Childminder EY479842

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 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 continues her professional development and is improving outcomes for children. For example, she completes regular online training and carries out research in children's learning, development and thinking skills.  The childminder skilfully engages children in their learning. She encourages them to solve problems and supports their independent thinking effectively. For example, she knows when to stand back to give children the time to work things out for themselves. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her.  The childminder supports children's physical well-being to good effect. For example, she provides healthy snacks, encourages parents to provide healthy lunches, and plans regular opportunities for children to be physically active.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan a range of exciting experiences to help further the youngest children's opportunities for investigation and exploration.  The childminder has not developed resources to help children learn about diversity as effectively as possible.

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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

 improve planning of activities for the youngest children to ensure that a range of sensory-rich experiences are provided  increase opportunities to help children learn about diversity to help them understand more about the world they live in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and helps them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively, and uses the contributions that children and parents provide to make improvements. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and knows how to protect them from harm. She undertakes thorough daily checks on her home so that children use safe environments. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps in learning. She uses these successfully to move children forward in their learning. The childminder is effective in helping children develop their language and communication skills. For example, she models listening carefully to what they have to say and learns words in children's home languages. The childminder supports children's physical development well. She places younger children's favourite toys at a distance away from them to encourage their movement towards them. The childminder helps children to develop their early mathematical language. For example, she sings number rhymes as she plays with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She ensures that they settle and are nurtured during their time with her, and gives lots of praise and encouragement during activities. The childminder is a good role model and children respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations and uses effective behaviour management strategies. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, older children have access to a fruit basket and she gives parents advice about providing balanced meals. The childminder helps children to learn about staying safe. She teaches them carefully about road safety and potential dangers when they go out, and practises regular fire drills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and develop good communication skills. For example, younger children convey their ideas and wishes clearly when choosing to go outside to play. Older children gain the key skills they need for school, such as good literacy skills. Babies are well prepared for the next stage. They gain an early love of books, and point with interest at the different pictures. Children develop good social skills and are happy to involve others in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479842 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 983676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She is available seven days a week from 6.45am to 7.30pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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