Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/11/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision requires improvement

 The childminder uses effective systems to assess and plan for children's progress.  The childminder has a nurturing and loving environment for very young babies to ensure they develop secure emotional attachments.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She uses clear speech to help babies begin to babble, copy words and build their vocabulary.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder does not successfully risk assess all aspects of her service to ensure the appropriateness of car seats for the different ages and stages of children's development.  There is less emphasis placed on ensuring parents contribute to the initial starting points of their children's development.

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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 completed observations with the childminder and the minded children present in the lounge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection 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, including the self evaluation documents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with one adult lodger, her husband and two children in Uxbridge in the London borough of Hillingdon. The childminder uses all rooms except the master bedroom for childminding, and there is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is caring for four children, one of whom is in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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must:

 improve the risk assessment for outings to ensure it confirms that appropriate car seats are used in relation to each child's age and stage of development.

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

 strengthen the settling in process to ensure parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's assessment on entry.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and this enables her to provide a stimulating environment, which particularly covers the prime areas of learning for the younger age group. She completes useful observations on the children's development, which supports her in identifying their next steps for learning. However, she does not gain detailed information on children's starting points, which means she relies more on her getting to know the children's interests rather than gathering this information from parents before they start.

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who attend

The childminder meets young babies' needs well as she provides lots of reassurance, and as a result, they develop their confidence to explore their surroundings. The childminder provides appropriate aged resources for young babies to develop their early curiosity. As they lie on the mat, they reach out for toys above them and watch them move around. The childminder is aware of the importance of communication in everything she does with the children, and constantly models and describes actions as children play. She uses clear speech to encourage young babies to copy and begin to babble. The childminder shows a good awareness of developing children's love of books and ensures that the very first baby books are accessible and spends time sharing these books with the babies.

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who attend

Young children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder is very aware of encouraging babies to explore the space near to them, ensuring they have time to kick and stretch freely on their tummies and backs. Children also enjoy daily trips outdoors for fresh air when they do school runs or on visits to local parks.

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who attend

The childminder liaises closely with parents, keeping them verbally informed about their children's progress. The childminder is bilingual, speaking Spanish and English and this provides immense support to parents whose first language is also Spanish. The childminder plans to extend her communication systems by introducing a daily diary and involving parents in looking at the developmental records on a regular basis. The childminder seeks parent's views, and comments indicate they are happy with the care provided.

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

Young babies are settled and content with the childminder due to her providing a loving and caring environment to meet their individual care needs. She offers lots of reassurance and cuddles throughout the day, which supports children's emotional security and attachment. Children's behaviour is age appropriate and the childminder has effective strategies in place to deal with any issues as children become older and develop.

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

Children's individual dietary needs are well known. The childminder has an understanding of nutrition and the requirements of a varied, healthy and balanced diet. As the children are currently very young, parents provide their children's formula milk. The childminder is aware of supporting parents with the weaning process and she to provide healthy snacks and drinks to the older children after school. Good standards of hygiene in the home help to keep children well, in particular the childminder has effective hygiene routines when changing nappies and this prevents cross infection.

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

The childminder's home is safe and secure and she has appropriate safety equipment in place, such as safety gates. The childminder practices fire evacuation regularly and this ensures that children develop an understanding of how to get out of the house in an emergency. However, the childminder does not successfully assess the risks in association with travel in the car, in particular the positioning of appropriate car seats for the age and stages of each child. As a result, this compromises the overall safety and wellbeing of children.

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provision

Overall, the childminder demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of the reporting procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child and completes risk assessments on her home to ensure it is safe. However, her risk assessments are not fully effective for using her car to support children's safety on outings.

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provision

The childminder is committed to her professional development. She uses the self- evaluation processes well to enable her to monitor her provision, and address areas for development. She is keen to attend further training courses to develop and extend her knowledge. She holds a relevant first aid certificate, which helps her to deal appropriately with any minor accidents. All required documentation and parental consent forms in relation to the childcare arrangements are in place to support children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is building up her knowledge of how children learn to support them in their development effectively. She has a good awareness of planning experiences through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated play. She is aware of completing the developmental check for two-year-olds when required. The childminder has effective systems in place to identify children's development and this enables her to assess their progress and identify the next steps for their individual learning.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and involves them in their children's care and learning through verbal discussion every day. However, there is less emphasis on gaining parents knowledge of their children's development at the very initial settling in time to support the early planning process.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY459223 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 919715 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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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