Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 shares good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. They work as partners to promote children's learning and personal care well.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She complements children's learning in school. She monitors children's development and plans for the next steps in their learning.  Children are cared for in a welcoming and stimulating environment. They benefit from stimulating activities, which capture their individual needs and interests.  The childminder effectively assesses risks, in order to maintain a secure environment for children in her home and on outings. Children are familiar with routines and relaxed in the childminder's care.  The childminder makes use of research to keep up to date with current requirements and to meet children's needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's systems for self-evaluation are not yet fully embedded to incorporate the views of parents in order to make continuous improvements to her service.

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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

 develop self-evaluation further still to incorporate the views of parents to identify areas for further improvement and build on good practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including safeguarding documentation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder organises her provision well. She maintains the required documentation. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of current child protection issues and procedures and knows what to do in the event of having any concerns about a child. The childminder and parents share good relationships. Parents comment positively on the childminder's care, how their children make progress and enjoy activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, motivated to learn and spend their time purposefully in the childminder's care. The childminder supports children's skills in mathematics. For example, they play board games and use number lines. They count, add and subtract during activities. Activities reflect children's interests. For example, children choose to make cards for Mother's Day. They proudly share their achievements with the childminder. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks them questions during play. Children, including those learning English as an additional language, are able to communicate their needs well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder establishes strong bonds with children. They are confident and happy in the childminder's care. Children behave well. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem through praise and helps children learn to share and be kind. Children understand how to be tolerant and respect individual differences. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. For example, children understand the importance of a well-balanced diet and participate in regular physical activities. The childminder provides a comfortable environment where children can rest, play and eat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457396 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 927549 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder currently offers care on weekends, before and after school and during school holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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