Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 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 childminder, her co-childminder and assistant form positive relationships with the children. They praise children to boost their confidence and to support their social and emotional well-being to good effect. Children settle well into daily routines and play happily. n The childminder helps children learn through play. Children make good progress from their individual starting points and capabilities. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and development, including the move on to school. n Children enjoy the outdoor play, fresh air and exercise. For example, young children love to rock the role-play boat. Older children can climb the apparatus and slide safely. n The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's learning and development and involves them in planning the next steps. Parents know how to support their children's learning in the setting and at home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works well with her team. For example, she plans with them, shares best practice and monitors the practice of her assistant effectively. n Occasionally, the childminder does not organise some group activities well enough to help children remain fully interested in learning. n At times, the childminder does not fully support children's understanding related to the importance of healthy eating.

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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 review the organisation of daily routines to help children remain focused on learning n help children understand how important to adopt healthy eating attitude from an early age.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments, and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults working or living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements and knows how to make referrals if she has concerns about a child in her care. She supervises children well and checks the premises and equipment to help children remain safe. The childminder seeks regular training opportunities to further develop her practice. She tracks the progress of each child to identify any gaps and provides good support to help children learn well. The childminder works well with providers and outside professionals to ensure children receive the appropriate support they need. She considers the views and suggestions of parents, children and others to review her practice and to continually provide a good service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when their children attend the setting. She observes children during play and uses such information to plan for their next steps. The childminder holds discussions with the children, supports their thinking and shows them how to handle resources with care. Children keenly join in play and respond well to instructions. For example, children use a variety of tools to build their models purposefully. They love to play with role-play dinosaurs and recognise their names and colours. Young children explore toys to find out how things work. The childminder reads stories with children. Children are confident to talk about their favourite pictures and characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her team are caring and talk to children in calm and gentle manner. For example, the childminder reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children learn to share toys fairly, take turns and show consideration to others. Their behaviour is generally good. Children learn about the importance of personal hygiene to reduce the spread of infection. They develop a good understanding of their own identity and the cultural diversity around them. For example, they take an active part in different festivals and make regular visits to the local community. Through outings, for instance, children practise to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and any gaps in learning are closing. They listen attentively and learn to socialise with others. Children enjoy songs and learn new rhymes and vocabularies. They learn to count, sort and match objects. They are developing good skills to solve problems. Children understand that magnets attract certain materials. They are aware of the changes that happen to the natural world. For example, children know that the weather changes around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440842 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063427 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She works flexibly with a co-childminder and an assistant from premises in North Harrow, in the London Borough of Harrow. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday throughout most of the year.

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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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