Childminder EY233337

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 4 May 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is able to talk about how she would use observation, assessments and planning to help children make progress across all areas of learning.  The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Risk assessments are in place for the setting and outings.  The childminder recognises the importance of being flexible when children start in the setting. She can explain how she would work with parents to promote continuity of care between home and the setting.  The childminder explains her commitment to working in partnership with schools and other professionals to help meet children's individual needs.  The childminder is able to explain how she would help children to develop independence in their play and daily routines. She understands the importance of

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The provision meets requirements

teaching children how to behave well and be considerate to others. She recognises that this helps children to be ready for school.  The childminder can explain how she would make sure that children learn about healthy lifestyle choices and understand how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder is able to discuss the importance of forming strong bonds with children so that they feel safe, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how she will evaluate the quality of her practice. She explains how she will identify areas for development.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she would meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of child protection requirements and how she would keep children safe in the setting and on outings.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including health and safety policies and procedures, accident and medication records, attendance records, training records and suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233337 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1040142 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Hayes, Middlesex. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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