Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 21 January 2010

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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

 Children have a wealth of interesting activities and resources to choose from. They are challenged, motivated to learn and make good progress. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has extremely positive partnerships with parents. She shares information with them every day and keeps them well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has very good relationships with the children; they share strong attachments. Children feel settled and secure.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She acts as a good role model and encourages children to play cooperatively together, praising their efforts.  The childminder is very reflective. She has a strong commitment to maintaining and driving improvements in her practice and her own professional development. For example, she is currently starting a cluster group for childminders to meet and share

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has effective arrangements to protect children but does not take all opportunities to teach them about safety.  At times, the childminder completes small manageable tasks for children rather than recognising the opportunity to encourage them to try things for themselves.

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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 the encouragement for children to complete small manageable tasks to promote their independence as well as possible  strengthen the support for children to develop their awareness of safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedure to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder has high expectations of the service she provides and she regularly attends relevant training to further her knowledge and improve her practice. She is very reflective and regularly evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. The childminder effectively monitors children's development. She identifies gaps and successfully supports children to progress. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings children attend and effectively shares information to support successful moves between, and on to, these settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is warm, welcoming, stimulating and safe. Children actively explore and independently engage in a range of activities. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She provides a broad range of interesting experiences that help children to make progress. The childminder adapts these for each child's age and stage of learning. For example, for children whose speech is still developing, she spends longer repeating new words, giving them time to respond. The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder makes accurate assessments thorough good quality observations. Parents are actively involved in the process and are encouraged to share information from home. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm and supportive relationships with the children and their parents, and children settle in quickly when arriving at the setting. The childminder acts as a positive role model and she promotes children's sense of achievement and confidence. Children are well behaved. They are kind, considerate and respectful of each other. The childminder encourages children to work together to overcome challenges. For example, during play, they work together taking turns with their favourite toys. The childminder effectively teaches children about different cultures and backgrounds. She provides them with a wealth of activities and resources reflecting cultures from around the world. The childminder actively ensures that risk assessments are complete and the home is safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They enjoy learning and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 161133 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 846779 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, term time only. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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