Childminder 138938

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 27 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

 The childminder has a good self-evaluation process, and she includes the views and suggestions of parents and children as part of this. This helps her to reflect effectively on her practice and make improvements to cater for all children's needs.  The childminder monitors children's development closely. She observes children and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She works closely with parents and external agencies to promote continuity in how they support children together. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is warm and affectionate towards the children. They develop a strong relationship with the childminder, which helps to promote their sense of personal well- being effectively.  Children express themselves confidently, and they develop their physical and early mathematical skills effectively. They make suggestions to the childminder to help her

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This provision is good

plan activities that interest and challenge them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify additional opportunities to build on her professional development and knowledge further, to support her to help children to make the best possible progress in their learning.  The childminder does not always encourage very young children to make their choices during activities to develop their independence further.

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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

 strengthen the process of identifying professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even further  give young children more opportunities to make their own choices during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas of the house used by the children.  The inspector spoke to children and parents to gather their views.  The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector discussed safeguarding and self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows how to report any concerns she may have for children's welfare. The childminder promotes children's learning effectively. For example, she plans activities that are appropriate to their individual stage of development. The childminder is aware of the importance of establishing effective links with other professionals that children may attend. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and they work closely together to provide continuity of learning and care to children. For example, the childminder and parents share information together about children's daily routines, the activities they complete and their achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder spends time participating in children's play. She uses activities, such as using play dough, to give children opportunities to play creatively and extend their physical development. For example, she talks to children about what they are making with the play dough and shows them how to use different tools and equipment to build on their experiences. The childminder responds to children's needs and supports their learning well. For example, she helps children to learn to count during activities. She encourages children's confidence and social skills, and uses activities, such as outings to local playgroups, soft play centres, libraries and parks, to develop their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and treat each other in a kind way. They play cooperatively alongside each other. The childminder uses a variety of ways to help children learn to behave well, such as teaching them good table manners. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being by, for example, talking to children about healthy food choices and encouraging their physical exercise. The childminder provides children with a wide variety of resources that help them to learn about the wider world. For example, the childminder celebrates a variety of cultural events with children to increase their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and play creatively. They are motivated learners. They enjoy early mathematical games and develop strong mathematical skills. Children progress well from their starting points and gain a wide range of important skills in readiness for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138938 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 836551 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 6.45am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged 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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