Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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 observes the children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their achievements. She quickly identifies children who need additional help and ensures they receive appropriate support to catch up. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder's teaching of mathematics is particularly strong. She introduces mathematical language and counting effortlessly during children's play.  Children have a very close bond with the childminder. She restores children's sense of security quickly when there are changes in the routine. They explore the environment with confidence choosing what they want to play with.  The childminder helps children to become independent. For example, she encourages children to find a hat to wear in the garden and to help rub-in sunscreen.  The childminder reflects on her practice to improve what she does. For example, she

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This provision is good

has changed the way she assesses children's development to help her measure children's progress more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to explore how things work and to think and respond to her questions to help them develop their ideas to extend their learning.  The childminder does not encourage parents to contribute more fully to their children's assessments to provide an even more consistent approach to their 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

 create more opportunities for children to explore, to find out how things work, and to think and respond to questions to help develop their ideas and extend their learning  encourage parents' involvement in their children's learning so they can contribute more fully to the assessments of their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and her self-evaluation, and sampled documents that support her service.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outside learning environment.  The inspector took account of parents' views recorded in recent questionnaires and letters.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge to help improve her teaching practice to benefit children. For example, she has added lots of visual props to use with stories and rhymes to help extend children's mathematical understanding and develop their communication and language skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. She knows how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to protect their welfare. The childminder amends her policies and procedures to reflect changes in statutory requirements to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans precisely and provides a good range of interesting and challenging experiences that help children to progress in their learning. She captures children's interest in early reading and uses their love of books to help build on what they know and can do. The childminder encourages children to recognise and read their names and helps them build on their knowledge. For example, she teaches them the sounds that letters in their name make. The childminder helps children to learn to count. For example, she gives children something visual to focus on, such as felt cakes, so they can count real objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn to tolerate and respect others. For example, one way she does this is to ask children to play quietly to help them respect others that are tired and want to relax or sleep. The childminder provides a broad range of resources in an environment that is rich in learning opportunities. She encourages children's independence; for example, she asks children to put away their toys and to find their shoes before going outdoors. The childminder helps children learn to behave well. For instance, she helps children to think about their actions and better ways to play together with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that help prepare them for future learning. Children enjoy counting, for example when they sing rhymes and count ducks in the water tray. They enjoy drawing pictures and making marks to represent writing, such as addressing a picture 'to daddy'. Children learn to be respectful of other people and to share and take turns, for instance as they play and follow the rules of games with their friends. Children learn the importance of good health, such as keeping safe in the sun and eating a balanced diet. Children are physically active. They enjoy kicking and throwing balls into a net, for example.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476025 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 972334 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 lives in Hillingdon, Middlesex. The childminder operates her service between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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