Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 23 March 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 uses a dedicated playroom. This is very welcoming and overall is set out to enable children to make independent choices about their play.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's communication and language skills. Therefore, children make steady progress in this area of learning.  The childminder takes time to get to know children and gives them lots of attention. As a result, children develop good attachments with the childminder and feel secure.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the importance of keeping up to date and seeking continuous training to help develop her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan the routines to enable children to become deeply engrossed in activities.  The childminder has an abundance of toys but does not make sure that relevant natural materials are always accessible.

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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

 develop ways to allow children to have time and freedom to become deeply involved in activities  ensure that natural resources are readily available, to enable children to fully develop their sensory experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the childminder and children in the playroom and the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice, including the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed and read the self-evaluation document.  The inspector spoke to one parent.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about each child's individual needs and is particularly skilled in helping to support children who are learning to speak English as an additional language. The childminder speaks other languages and she uses a balance of Punjabi and English, which encourages children to use English words well. Children enjoy exploring the wide range of toys provided. They spend time building with the bricks and use their imagination as they build up their towers to make houses. However, at times the childminder does not give children sufficient time to fully explore their chosen toy as she keeps introducing other activities. This means that children are unable to concentrate and have uninterrupted time to explore. In addition, although there are ample resources accessible, the childminder does not make the best use of all of these. For example, she does not ensure that the water tray is filled with water so that children can explore natural

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming home and gives children lots of attention. Parents are encouraged to spend time in the home which supports the settling-in process. The childminder gains all necessary information from parents as children start, to promote their welfare, learning and development. She keeps parents well informed about their children through daily conversations and frequent sharing of her records. Children's self- help skills are promoted effectively as the childminder gives children time to practice being independent. She encourages children to wash their hands before eating and to help themselves to the fruit snack. In addition, children can move freely from indoors to outdoors, enabling them to run around and release their energy. This supports children's well-being, health and future skills.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to her professional development and has taken appropriate steps to make improvements to her practice. The childminder has a clear understanding of making sure her home and environment is safe for children. She is also fully aware of safeguarding practices and the child protection procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her two assistants are aware of her policies and procedures, and their responsibilities. In addition, she ensures that they also complete relevant training. The childminder is aware of keeping suitable observation and assessment records, including the progress check for two-year-olds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390647 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 815955 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's husband and adult daughter are registered assistants. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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