016

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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 qualified and experienced childminder provides a warm, homely environment for children to play and learn. Children are well settled and happy. They develop good relationships with the childminder. n The childminder completes regular, comprehensive and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses these to plan for children's next steps in learning effectively. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She spends time settling children slowly into her setting to ensure they feel safe and secure. n The childminder gathers useful information from parents about children's development when they first join her setting. This enables her to plan appropriate activities to meet their individual needs. Children make good progress. n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and

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This provision is good

language skills. For example, she talks continually to the children about what they are doing, asks them questions and introduces simple words, such as colour names. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her practice and develop an expert knowledge of 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 seek wider training opportunities to raise skills and knowledge to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder as she interacted with children during their play activities indoors. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including her policies and procedures and children's records. n The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her aims for activities, and how she plans for what children need to learn next and reviews the progress children make.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She carries out daily checks and thorough risk assessments of her premises to help to promote children's safety. The childminder supervises children well. She reflects on her practice and encourages parents and children to share their views about her provision through verbal feedback and questionnaires. Parents comment very positively about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder recognises the interests of children in her care and plans stimulating and challenging experiences. She tailors her interactions in children's play and helps them to practise their developing skills. For example, children stay focused and show good concentration skills as they complete a puzzle. The childminder sings familiar songs. Babies smile and gurgle at her and demonstrate their interest and engagement. Older children are provided with a broad range of interesting opportunities. Resources are clearly labelled and easily accessible. This enables children to make choices in their play and extend their curiosity. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For instance, she counts with children and helps them learn about shapes and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to children's age and stage of development. Regular use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's confidence and self-esteem. They respond well to the praise they receive for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder supports children's good health well. For example, she frequently reminds children to drink water and provides daily exercise. She teaches children good personal hygiene routines effectively. Children learn to do things for themselves. The childminder provides children with a wide range of outings in the community. They go to local parks, playgroups and the library. These experiences help children to learn about their local community, develop social skills and understand the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent, happy and confident under the childminder's care. They have formed good relationships with their peers and the childminder. They have positive attitudes and a love of learning. Children are prepared well for their future learning and development and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147683 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063405 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 9 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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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