Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a welcoming, inclusive and happy home for children to play and learn in. She offers children a broad range of toys and resources that they can access easily.  The childminder is confident overall to extend children's learning. She encourages them to engage in what they do and develop different interests to enhance their learning.  The childminder is confident in adapting activities so that children of different ages and abilities can play together.  The childminder implements her practice well. She adheres to the requirements for working with an assistant. She promotes children's health and well-being through her effective policies and procedures.  The childminder is reflective of her childminding practice. She is confident to identify her strengths. She has clear targets for her future improvement and how to enhance the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly help children to develop their understanding of mathematical language, for example, so that they are aware of differences in size.

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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

 help children to use and understand mathematical language in their everyday play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for children's development, and how she works with parents and others involved in children's learning.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her plans for her continuous improvement.  The inspector spoke to the children present and read references from parents of children attending.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children very well. She is able to plan for their individual interests. The childminder makes accurate observations of children's achievements. She uses this knowledge to plan for children's next steps. The childminder has compiled informative journals for parents. She shares these with parents to keep them up to date on their child's progress. Children had fun playing in the sand, painting and drawing. Children thoroughly enjoyed choosing books and looking at these with the childminder. The childminder uses her good interaction skills to help children to think, ask questions and recall previous activities and outings. However, while reading and talking about elephants, the childminder missed opportunities to help children consider mathematical language, such as bigger and smaller, when talking about ears. Likewise, the childminder did not extend similar learning as children drew and painted their hands.

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good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They have very warm bonds with her. The childminder is proactive in ensuring that she meets the individual needs of children. Her active partnership with parents means that she is able to work alongside them in all matters relating to children's development. Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care and show that they are ready for the next stage of their learning. Children benefit from regular outings and playing outdoors. This promotes the different ways that children learn and helps them to experience an understanding of the wider world. Consequently, children benefit from socialising with others, and enjoy plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder helps children to become aware of their self-care and hygiene. Parents provide meals and snacks and the childminder helps the children to understand the necessity of a healthy, balanced diet. Children behave very

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended training to support this knowledge and has targeted courses for further training in the future. The childminder safeguards children well. She has updated her first- aid training. This has equipped her to be confident to deal with any medical emergency that may arise. The childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments. She is confident in her knowledge of child protection matters and understands the procedures to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. Parents are positive about the care their children receive. The childminder has links with other professionals who share the care of some children. She is therefore able to complement the learning children receive elsewhere. This promotes continuity in children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349045 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 837877 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her family in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder uses the downstairs area of her home for childminding purposes, with bathroom and sleeping upstairs. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder works with assistants, who are her daughters.

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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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