Deacon, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2015 20 June 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is able to protect the well-being of the children as she has attended safeguarding training. She has good knowledge of signs that would cause concern and of the appropriate reporting procedures. The childminder limits hazards to children by completing and implementing detailed risk assessments in order to help keep children safe.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements of The Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a range of age- appropriate resources and activities, which help to promote children's learning in all areas. She has good techniques for observing children, tracking their development and planning their next steps of learning.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents through sharing information daily and by using link books, which involve parents in their children's future learning plans.  The childminder reflects on her practice by using tools, such as the self-evaluation

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The provision meets requirements

form, which allow her to identify strengths and address any weaknesses. She works with other professionals and makes use of their views to help make continuous improvements.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents, such as policies and risk assessments.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will deliver educational programmes.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138480 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 813936 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in a residential area of Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. There were no early years children on roll at the time of inspection.

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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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