Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 12 October 2009

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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 has formed good relationships with the children, which help them to feel happy and secure in her care.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents, who are fully involved in plans for their children's learning.  There is a well-resourced learning environment, which the childminder uses well to promote children's independent learning.  The childminder uses effective planning and assessment tools, which enable her to provide opportunities for children according to their interests and stages of development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always present planned activities in a stimulating way to help keep children fully engaged in their learning.

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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

 review planned, focused activities so that these are equally stimulating to encourage children to be fully engaged in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled documents, such as policies and information held about the children.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in order to safeguard children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good observation and assessment techniques, which enable her to plan activities based on children's individual interests and developmental needs. Children are progressing well and are generally challenged through purposeful, planned activities. The childminder provides an extensive range of stimulating resources that are age and stage appropriate, and cover the seven areas of learning. As a result, children benefit from many learning opportunities during their free play. The childminder supports their play and extends their learning through good questioning and offering ideas. She makes good use of her garden by providing activities outside which particularly support children that enjoy being outdoors. The childminder gains knowledge of key words in other languages in order to support children attending who are learning English as an additional language.

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good

The childminder has formed effective relationships with the children and, as a result, they are happy and secure in her care. Children are kept safe as the childminder completes thorough risk assessments in order to limit any hazards. There is a clear emergency evacuation procedure and the childminder practises this with the children regularly. The childminder has clear expectations of good behaviour and displays her house rules in pictures so that all children are able to understand them. Parents provide healthy meals for the children and the childminder offers snacks, such as fruit, throughout the day. Children gain independence as they make choices and manage their personal hygiene needs.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She is aware of the appropriate reporting procedures, should she have any concerns. The childminder has attained a level 3 qualification in childcare and attended regular training in order to develop her knowledge. There are strong partnerships with parents that complement children's learning. They are involved in their child's learning through sharing experiences at home and setting targets with the childminder for future planning. The childminder gathers their views using a suggestion box and questionnaires. The childminder works with other professionals who provide support and guidance, which helps her to make continuous improvements. She has established links with other nursery settings children attend and, as a result, is able to work towards common learning goals. The childminder reflects on practice through self-evaluation, which helps her to identify

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY310261 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1006637 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

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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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