Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 11 May 2012

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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 has a very positive partnership with parents and other professionals to meet the children's needs. They regularly share information about the children's progress and agree on the next steps in their learning.  The childminder effectively monitors the quality of her provision and the work of her assistants, to help her identify strengths and areas for improvement.  The childminder and her assistants seek opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills. For example, they complete relevant training, which has a positive impact on their work with the children.  Children make good progress from their starting points and they are consistently developing their learning skills.  The childminder and her assistants skilfully promote children's communication and language skills. For example, children engage in meaningful conversations with them, explaining how they are feeling and extending their use of words.

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This provision is good

 The children are very self-assured and secure in the care of this kind, thoughtful childminder. The home is very safe, and children are confident to explore and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a wider range of labelling to further strengthen children's early reading skills, so they learn to explore print fully and understand its meaning.

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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 better use of available resources to increase opportunities for children to become more familiar with print to promote their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed the systems she uses to observe and record the children's progress, and the documents to support her work.  The inspector completed observations of the children as they were engaged in activities with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents, which the childminder made available during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the rooms and resources the children use.  The inspector discussed processes used to monitor and supervise the work of the assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her duty to safeguard children, and is aware of reporting any concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She keeps parents up to date about their children's welfare and ongoing progress. They are fully involved and able to contribute to their children's learning and development. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses effective systems to help her plan activities to suit the individual learning of each child. For example, older children join in with familiar songs, while younger children enjoy the actions and resources linked to the songs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She provides a varied range of planned activities and opportunities for children to lead their own play. For example, during a painting activity, some children choose to use one colour, while others explore what happens when colours are mixed; they are all delighted with the results. Children learn to develop their independence, which prepares them well for their future learning. Children have fun in the outdoors. The childminder provides good opportunities for them to learn about the natural world. For example, children enjoy exploring the local woods looking for bugs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers a range of highly stimulating activities that excite and motivate children. They become fully engrossed in the activities and show very good levels of concentration; all children achieve well. The childminder and her assistants know the children exceptionally well and effectively support their feelings of security and confidence. Children have opportunities to take carefully managed risks and to understand how to keep safe. For example, they know that by tidying away toys, they are reducing any tripping hazards. The childminder's thorough knowledge of each child enables her to manage their behaviour sensitively and effectively. Children develop strong friendships with one another, demonstrating high levels of security and self-worth. The childminder effectively uses practical activities in the home and in the community to help children understand about their own and other people's feelings and differences. Children know

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

when their friends are happy or sad, for example, they understand when their friends may need a hug.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children are secure in the childminder's home. They show curiosity and enthusiasm as they play and learn. They make good progress, particularly in their communication and language. They develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358631 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 828722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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