Childminder in Brent

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 21 January 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not evaluate her practice precisely enough to identify ways to help improve the quality of her teaching this is with particular regard to promoting children's communication and language development. n The childminder does not make the best use of the observations and assessments she makes to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n Self-evaluation is not used well enough to bring about the necessary improvements in practice to ensure that children are supported to reach their full potential in all areas.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy and settled. They share strong bonds with the childminder, who knows their needs well and supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder works closely with families to ensure children settle well. She collects information about children's preferences and care routines that she uses effectively to ensure children are well cared for and experience consistency in their care. n The childminder values children's ideas and follows their interests throughout the day. Children enjoy the activities on offer in the safe and welcoming environment. n Children learn about the local community and the wider world on their outings to groups and local parks. They develop a good understanding of diversity as they mix with other children from various backgrounds. n The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation. As a result, she has good knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date use information obtained through observation and assessment of children's development to precisely monitor their progress and to clearly identify their next steps in learning 28/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

raise the quality of teaching, with particular regard to promoting children's language and communication skills. 28/06/2019

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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 use self-evaluation to identify targets for improvement so that effective support is provided for children to promote their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector viewed the premises and resources and observed the children at play. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder shares a range of policies and documents with parents, such as her complaints procedure. This helps to ensure that parents understand how the childminder operates her setting and enables parents to raise concerns, if required. However, the childminder has not done enough to focus her professional development on raising the overall quality of her teaching. She does not evaluate her practice effectively to identify weaknesses. That said, diversity is clearly promoted, and children learn from an early age about respect for others. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of her responsibilities in regard to child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare or safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is qualified but does not use her knowledge and skills well enough. Although she makes some observations and assessments of children's learning, she does not do this on a regular basis. This means she does not have an accurate picture of what children already know and can do. As a result, the childminder does not plan activities that focus closely enough on what children need to learn next. The quality of her teaching and interactions with children are not strong enough to fully promote their learning. For example, on occasion, little time is given for children to respond to questions she asks to extend their learning during planned activities. Consequently, children do not have time to attempt new words for themselves. However, there are times when suitable teaching strategies are used. For example, children playing with dough talk about different shapes and sizes. The childminder uses resources such as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

posters to encourage them to match the colours and count. This helps to develop their mathematical skills. Additionally, younger children thoroughly enjoy exploring the texture of the dough, which helps to improve their fine-motor skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional well-being well. She gathers information from parents prior to children starting in her care, to understand their care needs. For example, she knows the individual routines of babies and, as a result, they settle quickly. The childminder regularly praises children's efforts to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are encouraged to be independent. They make choices about what they play with and, at times, the childminder adapts her teaching to follow their ideas and interests. Older children support the younger children to share toys and play harmoniously together. Children benefit from fresh air and physical exercise when they visit the local park and places of interest. They have access to fresh water and the food offered is nutritious, to fully support children's healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all children make good progress in their development due to the childminder's variable teaching. Nevertheless, children gain independence and self-care skills in readiness for their transition to school. They are confident to follow instructions and listen well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437514 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10074992 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Brent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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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.

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