Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 6 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is keen to develop her practice further. She asks parents for their views about what she does well, including areas for improvements. She uses this information well to make changes that will benefit children.  The childminder engages parents well in their children's learning. She regularly shares information with them about their children's current interests and progress.  Children benefit from many opportunities to develop strong communication and language skills, such as through fun reading times and pretend-play experiences.  Children develop a close relationship with the childminder, who responds to them in a warm and caring manner. All children show they feel safe and secure.  Children's behaviour is extremely good. They learn to care for one another and to be sensitive to the needs of others.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop important skills

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not consider fully the abilities of some children when planning activities, particularly the level of challenge they receive.  The childminder misses some opportunities throughout the daily routine to extend children's interest in creative activities, particularly to foster their curiosity and imagination 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

 consider ways to develop further the level of challenge offered to children during activities, particularly so they are well matched to their individual abilities  increase further opportunities for children to engage in creative experiences, particularly to extend their curiosity and imaginative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements effective policies and procedures to care for children, and to help them learn. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and is aware of how to report any concerns to protect them from harm. She considers children's safety at all times, such as when doing activities and during outings. Children learn about managing risks for themselves and the childminder reminds them to take care, such as when playing outside in wet weather. The childminder seeks to develop her knowledge and understanding further to help children develop. For example, she researches ideas, including new ways of planning for children's learning, and attends relevant training when possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a good range of different experiences for children that generally appeal to their interests. Children learn important skills for the future. For example, they learn to recognise numbers and to count to 10 when playing games, such as 'hopscotch'. Children develop skills that will help them read. For example, they learn the sounds of letters when completing alphabet puzzles. The childminder extend children's language well, for example, by skilfully asking questions. Children develop confidence and self-esteem, and concentrate extremely well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She has clear rules in place for children to follow. Children develop a strong sense of responsibility, and respect for the toys and resources that they use. Children develop an excellent understanding of the differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn about each other's backgrounds and birthdays. They play together in an inclusive way. Children quickly become independent, and the childminder encourages them to be responsible for their personal care, relative to their age. For example, children get themselves ready for playing outside by putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder regularly praises children for their efforts, which instils a strong sense of confidence and achievement in them. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they engage in plenty of physical activity, such as climbing and jumping. They understand the importance of eating nutritious meals, for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

example, they learn that food gives them energy for more play.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's learning to identify and close any emerging gaps. All children progress well. They gain useful mathematical and social skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423786 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 823034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works each day, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification.

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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

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Telephone number

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