Smith, Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2016 9 December 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

 The childminder observes children to assess their progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their learning that may need additional support. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children develop a good awareness about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety, crossing at traffic lights, when to hold hands and when to stop at the kerb.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's achievements through, for example, daily diaries and discussions. Parents give the childminder written feedback, commenting positively on her nurturing environment.  The childminder attends regular training to help her improve children's outcomes. For example, she has improved how she assesses children's language development to further promote their speaking and listening skills.  The childminder skilfully extends children's learning, such as through topics about the

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This provision is good

seasons, to help children develop their understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder steps in to help children a little too quickly, without giving them enough time to learn new skills and solve problems 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

 give children every opportunity to try things out for themselves, to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing with children.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed risk assessments and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and promotes their learning effectively. For example, she tracks children's progress and plans activities that are appropriate to their individual stage of development. The childminder has established effective links with nurseries that children attend. For example, she shares information about children's achievements and extends children's learning by linking activities to nursery topics. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She knows how to identify and minimise risks to children. The childminder has a strong self-evaluation process. She recognises areas of strength and priorities for development to improve children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is responsive to children's needs and supports their learning well. For example, during project-related art activities, she carefully explains what children are making to extend their learning. The childminder devotes her time to participating in children's play. For example, they sing songs and nursery rhymes together to help children extend their vocabulary, and promote their early maths and physical skills. Children enjoy listening to stories. The childminder uses books to promote diversity. For example, children read about the positive ways that people are similar and different. The childminder uses activities like play dough to provide children with opportunities to play creatively and strengthen their hand coordination. She encourages children's confidence and social skills, such as through outings to local playgroups and parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and encouraging. She uses a variety of ways to help children learn to behave well, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Overall, children develop a sense of independence when, for example, choosing from a wide range of challenging resources. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. For example, she helps them learn about healthy eating by explaining healthy food choices while they feed the dolls during pretend play. Children form a strong bond with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being and helps them to develop self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410773 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 831875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of 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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