Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 7 May 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

 The learning environment and good quality observations and assessments help to ensure the childminder provides a wide range of activities to follow children's interests. Consequently, she challenges and motivates children so that they learn while having fun.  The childminder talks to children all the time. She adds new words to children's language, so that they make good progress with their communication and language skills.  Parents are fully involved in all aspects of children's care and learning. The childminder informs parents of children's progress and the activities in the setting, so that they can further support children's learning at home.  Children are kept safe as the childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Robust policies and procedures help the childminder to promote children's safety and well-being effectively.  The childminder attends training to help further develop her understanding of children's

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This provision is good

development. As a result, she plans activities which are appropriate for each child's age and stage of learning. This ensures that they make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills during their activities.

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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 for children to further extend their mathematical skills during their activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed and looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures for safeguarding children and process of self-evaluation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and comments through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and relaxed in the care of this friendly and caring childminder. The childminder knows that children learn through play. For example, she encourages them to recognise shapes and colours as they make and manipulate dough. This promotes children's physical and mathematical skills. Children have lots of opportunities to explore, play together and build friendships. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns. She reminds them that 'sharing is caring'. This helps them learn how to manage their own behaviour in readiness for school and promotes their personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder talks with children and sings songs, for example, about frogs and bananas. Children happily copy the words and actions. The childminder skilfully leaves gaps for the children to complete, so that they learn sequences. This helps to promote their communication and language development well.

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good

The childminder prioritises safety. She helps children develop a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. She teaches children the importance of sun cream and wearing hats in the sun. She also teaches children how to hold and use scissors safely, so that they protect themselves and their friends. The childminder reminds children to drink regularly if they are thirsty. This helps to increase their awareness of their needs and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The childminder fosters children's confidence and independence. She encourages children to use the toilet themselves and wash their hands. The childminder teaches children how to find their own shoes and put them on before going outside. This enhances children's self-care skills. Children have daily opportunities to play in the garden. They also visit playgroups and go for walks in the park to feed the fish. As a result, children benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She checks the areas which the children use daily so they can play safely indoors and outside. The childminder follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. As a result, children are effectively kept safe from harm. The childminder reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents, children and others. She attends training to further improve her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They comment that she is like a 'second family' and shares a 'wealth of advice and experience'. This ensures a united approach to children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298542 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 833972 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Uxbridge in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder has a childcare qualification at Level 3. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder 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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