Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/05/2014 04/03/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 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 premises are clean and the areas used by the children are safe, well maintained and provide an attractive environment for their care.  The childminder develops positive relationships with the children, providing them with warm nurturing care.  Communication and language development is encouraged well as the childminder talks and listens to children attentively. She sits at their level and uses facial and vocal expression to encourage their interest and response.  Parents are happy with the progress their children make in the childminder's care and the variety of activities she introduces children to.  The childminder is clearly aware of her role in safeguarding to ensure she protects the children she cares for.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder did not inform Ofsted of change of address and the arrangements she made to undertake her childminding activity at other premises.  The childminder has not completed the progress check for children aged between two and three years in her care.  The childminder does not provide the youngest children with sufficient opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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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 toured the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminders self- evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her partner and teenage child in Ruislip, Middlesex. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. The childminder visits children's activities in the local community. The family have a pet dog.

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must:

 undertake the two year old progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents and or carers with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas

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must:

 ensure systems are in place to inform Ofsted of any change in the address of the premises; to the premises which may affect the space available to children and the quality of childcare available to them

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

 improve opportunities for the youngest children to experience a variety of activities relevant to their age and development particularly in relation to physical development.

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who attend

The childminder provides a variety of experiences to encourage children's development. Many are in the local community. She provides outings to encourage children to become aware of the world around them. The childminder is competent at encouraging young children's communication and language skills. She listens attentively, makes eye contact with them, and uses facial expression in addition to expression in her voice, as she interacts with them. She extends their words into short sentences, modelling language for them. This aids children's ability to understand and develop effective communication skills. Young children show an interest in action songs and copy the childminder's actions and words as they sing and point to parts of their body. The childminder reads to the children and they enjoy sitting close and cuddling up to listen. They participate in the story by talking about what they can see in the book and turning the pages.

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who attend

Children develop their finer physical skills as they chase bubbles in the garden and also try to wave and blow the wand to make their own bubbles. Visits to local soft play areas and the swimming baths provide opportunities to develop larger movements. However, the youngest children do not experience sufficient opportunities to help them develop the physical skills they need to begin to move independently. For example, by lying on the floor, rolling, stretching and kicking.

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who attend

Children develop their social skills as they go on outings where they meet a variety of adults and children. Young children enjoy lining up cars and following the pattern on the roadway mat. The childminder introduces mathematical language into their play by referring to position and encouraging children to match colours and notice differences between them. The childminder encourages independence by asking children to help to tidy away their toys and select other items they want.

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who attend

The childminder understands children's individual needs well. Informal observations of the children at play go some way to helping her encourage children's full potential. She communicates with parents on a daily basis about activities and achievements and informally observes the children as they play. This enables her to plan for their individual needs. If the childminder has concerns about development she will speak to parents in order to seek further advice using their knowledge about their own children. Children are making appropriate progress and developing the key skills they will need to succeed in the next stage of their learning. However, currently the childminder is not meeting the requirement to undertake the progress check for children who are aged two years old and to share this with parents.

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

The childminder responds warmly to the children. She shows interest and concern for them and they are learning to be helpful to each other. The childminder is patient, calm and kind. As a result, the children are learning to behave in a similar way. The childminder understands children need to have boundaries and become aware of the impact of their behaviour on others. She encourages them to be kind and helpful and praises them for their actions. Children are developing an awareness of safe behaviour as the childminder plans experiences relevant to their ages and abilities. For example, they visit soft play areas where toddlers can safely develop their climbing skills and confidence in their physical abilities.

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

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues, and how she would manage any concerns that may arise. Children's good health is promoted effectively. Children currently enjoy food prepared by their families. The childminder understands the importance of a healthy diet. She talks to the young children about the food they eat and also encourages them to have regular drinks of water. Sensible hygiene routines and toilet training are encouraged. She talks to children gaining their interest and attention, as she skilfully changes nappies on her lap. The childminder's home is organised effectively to provide children with an attractive homely environment. The property is clean and well maintained. Age appropriate toys and books are stored attractively and at child height to enable children to self select and make independent choices in their play. The childminder has risk assessed her home and taken

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

steps to manage hazards. She also considers the risks involved in the many outings she undertakes and takes appropriate measures to manage them. The childminder understands that changes in children's lives can be unsettling. She encourages parents to discuss any changes with her so that she can understand and support children through changes. For example, if a young child is starting nursery she talks to them about what will happen, helping to prepare them for the changes ahead.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the welfare and safeguarding and learning and development requirements. However, this inspection was brought forward because the childminder failed to notify Ofsted of her change of address for eight months while she continued to care for children. This is a breach of requirement that compromises children's wellbeing. The childminder kept parents informed at this time and made arrangements to collect children and take them to activities in their local community. She used a local toddler drop in centre as her base. During this time children were always in her care and she made provision for their rest and mealtimes. She made inquiries to check her insurance was still valid. The childminder is now settled in her new home which is well maintained and provides children with a safe and comfortable environment for their care. There is no evidence that this breach of requirements had a

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provision

significant impact on the safety or well-being or learning and development of the children.

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provision

The childminder has an appropriate awareness of all aspects of safeguarding and the action she would take if concerned about a child in her care. She understands the procedures she must follow to work with a co childminder. The childminder risk assesses her home and any outings she undertakes with children in the community thoroughly ensuring she can manage any risks confidently. She maintains all the required records required by her registration. The childminder plans well for children's development through purposeful activities and she interacts well at their level of understanding. She monitors her practice and children's progress generally well, seeking further advice from parents about their children's progress. However, she has not completed the progress check for children who are two years old and as a result is not sharing this important assessment with their parents or health visitors where necessary.

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provision

The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and feedback from them is very positive. They comment on the skills their children develop in her care, the many outings to fun places they experience and the strong relationship she builds with the children. Overall, the childminder understands the importance of developing links with other services involved with children to promote continuity in their care. She makes good use of activities in the community that are provided for young children and childminders. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to improving her service, for example with plans to complete a food hygiene training in order to provide meals for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure systems are in place to inform Ofsted of changes to the premises where childcare takes place (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure systems are in place to inform Ofsted of changes to the premises where childcare takes place (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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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 EY318848 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 965619 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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

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

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