Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 10 September 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 Outstanding 1

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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's emotional development is excellent as they share exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. This results in all children being very happy and confident.  Children behave very well as they are familiar with routines and fully engage in the stimulating activities the childminder provides.  The childminder accurately assesses and monitors children's development, which means she is able to plan effectively for their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and keeps them well-informed about their children.  The childminder provides a welcoming, child-friendly and inclusive environment where all children are able feel valued and make progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of outdoor areas to provide opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural 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

 extend opportunities for children to explore nature to support their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaging in activities and the childminder as she interacted with them.  The inspector sampled the documentation that the childminder uses to support her practices.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and completed a joint observation with her.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She sensitively observes them and gives them space and encouragement to try and work things out for themselves. For example, children enjoy experimenting with colour during a painting activity; they fill the paint palette and work out how to squeeze the paint bottles. The childminder talks to children about their art work and asks them questions. She skilfully introduces shapes, numbers and colours, which support their mathematical development and language skills well. This helps children develop skills for when they move on to school. The childminder joins in when children invite her to play. They have great fun playing with the small world people and pretending to cook. This supports their imaginative development. Children are interested and motivated to learn. They persevere as they use threading cards, which helps their physical development.

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outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally caring and knows the children in her care particularly well. Consequently, children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder shares strong relationships with parents, which is reflected in the positive feedback they provide. The childminder teaches children about adopting healthy lifestyles exceedingly well. They understand how to make healthy choices, as she talks to children about healthy foods during mealtimes and role play. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She is very clear about her roles and responsibilities, meets requirements and safeguards children to a high standard.

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provision is good

The professional childminder evaluates her service well. She demonstrates a strong commitment to make continuous improvements. She has addressed all the recommendations from her last inspection, improving outcomes for children. She has attended a variety of relevant courses, including completing an early years foundation degree. This has helped enhance her knowledge and this reflects in the service she provides. For example, she now effectively monitors children's development, taking account of their starting points. She has extended her range of resources and activities to improve learning opportunities for children. The childminder has links with local schools and knows where to seek support from other professionals, if required, to respond to children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363813 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 828894 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree.

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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

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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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