Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 21 September 2010

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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

 The childminder is fully committed to maintaining the very highest standards in all aspects of her work. She works extremely effectively with her co-childminder to review and assess what they do and to plan further improvements to the already outstanding provision.  Children build very close bonds with the childminder. Their great affection for her is evident. They are extremely comfortable in her care, behave extremely well, and are very happy to spend time in her welcoming home.  Children make excellent progress. The childminder is very skilled at extending children's learning and understanding in a variety of effective ways. Children particularly develop a real love of cooking and an appreciation of understanding the world.  Parents hold the childminder in very high regard. They appreciate the role she plays in their children's lives and the time she takes to get to know parents and keep them

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This provision is outstanding

informed about their children's progress.  The childminder has sustained high-quality practice and has continued to develop her provision. She systematically reviews her skills and embellishes her knowledge with further training and research to make sure her teaching is of the highest standard.  The childminder monitors children's progress extremely accurately. She swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning, addressing them with carefully targeted activities or support.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to investigate the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities in the indoor and outside learning environments.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents' testimonials and questionnaires.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder gives her utmost attention to providing children with the very best service that meets their individual needs. The childminder and her co-childminder work very closely together and are highly professional. They provide consistently high-quality teaching in an exceptionally stimulating and welcoming environment where children thrive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is vigilant about children's welfare and has a very confident knowledge of how to act on any concerns. Partnerships with other settings, such as schools, are well established to support excellent continuity of learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows the children extremely well. She uses this knowledge to plan, with her co-provider, a wide range of interesting activities and outings that fully capture children's interest. The childminder has identified the potential to build even further on children's interests to promote more opportunities for them to explore the natural world. The childminder uses a system of assessment that reflects a high level of review and planning, with a consistent cycle of high-quality observations. The childminder is exceptionally skilled in her interactions with children, supporting their learning well at all times. Children become highly motivated learners who thoroughly enjoy their time in this wonderful setting. Communication and language skills are superbly supported. The childminder listens intently to what children say and carefully considers her responses to make sure children feel valued and respected.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding about the importance of children developing a very strong understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides a very wide variety of home-cooked and nutritious meals, and plenty of opportunities for exercise and play in the fresh air. The childminder is highly effective as she supports children's emotional well-being. Children are extremely happy, confident and secure in the childminder's care. Their behaviour is outstanding. They have a superb understanding of how to behave, learning how to take turns, share and negotiate as they play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent and sustained progress from their starting points. They develop exceptional skills that prepare them extremely well for their future learning and for school. Children are highly motivated and clearly relish learning. For example, children choose to practise their early writing skills, find the resources and tools they need, and show great concentration as they make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249328 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 826515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Cowley, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She works from her home with her sister, who is also a registered childminder. She offers care Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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