Bialkowska, Anna

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 16 June 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their learning. The childminder encourages them to make their own decisions and this has contributed to the development of their confidence and independence. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and how well she supports children to develop a strong enthusiasm for learning. An excellent range of information is shared with parents, which fully supports them in being involved in their child's learning at home. n The childminder and her assistants are outstanding communicators. They encourage children's language development by asking questions and engaging in meaningful conversations with them. This has contributed to children's strong progress in language and communication. n The childminder has created an excellent environment for children to learn and explore, making good use of her large garden. Children show great delight at spending

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This provision is outstanding

time outside. They demonstrate strong physical development and are able to do many things for themselves. n Children are extremely happy, secure and settled in their environment, demonstrating high levels of confidence in the childminder. n Teaching is exceptional. The childminder uses her expert knowledge of how children learn to provide a rich and varied environment. She knows the children extremely well and is able to meet their individual learning needs.

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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 continue to use professional development to strengthen the already excellent teaching and leadership strategies that are in place.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor activities, as well as at snack time and lunchtime. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistant childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation regarding the suitability of assistants and the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an expert understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm and keep them safe. She and her assistants attend relevant safeguarding training. They understand how to take prompt and effective action in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder uses highly effective self-evaluation strategies to develop her practice. She has high expectations of herself and the children. The childminder regularly adapts the environment and the experiences available to meet the needs of the children. For example, she has recently introduced yoga and meditation sessions to help support the children's social and emotional needs. Planning, observation and assessment are rigorous. This enables the childminder to check children's progress and identify and remedy any gaps in their learning. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. The

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

childminder methodically shares information with parents to give them an insight into their child's achievements and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of children's individual learning needs and interests. She provides an extensive range of activities and resources that excite and motivate children to learn. She uses her in-depth knowledge to extend children's learning in interesting ways. For example, when it began to rain, she provided children with bowls and beans so that they could make the sound of the rain. She encouraged them to make the different sounds that they could hear, which they did with great enjoyment. The childminder teaches children extremely well. She takes every opportunity to promote their learning. For example, relating to the topic of 'colours', children used paint to decorate trees during outdoor play, and during snack time they were encouraged to describe the different colours of the fruit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health and physical development are promoted exceptionally well. Children have excellent opportunities to play and explore in the garden and enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children are happy, calm and secure, and their behaviour is excellent. The childminder and her assistants have a kind and respectful approach to everything they do, allowing children to be themselves in a safe and enchanting environment. Children are given countless opportunities to make their own decisions and do things for themselves. For instance, during circle time, children decide what books to read and songs to sing. The childminder effortlessly adapts activities and follows the children's interests. This has contributed to children demonstrating high levels of self- esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points. They learn about letters and the sounds they represent, practise writing their name, count and solve simple problems. Children of all ages are strong communicators and are confident to express themselves in their own individual style.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412359 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10074515 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Kensal Rise in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder regularly works with three assistants. She only works with two assistants at one given time. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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