Childminder in Brent

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children have a positive attitude to learning and are keen to get involved. However, the childminder frequently steps in too quickly during children's activities to move them on or to provide them with solutions. This does not allow children sufficient time to persevere at tasks and work things out for themselves. Despite this, children enjoy their time with the childminder. Children are safe and comfortable in her company and are building warm relationships.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are keen to join the activities suggested by the childminder, such as play dough and sticking. However, the childminder does not consistently provide good quality interactions and children lose interest because the activities are too adult- led. Children have access to a suitable variety of play opportunities. They enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and have fun as they play in the communal garden. Children show a willingness to join in and try new things. For example, they show delight as they mix coloured rice with water.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children behave well. However, at times, children's behaviour is not consistently guided to help them develop an understanding of the expectations. Children receive sensitive support and praise for their achievements. This helps to boost children's self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching to support the children's learning and development is variable. Overall, the childminder knows the children well. She finds out about their experiences and interests, and plans opportunities to broaden learning based on these. However, the childminder initiates an activity and very quickly moves children on to the next. This limits children's ability to explore the environment and resources independently, and to become fully involved in play of their own choice. n Furthermore, during some planned activities, the childminder does not always manage to extend children's curiosity and engagement. For example, during sensory and craft activities, the childminder frequently interrupts and directs what the children can do and does not recognise the rich and spontaneous opportunities that arise during children's play, to challenge their thinking and learning even further. n The childminder supports some aspects of children's learning well. For example,

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need to do better?

children enjoy listening to stories and hearing familiar rhymes. At these times, the childminder models language well. She talks about what they are doing and tells the children what is going to happen next, such as that it is time for snack. She repeats simple words for younger children to copy and practise their developing language skills.

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7 September 2022 n Although teaching is variable, children who speak English as an additional language are supported well by the childminder. For instance, the childminder finds out key words from parents and uses these to communicate with the children and to interpret their wishes. n Children are helpful and receive positive levels of praise. However, when activities are changed frequently and quickly tidied away, children are not always occupied, and they become a little frustrated. There are occasions when the childminder does not always follow through with clear behaviour expectations. For example, at snack time, consistent messages are not always applied to encourage children to sit on their chair to eat. n The childminder supports children to follow suitable hygiene routines. She ensures children frequently wash hands throughout the day. Young children are keen to count to 10 when they are washing their hands. Children enjoy healthy

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need to do better?

snacks that the childminder provides for them. The childminder encourages children to learn to serve and feed themselves, supporting their independence. n The childminder has worked hard to address the actions raised at her last inspection and has made positive changes to the children's safety. She sought advice from the local authority and is keen to attend training to help strengthen her knowledge, skills and understanding. n The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning with parents. This helps to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning while supporting the next stages in their development. However, not all the required documentation and children's records are in place for the efficient management of the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She has suitable knowledge of the signs that a child may be at risk and knows how to share any concerns with relevant professionals to help to protect children from harm. The childminder has a suitable understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of children being exposed to extreme views. She ensures her home is safe for children, and identifies and minimises any risk to children's safety.

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Due date

7 September 2022 improve the implementation of the curriculum so that interactions challenge and ignite children's curiosity, extend their thinking and help them persevere at tasks 29/09/2022

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Due date

improve the organisation and opportunities for children to lead their own play by providing consistent support so they can be fully independent when choosing their own resources 29/09/2022

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Due date

ensure sufficient information is held about each child and this is readily accessible and available. 29/09/2022

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should:

n build on the behaviour management strategies that are already in place and communicate more clearly with messages about acceptable behaviour, to contribute to a positive learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2630598 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10242565 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Oxley Park. She operates all year round, from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises, to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. The inspector observed practice, including observing activities indoors and outdoors. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

7 September 2022 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

7 September 2022 regulates and inspects to 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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