Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 15 March 2011

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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 carries out training and seeks advice from others to strengthen her knowledge and practice and to provide better outcomes for children. She monitors and gives her assistant feedback to make sure their practice is consistently good.  The childminder works well with other settings to promote effective links. This helps to share information about children effectively and promote continuity of care and learning.  The childminder carries out assessments of children's learning and development, and uses these effectively to plan for further achievements. She has a good understanding of how children develop. Children progress well.  The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She considers different ways to share information with parents about their children's care and learning to identify and close gaps in progress quickly. Parents are happy with the service she provides.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good bonds with children. Most children settle quickly when they first start because they feel comfortable and secure with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider the layout of the setting and resources to promote children's independence and enjoyment.  The childminder does not provide children with many opportunities to learn about and use a range of technology.

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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

 review the arrangements of resources and learning environments to promote children's access, independence and enjoyment  provide more opportunities for children to learn using technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her understanding of the requirements.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, and observed her interaction with children.  The inspector read the written comments from parents to gain their views.  The inspector looked at written policies and other relevant documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder carries out self-evaluation to identify and make improvements to her practice and skills. She seeks the views of parents and children to make sure the service she provides meets their needs effectively. The childminder provides experiences for children to learn about how to keep themselves safe from harm. Children enjoy taking part in emergency evacuations and learn to cross roads safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and act on concerns about children's welfare. This means that children are more likely to be safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder speaks to parents and observes children as they play, to identify their interests and needs. She demonstrates and repeats language to support children's early communication skills. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to take regular exercise. Children enjoy creating with mud in the garden and exploring a range of sensory resources while the childminder supervises and extends their play. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. For example, children have good opportunities to make marks and enjoy books from an early age. The childminder uses basic mathematical language within her discussions with children. Children learn about different cultural festivals and develop an awareness of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high, realistic expectations of what children can achieve, based on her knowledge of individual children's capabilities and how children progress. She promotes them to behave positively. Children enjoy receiving praise and recognition for their achievements and gain confidence in their own abilities. Older children use the toilet and wash their own hands with minimal adult involvement, while younger children have more support with their personal-care routines. For instance, the childminder sensitively changes younger children's nappies and they have good opportunities to sleep and take regular rest. The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and fresh drinking water is available at all times. She supports children to be ready for change in their routines. Children learn to put on their own shoes and they pick up older children from school with the childminder and her assistant.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good and they progress well in relation to their initial starting points. They receive good support to be ready to move on to nursery and school and are well prepared for all future learning. Children enjoy developing their physical skills and exploring a range of materials. They have good opportunities to interact with others and enjoy attending playgroups, the library and using local parks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334998 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 847628 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates her service on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, and on Friday from 8am to 8.40am and 3.20pm to 4pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5 and at times works with an assistant.

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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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