Bruce, Kirsty Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 18 October 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities, and the learning and development requirements. She provides interesting activities and constantly interacts with the children.  The childminder has secure partnerships with the parents. She completes detailed records and monitors the progress that each child is making across all areas of learning. She shares these with parents to help them build on their children's learning at home.  Children are happy. The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with them and this helps children to settle well and develop in confidence.  The childminder uses ongoing self-evaluation and feedback from parents to improve the quality of her practice.  Children thoroughly enjoy coming to the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They thrive in her care, develop confidence, socialise with others, and learn to respect people from their own and other cultures. Children make good progress in their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, at times, does not always fully support younger children to build on what interests them and learn through their own trial and error.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities for young children to do things for themselves to develop further their ability to learn through trial and error.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder of children playing in the lounge.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including self-evaluation documents, children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from parent feedback and communication records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality care. She prioritises her professional development and keeps herself up to date with changes to practice, which has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder has developed clear systems to monitor and plan the children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibility, and has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare. For example, she is able to identify any signs that may raise cause for concern and knows where to report these to. Therefore, she keeps children safe while in her care. The childminder works closely with other professionals to identify areas for development and where she can improve her provision. She regularly evaluates her practice and the service she offers, for example, by gaining the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. The childminder interacts effectively with children and allows them to play at their own pace. The childminder works in partnership with parents to support and promote children's interests. This encourages children to become motivated learners. The childminder helps children to settle in well. For example, she encourages parents to bring toys or resources familiar to the child to help them settle and enable them to become comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder makes good use of the environment to provide exciting activities that encourage children's development. For example, she takes children on visits to play gyms and other facilities to extend their learning. This helps to promote children's interest and enables them to have more involvement in the wider community. The childminder uses thorough assessments of children's achievements effectively to monitor and address any gaps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a flexible settling-in process that helps children form strong attachments with her. Children enjoy playing together and behaviour is good. The childminder sets clear boundaries for the children and they display high levels of confidence. She encourages children to be independent and attend to their own personal needs. She teaches children about good hygiene practices and the importance of healthy eating. The childminder ensures that children enjoy the outdoor environment, for example, they regularly visit local parks to feed the ducks and use outdoor play areas. This contributes to children's positive physical well-being and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are independent and develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334587 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 828245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in South Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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