Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/02/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses effective systems to monitor, assess and plan for children's progress.  The childminder has a good awareness of supporting children's emotional development by introducing activities to support new experiences in young children's lives.  The childminder's home is very welcoming and reflects an enabling environment where most toys are easily accessible to encourage children to make independent choices about their play.  The childminder works very well with parents and provides them with daily verbal feedback and written diaries to keep them well informed about their child's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not yet developed the use of family photographs to help the children establish relationships and feel a sense of belonging.  There are fewer opportunities for children to use puppets or props during music and story times to encourage listening and speaking.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations while the childminder and the minded children were playing in the lounge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about the systems she has in place for observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices.  The inspector read the parents' comments from the parental questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document with her.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two young children in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder mainly uses the rear lounge on the ground floor for childminding purposes and the front room for sleeping children. She also uses one bedroom for sleeping children and the bathroom on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 use puppets or props to encourage children to listen and respond when singing familiar songs or reading from a story book

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen children's sense of belonging, for example, by making family books to which parents can contribute, in order to support children's discussions about their special people.

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who attend

The childminder has developed a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She completes clear observations to monitor the children's development and complements these by adding photographs of their achievements. The childminder covers all aspects of learning in her planning and pays particular attention to the prime areas of learning, such as physical development, for younger children.

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who attend

The childminder provides an interesting range of activities and play experiences that engage children's interest and enjoyment. This enables children to make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of developing secure attachments with the children and supporting them emotionally with new experiences that may be happening in their lives. This helps them feel safe and content in her care. Children thoroughly enjoy role play situations where they use their imaginations as they learn about caring for their baby dolls. They act out pretending to feed them, change their nappies and gently apply cream to their faces.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the importance of using good communication in everything she does with the children. She constantly models language and describes actions as children play. She uses clear speech to encourage young children to copy her words and develop their emerging vocabulary. She also incorporates the use of sign language into everyday conversation, which supports the very young children with their early communication skills. Children show immense excitement when the childminder suggests playing music and they indicate their favourite songs to her. They have great fun singing and dancing, also learning about numbers and position at the same time through the childminder's interactions. The children enjoy looking at a wide selection of books together. However, the childminder does not fully extend these activities by making use of props or puppets to encourage children's listening skills further.

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who attend

The childminder liaises closely with parents, keeping them informed about their children's progress through the use of daily diaries and verbal feedback. Parental comments obtained in the form of a questionnaire indicate they are happy with the service the childminder provides.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder places great emphasis on the settling-in period to support the children's separation from their parents/carers. As a result, children have built up strong trusting relationships with the childminder and confidently approach her during the day for cuddles. Children talk about their mummies and daddies going to work and the childminder gives gentle reassurance that they will be back later. However, the childminder has not yet considered asking parents for their photographs to create family books of children's special people. These books will help children settle in and encourage and support their sense of belonging.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a well-resourced environment where children can access a range of quality play resources and equipment. Most toys are stored in boxes at floor level, providing easy access to encourage children to make independent choices.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's good health well. Good standards of hygiene in the home help children to keep healthy and they are learning how to manage their personal hygiene effectively. For example, the childminder supports young children as they learn about the importance of hand washing before they have a snack. Parents provide their children's meals. The childminder stores and heats these appropriately to make certain they remain fresh and consumable. Children can access a drink in their individual beaker as needed, as part of a healthy lifestyle. Young children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, enjoying outdoor play in the garden or when dancing to music. Children also take part in daily school runs and enjoy visits to local parks or toddler groups, where they can experience different physical challenges.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder gives a high priority to the safety of children and she provides a secure and safe environment for children to explore. All relevant safety equipment is in place and hazards are inaccessible to the children because the childminder implements effective risk assessments. The childminder practises emergency procedures with the children to help them learn about keeping safe in an emergency. She makes sure she safely harnesses young children into the pushchair when outdoors, allowing them to walk freely when they reach a safe place. The childminder also promotes children's understanding of risks through activities such as 'tidy up time' to prevent too many toys being left out. Children's behaviour is age appropriate and the childminder uses effective strategies to deal with any minor issues. This helps children learn about good behaviour expectations.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Arrangements in place to safeguard children are secure and the childminder is aware of the child protection procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare.

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provision

The childminder is newly registered. She is very keen to develop her professional skills and has begun to develop her self-evaluation processes. This enables her to monitor her provision and identify and address any areas for development, in order to further improve the care and learning outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the characteristics of effective learning to support young children to show curiosity and explore their world around them. She has a good awareness of the need to plan activities, which are flexible and reflect children's individual learning needs and interests The childminder makes good use of the guidance document Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage to help her identify children's progress. Her successful use of this system enables her to monitor and assess how well, and whether children are making good progress in their learning towards the early learning goals. It also helps her identify and support children's next steps for learning. The childminder is aware of completing progress checks for children who are aged between two and three years, when they reach this age group.

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provision

The childminder is aware of the importance of clear communication, sharing information and working in partnership with others when needed to support consistency of care and learning for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450343 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 882525 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘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.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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