Childminder in Brent

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 11 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 Children develop close emotional attachments to the childminder, who is extremely caring and sensitive to their needs. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care as they settle quickly and engage enthusiastically in activities of their choice. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision. She appreciates how updating her skills will help improve the quality of her teaching and promote good outcomes for children. n Children are happy in the setting and behave well. The childminder uses positive strategies that help children understand age-appropriate expectations. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement and encourages them to share. n The childminder completes ongoing observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses the information about children's abilities and interests to support planning for their future learning. Children are motivated to learn and excitedly join in

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This provision is good

with activities. n The childminder joins in with children's play experiences, listens to children and enthusiastically talks to them as they play. She engages children successfully and they make good progress. n The childminder has not established good partnerships with other settings children attend, to share relevant information and ensure a fully consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder sometimes misses out the recording of relevant information, such as filling in the visitors' log book to keep an account of the people attending the setting.

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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 establish information-sharing practices with parents and other settings children attend to further promote consistency of care and learning n strengthen record-keeping practices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector assessed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualifications and training. n The inspector assessed documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the responsibilities of her role. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed appropriate training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, to help her care for children safely. She has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and knows the reporting procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern. Support from the local authority adviser helps her reflect on how she is meeting individual children's needs and identify any areas for improvement. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders to keep up to date with current developments. She is committed to her professional development. She understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any changes or significant events.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children she cares for well. She observes their activities, assesses their development and identifies next steps in their learning. She tracks children's progress to identify any gaps. She is skilled in tailoring activities and planning for children's specific next steps in development. Children engage in small- world activities and role play as they explore the play kitchen, 'cook dinner' and 'feed the baby'. The childminder organises a good range of play-based experiences to extend children's learning, based on each child's current stage of development. She helps all children develop an understanding of different people and cultures. For example, she has a varied range of resources and books that reflect different cultures. Children demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. For example, they can play and explore independently to support their critical thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy lots of exercise, fresh air and opportunities to improve their physical skills. They visit the park regularly and interact with the other children there. These opportunities help children to develop good social skills and learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences. The childminder supports children's good health and emotional well-being effectively. Children build warm and trusting relationships with her. They enjoy her company and feel safe in her home. Children settle well and demonstrate that they are happy. The childminder builds children's confidence and self-esteem effectively. For example, she offers plenty of praise and encouragement as children go about their day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well settled and show that they are in a safe environment. They welcome visitors and interact positively with them. Children follow instructions well and are enthusiastic learners who are beginning to concentrate for longer periods. All children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. The childminder has a clear focus on preparing children for their next stage in learning. Children getting ready to go to school are encouraged to become independent through routines and choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277166 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10061737 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates flexible hours during weekdays all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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