Childminder EY225999

Inspection date 4 April 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 demonstrates pride, dedication and commitment to providing high- quality care for children and families. She works well with parents. The childminder establishes a two-way flow of information to help support children's development. n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses the information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children regularly meet next step learning goals, and make good progress. n Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder celebrates children's achievements in creative ways, and children behave very well. n Children share positive and warm relationships with the childminder, who is always attentive to their needs. They are happy, content and relaxed in her care. n The childminder does not routinely make full use of the outdoor area to enhance

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This provision is good

learning opportunities for children. n The childminder's evaluations do not systematically have a sharp focus and, therefore, do not easily support her to identify precise areas for future development.

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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 extend opportunities for children to explore the outdoor environment to broaden their learning as much as possible n focus evaluations to consistently identify precise areas for development and ensure that practice continually improves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them at risk. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She attends all mandatory training. The childminder creates a safe space for children. She checks her home every morning prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any risks. She is aware of what presents a potential hazard to children, and demonstrates a vigilant attitude to children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good and experienced teacher. She instinctively knows how she can help children to learn. The childminder plays alongside children and follows their interests, seizing opportunities to extend and challenge their learning. For instance, as children play with dolls, she reinforces colour and size, and encourages imaginative play. The childminder places a high priority on children's communication and language skills. She talks to children, offering commentary, and repeating and extending what they say. Literacy is supported well. Children enjoy listening to stories; they join in with repeated refrains and anticipate key events. They enjoy singing rhymes. Children join in with the actions to many well-known rhymes, and teach their dolls the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. She has accurate expectations of children and supports them effectively to try out new things. This helps children develop their confidence and independence as they play. For example, young children choose from the resources provided, and initiate their own play by banging toys together to make noise. Children take part in activities to learn about different festivals, which helps to support their understanding of each other's differences and similarities. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages young children to be healthy by supporting them to eat well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are polite, respectful, confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate, and their positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning. Older children count confidently, and demonstrate age-appropriate mathematical learning. They hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. Children acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225999 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063414 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2002, and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder offers funded places 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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