Childminder in Harrow

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 February 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 provides a warm and nurturing environment, enabling children to feel safe and secure in her home. They show good levels of self-confidence and self- esteem. n Children are confident communicators and are excited to share their experiences. The childminder supports them well, modelling language clearly. Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for school and for the future. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to play in larger groups. Children's social skills are enhanced and they form good bonds with each other. n The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that capture children's interest and imaginations. Children remain engrossed in their learning for extended periods. They make good progress from their different starting points. n The childminder has very good relationships with parents. They work as partners to

p.1

This provision is good

support children's personal care very well. n The childminder has not fully considered how to encourage parents to share their own reflections of children's ongoing development and achievements at home. n The childminder does not have robust systems for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive. At this stage, she does not make use of their views to improve her self-evaluation.

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 consider ways to encourage parents to contribute further to their children's ongoing assessments and provide even greater consistency for children's daily experiences n gather the views of parents and children about the service they receive in order to help identify areas for improvement.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Children play in a safe and secure environment. They learn about their own safety through discussions with the childminder. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently explains how to keep children safe from harm. She has a good understanding of how she would raise any concerns she might have about children's welfare with the relevant agencies. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues and how these may have an impact on a child's safety. The childminder makes regular risk assessments. For example, she keeps her setting and resources clean and constantly monitors areas used by children for potential hazards.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from interesting opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they enjoy making beehives and talk about how bees take pollen from different flowers to their beehives and make honey. Children direct their own activities and independently access resources. The childminder consistently supports the mathematical development of all children. For example, she counts and uses mathematical language in many of the activities she provides for children, enabling them to count beyond 40. They look at favourite books together and the childminder actively involves them as she reads to them and encourages the children to join in during action rhymes time. The childminder makes regular and accurate reflections of children's skills and plans a variety of activities that build on children's interests. The environment is safe and well organised and there is a range of age-appropriate resources to support play and learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show through their good behaviour that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are confident individuals and become independent in their personal care routines. For example, they remind the childminder that they need to wash their hands before they can eat their snack. The childminder teaches children about road safety on their travels to schools and playgroups. She helps children to make age- appropriate choices and encourages them to be independent and try things for themselves. For example, the childminder encourages the children to dress independently and put their belongings away neatly. Parents work with the childminder to ensure that packed lunches include healthy foods, and children have access to drinking water throughout the day. The childminder offers children lots of reassurance and praise. Children enjoy playing together and they learn to share and take turns.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and keen to engage in activities of their choosing for sustained periods. They are self-confident, motivated learners. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder, who they use as a secure base to explore play opportunities. They delight in demonstrating what they have learned and gain great satisfaction from their activities. Children become absorbed in their own activity and are persistent in practising new skills until they master them. Children are gaining the key skills and positive attitude to learning in readiness for the move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 147687 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063406 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the London Borough of Harrow. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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