Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 plans a good range of activities that she links well to children's interests and abilities.  The childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their full learning potential. Children make good progress in their development.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. She meets children's individual needs very well and they are happy and secure in her care.  The childminder is a positive role model and she helps children learn to keep the environment tidy and safe. Children behave well.  The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow for reporting any welfare issues that may raise cause for concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to understand some of the things that make them unique so that they can talk about the similarities and differences in relation to friends or family and the wider world.

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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

 strengthen children's awareness of some of the things that make them unique to extend their knowledge of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  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, and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of parents' questionnaires and written comments made on assessment forms.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She uses her expertise in teaching to provide a good range of learning opportunities. The childminder uses information from observations and parents to plan sharply focused activities to build on and extend children's learning. For example, using a farm activity, the childminder helped children to learn a range of skills, including singing, counting, threading, matching picture cards and reading books. She introduced the activity and children helped the 'farmer' to find the fruit and vegetables that the 'cheeky rabbit' had hidden. Children found and named the fruit and vegetables, counted confidently and used simple addition to add on one more. Children make rapid progress in their mathematical skills. The childminder maximises learning opportunities and, as a result, children make good progress in preparation for school.

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good

The childminder has good arrangements to care for children and support their well-being. She provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment, where children settle in quickly. The childminder helps children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They use the garden to exercise and develop their physical skills as they use a variety of play equipment. She provides the children with healthy nutritious snacks and drinking water. The childminder incorporates gentle reminders of how to use resources and equipment safely. For example, children use small knifes to chop up their snacks, which promotes their independence. Her nurturing praise and encouragement give children confidence, help them to feel valued, and encourage them to do well. Children independently go to the toilet and wash their hands, which promotes their understanding of good hygiene practice and self-care skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has made an excellent start to childminding. She has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has highly informative policies and procedures, which support her good practice. She undertakes thorough risk assessments of her home and garden to identify and remove any hazards to promote children's safety. The childminder is reflective and makes ongoing improvements as part of her self- evaluation process. She is committed to improving children's outcomes by monitoring their development. For instance, she has attended several training courses, including one on the progress check for two-year-old children. This has had a great impact, as she now confidently assesses children's learning and development more accurately. The childminder maintains continuity for children's care and learning because she has effective partnerships with parents and providers at other settings children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417651 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1003716 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Iver, Buckinghamshire. 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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