Groom, Vanessa Jane

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 2015

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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 Partnerships with parents and other settings the children attend are good. The childminder works effectively to ensure that all adults involved in children's health and education have a consistent approach. This supports children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of the ways in which children learn. She provides imaginative activities. All children are interested and engaged in their learning. n The childminder supports children's behaviour well, for example she consistently praises them when they use good manners. All children have strong social skills. They share toys with each other and demonstrate an understanding of the needs of others. n The childminder supports children's good health and growing independence well. For example, children enjoy healthy, home-cooked food, behave well at the table and learn to use cutlery. n The childminder prepares children effectively for when they move to other settings,

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This provision is good

including nursery or school. For example, she provides opportunities for children to become familiar with the new buildings before they begin and talks to them about what to expect. n The childminder does not always provide enough experiences to further support children's understanding of the world around them, particularly in relation to different people and their communities. n The childminder does not take every opportunity to seek feedback from children and their families about what her childminding provision does well and where it might improve.

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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 explore further possibilities for supporting children to learn about the world around them, particularly in relation to different people and their communities n build on the existing good strategies to secure improvement by seeking feedback from children and their families regarding what the provision does well and where it could do even better.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with parents and took account of their views

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs to be concerned about in relation to child protection and welfare. She fully understands how to respond to any concerns and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure she is aware of any changes in legislation or developments relevant to her childminding practice. For example, she makes good use of her membership of professional associations and online forums to make continuous improvements to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's play and achievements and shares these with parents. She uses these well to identify where she needs to tailor her teaching to help children make the best possible progress. She provides good support for children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses effective questioning to encourage children to express their ideas. Parents express their appreciation of the advice given to them by the childminder to help them to support learning at home. For instance, she has shared ideas for games that help children develop their understanding of mathematics. They comment that the childminder is very effective in ensuring that they are kept in touch with any messages from schoolteachers. As a result, children benefit from continuity in their care and education.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know children, so they feel safe and emotionally secure. They benefit from visits to her home prior to starting in her care. Parents describe how their children settled into her care with ease. She works closely with parents to find out about children's interests and prior learning. Children demonstrate that they are gaining confidence as they begin to communicate with unfamiliar adults in the childminder's presence. The childminder provides a homely and well-resourced environment. Children have access to a dedicated playroom where they can make independent choices in their play. They enjoy physical exercise in the childminder's garden. Children learn to follow good hygiene routines, for example they routinely wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills and positive attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. They show patience and persist when trying to solve problems and demonstrate curiosity in exploring different methods to release toy insects frozen in ice. Older children show confidence in sharing activities from school at the childminder's house.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409862 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063403 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Pinner, in the London borough of Harrow. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and planned holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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