Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/08/2014 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

 Children settle well and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are happy in their play.  Children enjoy their toys and resources, which promotes their learning across all seven areas.  The childminder plans effectively for the children as individuals and shares this planning with parents. Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder works effectively with her assistant to support the needs of the children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Resources to promote the younger children's mark making are not always readily available for children to enjoy and experience early writing 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 observed children in their play and in their interactions with the childminder and her assistant.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for and assesses children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates her provision of care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussions with the children, the childminder and her assistant.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband, who also works as her assistant, and their two children. The family live in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor is used for childminding purposes. In addition, there are suitable sleeping, toilet and washing facilities on the first floor. Children use the garden for outdoor play. The childminder is happy to take or collect children attending local schools. The family has pet fish. The childminder holds a level three early years qualification. In addition, to English the childminder speaks Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. She is currently working with two assistants.

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

 extend the opportunities for younger children to easily access mark making materials to develop their early writing skills.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant and engage happily in their play. For example, they play contently alongside one another in their role-play and prepare meals for one another and the childminder. Children explain to her that they are 'cooking lunch' and that the meal 'may be hot' as they serve it. Following on from their topic of holidays, they look at books and identify that the plane flies from the airport. As a result, they learn about the world around them. Children play musical instruments together and the childminder promotes older children's awareness of different instruments by explaining how to blow into the recorder and hold their fingers over the holes to make different sounds. Together they sing songs, and join in with actions to accompany the music they play. This develops their early language skills. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities to introduce counting and numbers to the children, for example

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who attend

counting the apple slices at snack times.

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses children's interests and choices to promote their learning and is effective in her interactions and teaching skills. The childminder is making accurate assessments of children's accomplishments, which she confidently uses for individual planning for each child. She is therefore able to plan for any minor gaps in children's development and support their ongoing learning. The childminder uses her experience of working with children to think creatively about how children engage in their play. She speaks various languages, as does her assistant, who is also her husband. They are therefore able to communicate with children using the children's home languages, which supports their inclusion, how they settle, and helps them to develop their own language and their acquisition of English. As a result, children

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who attend

are making good progress in all areas of their development. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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

Children have only been attending a short time but have settled well and demonstrate a warm bond with the childminder. She has a warm and caring approach, which means that children develop a secure emotional attachment to her. Children behave very well and clearly understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations. Older children show a growing awareness of their own self-care and hygiene skills and are developing their independence, while younger children are happy and content to snuggle up for a cuddle with the childminder or her assistant. This supports children's self-esteem and confidence.

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

The childminder provides healthy and balanced meals for the children and understands the importance of keeping herself up-to-date in relation any allergies or dietary needs children may have. During snack time, the childminder takes the time to reinforce children's understanding about how foods grow, and explains to them the importance of sun and water. She introduces new terminology such as 'soil' and 'pips' through their discussions and this further develops their vocabulary. The children enjoy cooking activities, which further promote their awareness of health and safety. For example, children learn about how to use knives and how to cut vegetables as they prepare toppings for their pizzas. They further learn about the importance of hygiene and the necessity to wash their hands prior to preparing or eating food.

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

Children enjoy regular outings and playing outdoors. This further extends the ways in which they learn and also helps them benefit from physical exercise and fresh air. During their outdoor play, the children look at a spider, recognising that it is climbing up its web. The outdoor environment offers children opportunities to learn and develop, complementing their resources inside. However, although older children enjoy painting at easels in the garden, the younger ones cannot freely access resources to support their mark making, for example chunky chalks or crayons. However, they do experience these resources indoors.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her home is welcoming and inclusive and offers a safe and friendly environment for children to play and learn in. The childminder has a childcare qualification and a range of experience of working with children, which support her in her role. The childminder holds a current first aid training qualification and is therefore able to deal with any minor accidents. She is appropriately aware of her responsibilities in relation to child protection issues. Therefore, the childminder understands the procedures to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder risk assesses her home and outings well. She is mindful to review this assessment and act on any minor hazards identified. Therefore children can play safely both in the home and when away from it.

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provision

The childminder adheres to her policies and procedures, which she shares with parents. They therefore understand the procedures that promote their children's health, well-being and safety. The childminder understands the requirements for documenting any accidents that occur or medication administered, and for recording children's attendance. The childminder demonstrates her awareness of the requirements for working with an assistant and embeds this in to her practice.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the children well and therefore can plan for their routines and interests. Children are happy, content and settled in her care. The childminder uses her observations to monitor children's progress. Her assessments help the childminder to plan for children's next steps, which she evaluates and shares with parents promptly. Consequently, all children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Partnerships with other professionals are establishing, as the childminder has been proactive in establishing communication links with staff at the nursery children also attend and is working with the staff to complement children's learning in her setting. Partnerships with parents are very positive. The childminder feeds back to them through verbal feedback, and encourages parents to look through their child's learning journal.

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provision

The childminder has evaluated her practice well. She therefore is confident to explain the strengths of her setting including her previous experience of working with children. She has considered her ongoing improvement, which includes attending focus groups and training to extend further her skills and the outcomes 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 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY469266 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 951013 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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