Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 3 February 2009

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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

 Children have formed warm relationships with the childminder and, as a result, they are happy and confident in her care.  The childminder plans activities that interest children and incorporate their developmental needs to help them make good progress.  The childminder maintains very good links with schools and nurseries that the children also attend, requesting and sharing information regarding the children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Adult-led activities are sometimes not organised well enough outside to ensure that children are fully engaged. As a result, children's outdoor play experiences are not always used effectively to enhance their learning experiences.

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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

 review the organisation of planned activities to provide stimulating learning experiences for all the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled records, including policies and information held about the children.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her role in safeguarding children.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Children become engrossed in activities of their own choosing. The childminder enhances their learning by joining play, making comments and asking questions in order to extend children's learning. This helps to promote their communication and language development effectively. The childminder plans activities for children that incorporate their interests. For example, she uses children's fascination with dinosaurs to enhance a play dough activity. This results in children telling stories of seeing dinosaurs on their visit to a museum and they pretend to make cakes for the dinosaurs' lunch. The childminder observes children effectively during a mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities, and is able to plan for their next steps of learning. As a result, children progress well in their development.

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good

The childminder offers a good range of resources, which children are able to freely access to promote their independence. She supports children in learning skills that prepare them for moving on to school, such as dressing themselves and carrying out personal hygiene routines. The children have formed secure attachments with the childminder and have built firm friendships with each other. This has positive effects on their self-confidence. Parents provide meals for the children, which the childminder ensures are healthy in order to encourage healthy lifestyles. Children understand the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. They talk about getting bigger and stronger while eating fruit during snack time. Samples of the children's artwork and mark making are on display around the environment, which helps children feel valued.

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provision is good

The childminder has established strong links with the schools and nurseries that the children also attend. She exchanges information about their care and development and, as a result, provides continuity in their learning. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's development by regularly sharing their development records. A link book is used between parents and the childminder to share information about the children's experiences. The childminder gathers parents' views by using questionnaires, using their feedback to make changes if necessary. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. She is confident in recognising signs of abuse and is aware of the required reporting procedures, should she have a concern. The childminder has a positive approach to self-evaluation and uses a written format to help identify her strengths and address any weaknesses in her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292098 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 833815 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 3 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care all day Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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