Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 23 November 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 are happy and settle well in the care of this warm and friendly childminder. Consequently, they feel safe and secure to explore and try new activities.  The childminder promotes self-care skills well, so that children become independent and confident, ready for the next stage of learning.  The childminder provides a wide range of exciting activities inside and outdoors to motivate children, so that they make good progress.  The childminder shares information with parents about children's development. She provides ideas to encourage children's home learning. This results in a consistent approach to children's development.  The childminder implements robust policies and procedures which she shares with parents to safeguard children and promote their safety and well-being.  The childminder attends training to update her knowledge, including on how to support children's speech and language development. This helps her set targets and plan

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This provision is good

activities to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage children to follow their interests during planned activities to promote independent learning further.

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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

 improve opportunities throughout the day for children to learn about numbers and shapes to further promote children's mathematical development  improve opportunities for children to follow their interests during planned activities, so that they become independent learners.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children inside and during outdoor play.  The inspector discussed and sampled children's development records, process of self- evaluation, and the childminder's procedures to safeguard children.  The inspector discussed and sampled a range of statutory documentation, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities that follow children's interests and support their next stage of development. As a result, children make good progress. Children play and learn in the purpose-built log cabin, which is well-equipped. The childminder provides children with good learning experiences. For example, she teaches children to recognise different fruits and vegetables and their colours, as well as match them together. This promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe when crossing the road. She further extends this by reminding children of a book they read at the library, and shows them a picture to prompt their memory of how to cross safely. Children enjoy making cars out of recycled boxes. They glue cardboard wheels and ask to go outside to paint. Children explore the textures and colours using different sized brushes and make marks in the paint. This encourages

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who attend. This is good

children's imagination and physical skills.

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good

The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to wash their hands before meals, and after activities outdoors. The childminder promotes children's independence effectively. She encourages children to find their own shoes and put them on before going outside. Furthermore, children help to set the table for meals and clear away afterwards. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physical active as they explore outdoors and climb the slide to promote their physical development. Children benefit from plenty fresh air and exercise and overall children play well together. This is because the childminder reminds them to be kind to each other and take turns. She praises children for good behavior and models good manners. This promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors and assesses children's development closely. She shares information with parents, so that any concerns are identified early. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder follows the guidance of her Local Safeguarding Children Board and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder's home is safe, secure and hygienic for children. Therefore, she effectively promotes children's safety and well-being at all times. The childminder reviews the quality of her practice well to identify areas for development. She includes the views of parents, children and others when setting future targets as well as identifying training needs in order to drive forward improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306331 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 834182 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 23 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Friday for 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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