Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 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 organises her provision well. She has established a good range of policies and procedures that she uses to guide her good practice.  The childminder makes good use of training opportunities to improve her knowledge and her practice. For example, she has established good systems to monitor children's progress and to share their achievements or any gaps in their learning with parents.  The childminder understands the importance of children feeling settled and happy in her care. She helps children settle in and gets to know them well before they start.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities that children enjoy. She helps to extend their learning as they play. For example, she comments on what they do and shows them new skills. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures her home is safe and welcoming. She checks for hazards and

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This provision is good

takes steps to minimise risks to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to help children learn about shape and size to extend their mathematical skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children who are learning English as an additional language to develop their communication and language skills fully. She does not consistently use children's home languages in their play and learning.

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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

 make better use of opportunities during children's play and daily routines to extend children's mathematical development  strengthen children's communication and language skills by providing more opportunities for children whose home language is not English to hear their home language throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the learning that was taking place.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, and the childminder's training and policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She ensures her assistant shares this understanding and can fulfil the responsibilities of her role. The childminder talks to parents to find out their views and considers their opinions when planning how to develop her provision further. For example, she has improved opportunities for children to explore independently and use their imagination in their play. The childminder has a close relationship with parents. She invites parents to 'stay and play' to share ideas to help them build on their children's learning at home. Parents feel well informed about their children's progress and report they are happy and settled.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises toys and resources so children can make choices about what they want to do. She plays alongside children, guides and talks to them to help them practise new skills. For example, she shows children how to roll out dough and how to use a range of tools for a purpose, such as scissors. The childminder engages children's interest in early reading. For example, they snuggle in with the childminder as she reads stories and talks about the illustrations. The childminder helps children to learn about their local community and talk about the similarities and differences in other people they meet. For example, she takes children to visit shops and toddler groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. For example, she takes them on daily trips to local parks where they run, climb and explore. She works with parents to help contribute to their children's good health, for example, to ensure children eat and drink well. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She provides children with encouragement to help them achieve. For example, they respond well to the praise they receive for helping with simple tasks, such as tidying up. The childminder helps children develop their trust in her and close bonds. She gives clear and consistent guidance to help children learn how to behave and manage their emotions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent. They make choices and find out how things work. For example, they explore buttons and knobs to open a hatch on a toy and put the play people inside. Children show an interest in early reading. They listen to stories and show an interest in the pictures. They develop physical coordination, for instance, when they practise balancing blocks on top of each other. Children behave well. They develop a good range of skills and attitudes in preparation for their future learning, including the move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473018 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 971488 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Northholt, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She occasionally 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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