Childminder EY476642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 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 provides a good balance of play and learning opportunities indoors and during outings. Children explore their surroundings with interest, they confidently select from good-quality resources as they make decisions about their play.  The childminder effectively uses information about what children can already do, as well as her observations to assess, plan and monitor their next stage in learning. She welcomes parents’ views about children's ongoing care and learning.  The childminder ensures children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks; daily fresh air and exercise. They develop good hygiene practices, such as hand washing, to help them develop healthy lifestyle habits.  The childminder keeps up-to-date with current good practice in childcare and early education. She has an accurate view of how well the children in her care learn and develop.  Children are happy, content. They feel secure because the childminder is attentive and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not reviewed all aspects of her premises to identify potential hazards.

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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 the use of risk assessments to better identity any potential hazards in all aspects of the home environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing and interacting together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector considered written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, self-evaluation, the childminder's training records and certificates and the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

This is the first inspection since registration. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses effective ways of working with them to ensure they make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder carefully evaluates what is working well and identifies areas she can improve. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues and understands how to report any concerns. The childminder has risk assessments in place to make sure she considers all potential hazards for outings to promote children's safety. She takes immediate action to remedy identified risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in meeting children's individual needs. She ensures that she works with parents and external agencies provide care and learning that helps children grow, develop and progress. Children recognise numbers, learn to count and become aware of mathematical language to compare size and quantity. They learn to calculate because the childminder asks, for example, ‘how many more?’ The childminder skilfully introduces the wider world into the children’s daily experiences through visits to the children’s centre. She also works closely with other childminders to help children develop their understanding of the local community and extend their social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts warmly with children making them feel valued and safe. Children are well behaved because the childminder uses a positive approach and praises them for doing things well. Children feel a sense of belonging and security because the childminder creates links with their homes. For example, they see photographs of their parents and siblings while they are in her setting. Parents’ feedback is very positive and they express their high satisfaction in the sharing of information about their children's care and learning. The childminder uses various ways of communicating with parents which includes daily feedback, sharing learning records and daily diaries detailing children's care, learning and planned next steps.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to manage their own emerging personal care and independence skills. They develop strong communication skills as the childminder focuses on promoting good speaking and listening. For example, she encourages children to respond to her questions by giving them sufficient time to think. This helps them prepare for their next stage in learning well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476642 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1051312 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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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 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and school aged child in Ruislip, Middlesex. The family home is a first floor flat and childminding takes place mainly in the large lounge, with bathroom and sleeping facilities also on the same floor. There is a communal garden for outdoor play and learning. The family have three cats. The childminder holds an early years degree. The childminder offers funding for two year olds. The childminder offers places for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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