Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 13 January 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a full understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is because she has not completed the required progress checks for two-year-old children.  The childminder does not always give children opportunities to pursue their interests during some planned activities. Therefore, she does not fully promote their independent learning at such times.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's well-being effectively. She develops positive relationships with children, so they are happy, and feel safe and secure. Therefore, she promotes their personal, social and emotional development well.  The childminder uses a suitable range of questioning techniques to encourage and enhance children's communication and language development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make effective arrangements to implement the required progress checks for two-year- old children, in order to fully evaluate their progress.

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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 the organisation of some planned activities, so that children have sufficient time to follow and extend their own interests as they explore and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled policies and procedures, children's development records and a range of statutory documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate opportunities throughout the afternoon and discussed her procedures for safeguarding children and her process of self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, by sampling questionnaires.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans activities that build on children's learning at nursery, so that they make steady progress in their development. She has not completed the required progress check for children aged two. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's learning and development. This is because the childminder completes regular observations and assessments to track children's ongoing development. The childminder taught children to identify a range of sea creatures. Children explored creatively and used their imaginations by making up stories together. These opportunities promote children's communication and language skills, as well as their understanding of the world around them. Children sat together and coloured pictures of fish and different types of sea life. The childminder praised and encouraged children as they practised their pencil control skills ready for school. She encourages children to keep trying during all activities, so they

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who attend. This requires improvement

become confident learners. However, the childminder does not always allow children to finish pursuing their interests, such as looking at books, before returning them back to other activities. Therefore, she does not fully promote children's independent learning.

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good

Children settle well and develop strong emotional attachments with this warm and caring childminder. The childminder knows individual children well and they laugh and giggle together during activities. The childminder plans activities for children to enjoy together, so that they learn to share and take turns. The childminder keeps effective records, for example, to document allergies and any dietary requirements. This ensures that she meets children's safety, well-being and individual needs well. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles as she encourages children to discuss fruit and vegetables, where these grow, and why they are good for the body. Children play outside in the garden daily, walk to school and visit local parks. These opportunities promote their physical development well.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors, assesses and plans for children's next stages of learning. She has good partnerships with parents and shares this information with them to provide consistency for children. However, the childminder has a limited understanding of the requirement to complete progress checks for two-year-old children. The childminder keeps policies and procedures which promote the safety and well-being of children. She follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder completes training courses, reflects on her practice and sets suitable targets to improve practice and benefit children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312251 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 828006 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 13 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates each weekday, throughout most of the year.

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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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