Childminder 138298

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 24 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of activities that provide children with challenging learning opportunities appropriate for their ages. The childminder's positive teaching helps to keep young children interested, and focused on their play and learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which, for example, children easily choose from a good range of resources and play materials.  The childminder builds good relationships with children and gets to know them well. She praises their achievements, and gives children the skills and confidence they need for their future learning when they leave her care.  Children's listening and speaking skills develop well. The childminder continually encourages children to join in with discussions and to share their experiences.  Effective settling-in arrangements help to prepare children emotionally for their move

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This provision is good

into the childminder's care. This helps them to feel safe, secure and to form positive attachments to the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain ongoing information from all parents about their children's achievements at home, to inform fully her planning for future learning.  The childminder has not linked decisions for her ongoing professional development precisely to her evaluation of her teaching skills, to lift these to the highest levels.

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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

 establish an ongoing programme of professional development that focuses on precise areas of teaching that require improvement.  take every opportunity to enhance the partnerships with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the childminder's teaching and the children's learning in the lounge.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including self-evaluation documents, children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times, and undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability for all household members to be with children, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and experience of childcare, and is well aware of her role in promoting children's care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures and knows exactly what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes good use of support from other professionals to reflect on, check and improve her practice. For example, she seeks feedback from local childminders to help her to determine the effectiveness of her practice, and uses this information to improve the teaching and learning she provides. She has positive relationships with parents who comment on how happy they are with her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of stimulating experiences inside the home and while on outings. She follows children interests and joins in with their chosen play well. She promotes children's mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages the children to count, and to compare shapes and sizes when they create pictures with pasta. The childminder uses such activities to develop the children's communication skills well. She engages with the children at appropriate times and asks probing questions to encourage the children to think, and to solve problems. The childminder has effective observation and assessment methods. She uses the information gained from these well to monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make good use of the available space in the childminder's home. They find activities that interest them and trust the childminder to meet their needs. The childminder plans routines around each child's individual care needs well. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air. They enjoy exercising in the garden and when out in the local community. This all helps to promote their physical well-being effectively. Children learn about others and begin to think about their similarities and differences. The childminder is a good role model to children and this contributes to their developing confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become independent, can make their wishes known and they behave well. They develop their co-ordination and learn personal skills, such as wiping their hands. They form good relationships and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138298 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 841310 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 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in South Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates each weekday all year round.

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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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