Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a good range of resources and encourages children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children, which challenges their learning and helps them to make good progress.  The childminder takes children out daily in the community and makes effective use of the local children's centres and parks. This promotes children's social skills and develops their understanding of the local environment and community.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. This means children's individual needs are met very well.  The childminder teaches children to care and be kind to each other. This encourages all children to feel valued, as they are praised for their good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully embedded children's sleep time routines; therefore, they take longer to settle down for their naps due to other minor disruptions.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend working in partnership with other professionals, to further support children's individual needs.

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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

 improve current arrangements for children's sleep routines to better reflect their individual care needs  strengthen further opportunities to work in partnership with other professionals to support children's individual needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all play areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for babies to learn about music and dance. For example, babies take part in playing with musical instruments and the childminder regularly sings to them to promote their communication skills. Babies are beginning to effectively develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills. For example, the childminder encourages them to stack plastic cups on top of each other. She further supports children's language development well, as she constantly interacts with children during activities. She uses a daily communication diary to keep parents informed about their children's progress. Additionally, she encourages parents to support their children's learning and development at home by sharing relevant information, including children's assessments and photographs. Parents comment that they feel their children are well cared for by the childminder.

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good

Children settle well when they arrive. They have access to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor play equipment to promote their physical exercise. Children bring in their own packed lunches from home and the childminder utilises mealtime routines well to promote the benefits of healthy eating. Children are becoming independent as they feed themselves at mealtimes. These skills effectively help to prepare children for their move to school. Children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged as the childminder uses situations that arise to draw their attention to potential hazards and possible consequences. For instance, the childminder explains to children to sit sensibly at the table in case they fall. Children regularly participate in fire drills so that they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. These experiences positively contribute to children developing a sense of danger and how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

Overall, the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. She carries out regular risk assessments to keep children safe at all times in her home and on outings. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and real-life experiences, and she knows how to promote good progress in their overall development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, which gives her an overview of their learning and helps her to identify and address any gaps. The childminder evaluates her practice on an ongoing basis, which helps her to maintain continuous improvement. She attends monthly meetings at her local council, where she regularly updates her knowledge of childcare practices, which has had a positive impact on improving the outcomes for children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436164 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 887493 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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