Childminder in Brent

Inspection date 31 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) particularly well. Children make good progress. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment that motivates children to learn. Children show good levels of curiosity as they busily move around to explore and investigate activities. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of children, helping to support their emotional well-being effectively. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder follows their home routine closely. This helps children to feel welcome and comfortable. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her family. n The childminder communicates and interacts well with children during their play, helping them to develop good language skills. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides detailed feedback to parents about their children's day and development. She offers suggestions for

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This provision is good

activities to help children to learn at home to support continuity of care. n The childminder does not use her assessment systems sharply enough to monitor children's progress across all areas of learning. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence and self-help skills and provide opportunities for children to do things themselves.

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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 develop the assessment system further so that children's progress is more precisely and consistently monitored across all areas of learning n make the most of opportunities to support children's independence and enable them to do things for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed different activities and assessed the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She supervises children well. The childminder ensures that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows the appropriate action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and for outings to keep children safe and secure. She involves parents in sharing their views and suggestions about her services and attends training to develop her teaching skills. The childminder liaises with other childminders and works closely with professionals to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a range of interesting opportunities. Resources are clearly labelled and easily accessible. This enables children to make choices in their play and extends their curiosity. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For instance, children enjoy looking at and listening to their favourite stories. Children demonstrate a good understanding of mathematics. The childminder encourages them to count as they play. For example, children enjoy and repeat counting in sequence to five as they place the blocks into a box. They laugh and clap each time they achieve their goal. The childminder knows what children can do and plans activities according to their needs. She engages children in discussions during play and challenges their thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, as children build towers they are encouraged to match the same coloured blocks that fit together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about sharing and taking turns. She gives attention to children when they talk and teaches them to listen. For example, children excitedly listen and join in with songs. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives them clear, consistent rules and boundaries which are appropriate to the children's age and stage of development. Regular use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's confidence and self-esteem. Children have opportunities to be physically active. They regularly go to playgroups and parks, which helps to support their physical well-being effectively. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides the children with nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, acquire the skills they need for their next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school. Children demonstrate good manners and are polite and helpful. They learn to work together on tasks and enjoy listening to stories. Children are creative and learn to use their imaginations successfully, such as pretending to cook meals in the role-play areas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537114 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10089526 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education 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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Registers

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