Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 1 November 2011

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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 developed her understanding of observing and assessing children's development and uses this information well to plan for children's next steps of learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of books in young children's learning and makes story times part of her everyday routines.  The childminder has recently completed refresher safeguarding training and has a good awareness of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have opportunities to development early writing skills during creative play. However, the childminder does not incorporate writing materials into the role play resources or other activities to enable children to practise writing for a purpose.  Although the childminder interacts well and talks to the children as they play, at times she does not extend her questioning to encourage children's thinking fully.

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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 children's literacy experiences by including opportunities for writing during role play and other activities  extend children's communication and language skills when talking with them by asking more questions to make them think.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice and the systems she uses for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector sampled the documentation the childminder uses to support her practices.  The inspector read feedback letters from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a well-resourced home environment, where children can choose from a range of play resources and equipment. The childminder is aware of the importance of having a balance of adult-led activities and allowing children some time to choose their own play. This supports children's social skills as they play with the pretend kitchen and have a picnic with their dolls. The childminder monitors the free play and once she notices children losing interest, she suggests some planned activities to support their individual learning. Children's creativity is developing as they choose and stick a range of materials to make cards. During this time they are encouraged to attempt to write their names on their work.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming home. Children are confident, very settled in the childminder's care and have developed good friendships with each other. Children's self- help skills are promoted well. The childminder gives children time to practise these skills, encouraging them to be independent, such as recognising when they are ready for their snack. This prepares children for their next stage of learning. The childminder promotes children's physical health appropriately. Younger children accompany her on the daily school runs and enjoy fresh air and exercise as they walk to and from school. In addition, there is plenty of opportunity to visit the park, where the children are very active, enjoying the physical challenges in the playground.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to her professional development and has taken effective steps to make continuing improvements to her practice. She recognises the importance of keeping up to date and has completed online training courses. Consequently, the childminder has improved her understanding of observation. She keeps effective assessment records, including the progress check for two-year-olds. She uses her records well to track children's progress and plans for their individual learning needs. The childminder has a clear understanding of making sure her home is safe, and includes practising the fire drill with children. This helps them learn about how to get out of the house safely. The childminder works closely with parents by sharing her records and keeping them well informed about their child through daily conversations, daily diaries or text messages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139019 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 843046 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. 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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