Mrs Pauline Housen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 17 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure.  The childminder follows children's interests and supports their individual needs. She provides activities and resources which promote their development in all areas of learning.  Children develop good communication and language skills. They build strong relationships with each other and the childminder, which enhances their personal and social skills.  The childminder encourages children's self-care skills, which prepares them for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other professionals. This ensures consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder shares her robust policies and procedures with parents, which promotes children's safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's learning during role-play and craft activities.  The childminder does not always make the most of snack times to encourage children to prepare and try new foods and flavours.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen opportunities to extend children's learning during all activities throughout the day, to move them on to the next stage of development  develop opportunities further for children to practise their self-care skills at mealtimes by including them in preparing snacks so that they are encouraged to try new foods, flavours and textures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled the policies, procedures and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's processes for safeguarding children and reflecting on her practice.  The inspector checked the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities, so that children make good progress in their learning. Children choose from a wide range of resources which promote all areas of learning and development. The childminder taught children how to use scissors safely to cut out shapes and make glittery star pictures, supporting their physical and creative skills. Children practised counting and the childminder introduced simple sums to promote their mathematical development. Children made up stories, used their imagination and dressed up as kings. They played at being doctors and nurses and pretended to take their temperature, which encourages their communication and language skills. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to further extend children's understanding of the wider world, and develop their understanding of different shapes, during craft activities.

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good

The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills at every opportunity. She reminds children to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder encourages children to find their own coats and shoes, and teaches them how to put them on themselves. She encourages children to become confident in readiness for school. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. . Children have regular opportunities for physical outdoor play in the garden, while walking to school and on trips to local parks. The childminder teaches children about healthy foods and encourages them to try new flavours and textures. However, children are not always involved in preparing snacks to tempt them to try new foods which help them to stay healthy.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents, children and other professionals. She attends regular training to give her ideas to develop her service and enhance children's progress. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder keeps appropriate records of attendance, administering medication and accidents. She completes risk assessments, which promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder shares information with parents about the care and learning she provides. She completes progress checks when children reach the age of two years, so that additional support can be accessed if required.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248415 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 814512 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband, two adult sons, and one school-aged child in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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