Whiter, Amanda Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/07/2014 18/03/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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

 Children benefit from the well-organised and happy environment the childminder creates for them.  The childminder and her assistants develop warm nurturing relationships with the children enabling them to feel self-confident and able.  The childminder skilfully monitors development in partnership with parents and indicates that children are making good progress across all areas of learning.  Good use is made of all the space on the ground floor and in the garden to provide children with an interesting and stimulating environment.  Positive partnerships with other settings enable information to be shared effectively enhancing continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children experience fewer opportunities to develop their coordination and balance when using the garden.  Factual books are not easily accessible or displayed attractively to encourage and enhance children's interests and learning.

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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, childminder and assistants at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector read the childminders self- evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and three children in a house in Eastcote, Hillingdon and uses the whole of the premises and the rear garden for childminding. The childminder attends a childminder group and the local Children's Centre. She visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification and works with two assistants. There are currently 15 children on roll; 10 are in the early years age range. The childminder cares for children all year round from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays. Occasional weekend or overnight care is also available. The family have a dog and cat.

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

 improve the opportunities for children to see and use age appropriate factual books to enhance their interests and learning

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

 improve opportunities for children to develop their balance and coordination when playing in the garden.

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who attend

The childminder monitors the development of each child carefully and plans opportunities to enhance their individual development. She demonstrates a good awareness of development and of how to identify and encourage next developmental steps. The records she maintains help to ensure every aspect of development is encouraged and monitored effectively. The childminder values parent's knowledge of their child. This helps her to work in partnership with them successfully to encourage progress.

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who attend

Each day children experience a varied and interesting variety of opportunities, which encourage their development. The childminder and her assistants plan activities and experiences taking into account children's current interests and topical events. This adds to the broad variety of activities children do each day. The childminder supports language well. She listens attentively, makes eye contact with children at their level and asks open questions, which encourage children to think. She encourages language skills as she extends children's words into sentences. She uses expression in her voice increasing children's interest in what she is saying. Children have easy access to books. However, these are generally fiction books. The childminder does not display factual books to support the children's interest and curiosity. The childminder or her assistants read to the children everyday as a group and individually. This helps children to develop their

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who attend

imagination and become familiar with the fact that writing has meaning. Regular visits to the library provide an opportunity for children to choose a book to share with their parents.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of practical opportunities for children to become familiar with mathematical words and ideas. For example, they look at the patterns on the creations they make in the sand, talk about the shapes as they build with junk boxes and count as they help to prepare the table for lunch. Children enjoy role play, acting out real life and imaginary experiences as they play serving at a cafe. The childminder naturally joins in with the play introducing new ideas that extend the play. Children learn about the natural world as they grow items in the garden, look for minibeasts in the soil and talk about the weather. They are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly by watching the gradual transformation. Children enjoy opportunities to experiment with paint, mixing colours together. They make music and enjoy opportunities to take the lead as they bang out a rhythm on the drum.

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who attend

The childminder and her assistants are enthusiastic. They plan carefully and show patience and skill at adapting activities to encourage the young children to develop in all that they do. All children are making good progress including those with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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

Children benefit from the well-organised and happy environment the childminder and her assistants create for them. Behaviour is good because the childminder has clear and consistent expectations. She has house rules, which she displays for older children to see. The childminder talks to children about these rules. For example, they are encouraged to share, be kind to each other and to take turns. The childminder and her assistants praise children meaningfully when they see them being kind or sharing. This helps children to develop positive, caring attitudes towards others. Children are also encouraged to help tidy away their toys, increasing their abilities to appreciate and look after the resources. The childminder provides children with a safe and pleasant environment for their care and play. She makes good use of all the space on the ground floor and in the garden. Babies sleep in the travel cot upstairs and children rest downstairs. The childminder recognises

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

that children feel secure if they know what is happening and so they have a simple routine to the day. This helps children feel confident and acts as a measure of time for them. The routine includes time for free-play, planned activities, mealtimes and rest times. This routine aids the children's sense of well-being.

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

The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training and has ensured that her assistants have safeguarding knowledge. She has a clear knowledge of the action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. A policy is in place covering all aspects of safeguarding and it includes details of the local agency to contact if she has concerns. She makes all parents aware of the safeguarding policy and procedures when they enrol in the service.

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

The childminder talks to children about healthy eating and provides children with a varied nutritious diet. This includes fruit and vegetable snacks, sandwich lunches and cooked dinners including meat and vegetables. The childminder talks to the children about the food they eat and why it is important to have lots of water to drink. Children demonstrate increasing independence in their toileting and hand washing relevant to their age and stage of development. The childminder is helpful and knowledgeable and if required supports parents to toilet train their children. Children have good opportunities to develop their finer physical skills as they participate in a broad variety of activities, which encourage hand-eye coordination. They sometimes visit local parks and go for walks increasing their abilities to develop larger movements. However, they do not always have daily opportunities to develop these larger movements, which help to encourage

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

The childminder understands the importance of helping children understand and be prepared for changes in their lives. This includes when they start preschool or school. She talks to the children and their parents about what will happen and encourages them to visit the new setting. She helps children to develop the independence they need in taking care of their own toileting needs and being able to put on their own clothes and shoes.

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provision

The childminder is proactive at developing her skills and knowledge in order to continuously improve and offer a high quality service to children and their families. She is conscious of ensuring her assistants demonstrate a good understanding of the role they play in encouraging development. The assistants are encouraged to undertake appropriate training opportunities and one has obtained a level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. The childminders interaction with young children demonstrates a strong awareness of how to encourage development across all areas of learning. She monitors development skilfully and this helps to identify any aspects that require further investigation. Regular meetings with parents provide a good opportunity to discuss progress and any concerns. The childminder also has short face-to -face conversations on arrival and collection. The childminder is willing to send emails or talk on the phone regularly if parents wish. This all

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provision

contributes to developing the positive partnerships that she has with parents. Parent's comments include, 'I firmly believe my child's speech and development is where it is due to being part of your service.' Others commented on how much children enjoyed attending, and how reliable and flexible the childminder is.

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provision

The childminder meets all the requirements of her registration. She has made improvements since her last inspection, which includes updating her first-aid qualification and the skills of the assistants. All the required records are maintained providing clear evidence of children attending and any accidents that occur. The childminder has self- evaluated her provision taking into account the views of parents, older children and observations of the younger children. This has resulted in a continued plan to develop knowledge and skills in order to further enhance the service offered. The childminder makes good use of local and national initiatives to gain more equipment for her setting. Parents and neighbours have all assisted by collecting supermarket coupons. This has helped the childminder to purchase additional outdoor play equipment. This indicates her commitment to providing the best resources and opportunities for the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder develops positive partnerships with other providers and external agencies. This enables her to share and obtain information to assist her in encouraging development and obtaining appropriate support for children when needed.

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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 EY418353 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 963410 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 15

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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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