Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 20 June 2016

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to settle well and be happy in her care. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, and feel safe and secure. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder has developed good systems to monitor children's progress, including those who attend on a part-time basis. She shares children's achievements or any gaps in their learning with parents. The childminder provides good support to help children to catch up. n Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are ready for the next stages of their learning and development, including starting school. n Parents say that they are well informed about their children's learning and development. Their feedback comments on how well their children learn and enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents highly recommend the childminder to others. n The childminder supports her assistant well, and monitors the quality of her work to

p.1

This provision is good

ensure that they provide good-quality care and learning for all children. n The childminder does not always make books available for children to encourage them to develop their early reading skills. n The childminder helps children to learn about their own cultures. However, children do not routinely have access to a range of opportunities to strengthen their knowledge about different people and their communities.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make books readily available for children to encourage the development of their early reading skills n broaden the range of opportunities to help children to learn about different cultures and people around them.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting and playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, procedures, 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 checking 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended additional safeguarding training since the previous inspection. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children, and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She shares her policies and procedures with her assistant and parents to help protect children. The childminder checks her home regularly, and takes steps to minimise risks. She gathers relevant information from parents to establish their children's starting points. The childminder considers parents' views when planning to meet the needs and interests of children and how to further improve her provision. This is evident in the way she gives children enough time to think before answering questions and to accomplish their activities. The childminder works well with providers when the time comes for children to move on.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well from the start, and regularly assesses their learning. She plays with the children, and guides and shows them how to handle resources safely. Children listen carefully, and happily join in play. For example, they can build their favourite models safely and show their work to the childminder, who praises them when they learn new skills. Children eagerly shake 'pulse seeds' on a tray, and observe how seeds can stick to glue. Children keenly play with musical instruments and are excited to make their own tunes and learn new rhymes. The childminder has established good links with outside professionals to seek advice to strengthen her knowledge and skills.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder talks to children in a calm manner. She gives clear and consistent guidance to help children to learn how to behave and manage their emotions. Young children learn to follow instructions and to help tidy up toys. Children enjoy eating fruit, and learn to help themselves. The childminder ensures children get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they play in the garden and observe how the weather changes around them. The childminder undertakes fire evacuations to help children know how to leave her home safely and calmly in an emergency. Through outings and walks to school, for example, older children practise crossing roads safely.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Different groups of children achieve well and any gaps in their learning are closing. Children love to explore resources and to find out how things work. For example, they enjoy making a 'seed shaker' with the childminder, shake and listen to the sounds the seeds make. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills effectively. Children learn to sort, match objects correctly and learn about simple shapes.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY449800 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063430 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, throughout the year, and occasionally works with an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5