Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 29 April 2010

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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 been very reflective of her practice since her last inspection and has made many improvements. Her self-evaluation takes into account the views of children and parents. This means that the outcomes for children are enhanced greatly.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming, inclusive environment. They enjoy a broad selection of toys and resources, activities and outings. Children are confident to choose what they want to do.  The childminder has very good interaction and teaching skills. As a result, children engage very well in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's personal and social development well. She has a caring nature. Children behave very well. They understand the routines of the day and the childminder's expectations.  Children play happily alongside one another. They are willing to share and take turns. This enhances their confidence and self-awareness.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is organised. She implements her effective risk assessments, policies and procedures to promote children's health, safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully confident about extending the experiences for children to learn about their wider world.

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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

 extend the experiences for children to learn about the wider world and preserve their memories of these occasions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and during their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children. She read responses from parental questionnaires and took these into account.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and how she evaluates to inform her future improvement.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's learning journals.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and her partnerships with others who share the care of children attending.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She takes time to find out about children prior to them starting with her. She therefore has a good understanding of children's achievements on entry to her setting. The childminder makes regular and focussed observations about children's play. She collates these, annotated with photographs, into a scrap book that provides parents with an informative account of their child's progress. She shares this with parents and also with the children so they can reflect on their learning. Children benefit from a broad range of learning opportunities based on their interests. The childminder is very capable to extend this learning and is very confident in her teaching and interaction skills. She monitors any gaps in children's development. Children enjoy regular outings such as music groups, parks and the pet shops. The childminder does not plan activities to help children

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who attend. This is good

learn more about, and reflect on, their experiences of their wider world so consistently. Nevertheless, children have fun. They are motivated and engaged in their play and are making good progress. They show readiness for the next stage of their learning.

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good

Children benefit from stimulating and challenging learning experiences in the childminder's care. She is a caring role model, who promotes children's polite language, cooperation and independence well. Children are happy and play contentedly. They show they have warm bonds with the childminder and are emotionally secure. The childminder supports children's understanding of health and self-care very well. The children enjoy games, which she extends to talk about fruits and healthy eating. Children know the importance of hand washing routines. The childminder gives lots of praise while toilet-training children. Children benefit from regular opportunities for physical play and fresh air.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has updated this through her own research and further training. This has had a positive impact on the quality of care she provides. The childminder safeguards children well. She is confident to highlight her responsibilities for child protection. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has updated her awareness of what to do in a medical emergency by completing further training for a relevant first-aid qualification. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents and those who also care for the children. This means that she can complement the care children receive at home and at nursery. This good practice promotes continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337311 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 815189 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 29 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. There is a garden for outside 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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