Childminder EY454085

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/07/2013 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 strong knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that capture children's interests.  The childminder is warm and friendly towards the children and joins in sensitively with their play.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children and is well organised in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children enjoy using their imagination but do not have access to a wide and varied range of resources to fully enhance their play.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed children in the living room and during outside play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's development files, planning and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children during play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her two children, one of whom is school age, in a house in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The whole of the house is available for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll in the early years age range.

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

 provide a wider variety of items to support children's make-believe and imaginative play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that capture children's interests. The childminder uses information she gains during settling in visits and early observations to help her establish children's starting points. From these she plans appropriate activities to ensure suitable support and challenge. On-going assessment includes regular observations that are used to inform next steps of learning and activity planning. The childminder uses a tracking tool to track children's progress towards to the early learning goals. The childminder uses these tools and other supporting guidance for the progress check for two year old children.

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who attend

The childminder plans a broad educational programme that covers all the areas of learning well. Activities provide interesting and challenging experiences for the children that the childminder skilfully links to each area, meaning children gain the most out of each activity. For example, children enjoy a dough making activity together. They help with the mixing of the ingredients, supporting their sensorial exploration of texture. They learn about quantities as the childminder uses words such as 'more' and 'less', supporting children's mathematical thinking. As they play with their finished product, children enjoy using their physical skills as they mould, roll and cut their dough with a range of tools.

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who attend

Children develop very good language skills from a young age. The childminder acts as a good role model, describing what she is doing and using short sentences that the children can repeat. Children enjoy much imaginative play. They enjoy using the resources from the play kitchen and offer the childminder and visitors cups of tea and pots of food they have made. Children enjoy using the role play resources, however, they are limited in variety and do not include any familiar items to enhance children's play and learning. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to continue their learning outdoors. In the garden children have great fun painting, playing in the sand and exploring their environment. For example, children notice the noise from the builders working at a site adjacent to the childminder's garden. The childminder asks the children what they think the noise and lifts them up to they can see, supporting their understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder shares children's progress information with parents both during daily discussions and at formal parents' meetings. This helps parents gain an understanding of how their children are developing as well as the childminder's plans for the children's next steps. Parents are invited to share information about the children's progress and changing care routines at home. This helps the childminder to maintain consistency for the children in both their care and learning.

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

Children show they are very relaxed and at ease in the childminder's home. They freely choose activities, playing independently or with one another. Children settle quickly owing to the childminder's warm and friendly nature. The childminder is sensitive to the children's needs, providing sufficient attention to ensure children feel secure but allowing them the freedom to enjoy the accessible environment. Children develop wonderful friendships with one another. They share, take turns and show genuine concern for each other. They hold each others hands, help younger children up the step from the garden and invite each other to play. These behaviours are valuable for children's next stage in their learning.

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

The childminder promotes the good health of the children and supports their awareness of healthy lifestyles through the daily routine, discussions and interesting activities. One of the monthly themes named 'food' provides many opportunities for children to learn about healthy eating. They enjoy trips out to the shops to buy food items, make food pictures, help to prepare a shopping list and do food puzzles. The childminder complements these activities with conversations about healthy choices. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use their physical skills. They enjoy equipment in the garden such as tunnels, hoola hoops and ride on toys requiring the children to move their bodies in different ways. Children are taken to the local park and children's centre where they can access larger apparatus. Children demonstrate an awareness of good hygiene procedures from a young age. After getting their hands dirty with some flour one young child says

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

'look, my hands!'. When asked what she is going to do about them she replies 'I clean my hands'.

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

Children learn about safety and take risks through discussions, activities, outings and resources. The children learn about using tools safely as they handle plastic knives with care. During outings the childminder talks to the children about safe ways to cross the road, such as waiting for the green man at the pedestrian lights. Back at home they enjoy looking at interactive books on road safety, consolidating their learning.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children. She completes effective risk assessments in each area of her home, to identify and minimise potential hazards to children. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of a safeguarding concern and the reporting procedures she must follow. The childminder has all of the legally required documents, clear policies and procedures in place. This helps to ensure the safety and welfare of all children.

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provision

The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to improving the service she offers to children and parents. She makes good use of the self-evaluation form and is proactive in seeking the views of parents to make improvements to her practice. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. There is a good two-way flow of information established from when children first start. For example, parents share information about their child's likes, dislikes, routines at home and any issues. As a result, the childminder is able to effectively meet the individual needs of children in her care. She regularly shares information with parents to keep them informed. For example, she issues newsletters, provides information on her website and engages in daily discussions with parents.

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provision

Partnerships with others is in place. The childminder liaises with the schools the older children attend, demonstrating her ability to make links to benefit the early years children when the occasion arises. Furthermore, the childminder has been in contact with her local authority with regards to early education funding.

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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 action. 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 EY454085 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 899588 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 ‘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.

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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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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