Childminder EY436512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2016 25 April 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's progress is rapid. They make significant progress from their starting points and gain a wide range of skills. They are exceptionally well-prepared for their next stage of learning.  The childminder's system of evaluation is highly effective. She has made carefully targeted improvements to her practice which have had a significant impact on the quality of care and education the children receive.  The childminder makes excellent use of self-reflection to identify further training needs so that she can build on her existing skills. She is proactive about continually developing her knowledge and using what she learns to provide inspiring teaching and learning experiences.  The childminder fosters excellent relationships with parents and other settings which children attend. She shares key information about children's learning with them so that all parties are equally involved in helping children to make the best possible progress.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides extremely stimulating resources and experiences for children. She carefully balances planned activities with those children choose for themselves to help them shape their own learning.  Children's confidence and self-esteem flourish in the childminder's care. Children are exceptionally sensitive and respectful towards others.

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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 best possible use of every opportunity to build even further on children's excellent understanding of their physical needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and children's daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of what to do if she is concerned for children's safety and of local child protection procedures. She places children's safety at the centre of everything that she does and ensures that they can always play freely in a safe environment. The childminder actively involves parents in all aspects of their children's learning. She follows their wishes closely and they have a very active say in how she teaches and cares for their children. For example, parents work closely with the childminder to plan how best to support their children through potty training. The childminder rigorously reviews the progress children make in order to identify and respond rapidly to any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes high-quality observations of children's progress which she uses to carefully identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. She plans meticulously to offer appealing and interesting learning opportunities. For example, she devises unusual and innovative activities, such as 'bucket time' where children explore different textured objects and develop their concentration span. She carefully tailors activities to children's interests and learning needs. For example, she helps children learn to enjoy messy play by giving them cars to drive through paint and make patterns. Parents have an extremely clear understanding of the progress their children make and how they can support their learning at home. For example, the childminder suggests stimulating activities to help them build on children's mathematical skills at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of children's individual needs. This helps her to provide the best possible care for each child and to recognise when they may need extra help to reach their full potential. Children behave exceptionally well and the childminder has excellent systems in place which encourage positive behaviour. For example, she uses visual timetables to help them understand routines. Young children are highly independent. For example, they confidently dress themselves in preparation for going outdoors. However, the childminder does not always give full explanations to help children understand their physical needs, such as keeping warm.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop excellent language skills. For example, they are able to explain and share their ideas extremely well. Young children have highly developed physical skills. For example, they use ride-on toys and trampolines with ease and without requiring support. Young children confidently count up to 20 and recognise that the many numbers and letters they see around them have meaning and significance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436512 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 824180 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ickenham, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care to children all year round, from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification to level 3.

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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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