Childminder in Hertfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 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 evaluates her practice regularly. She seeks the views of children, parents and the early years adviser effectively to enhance her provision and provide good outcomes for children.  The childminder communicates with parents effectively. They share information about children's needs, achievements and progress from the setting and home. They work together to provide continuity in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder carefully plans for children's learning and teaches them skills that prepare them for the next steps in their learning. All children, including those who receive funding and those who are learning English as an additional language, make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder. They settle in quickly when they first start and seek her caring attention when they are tired or hurt.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions and she answers them herself. Children do not always have opportunities to enhance their thinking, imagination and language skills.  Children have a limited range of opportunities to practise using technology for different purposes, to help them extend their learning experiences.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to think and respond to questions carefully, to help extend their thinking, imagination and communication skills  provide greater opportunities for children to use technological resources for different purposes to help enhance their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed children during play and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sought parents' views through discussions and written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills to extend her understanding of good practice. She keep herself up to date, including researching early years matters, and attends training courses whenever possible. For example, she has developed a greater understanding of how to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and how to plan for their next steps effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places high focus on risk assessing her home environment and ensures that the children are safe in her care. She is fully aware of what procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child, to protect their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly. She monitors children's achievements precisely to identify any gaps in learning and plans to help them make good progress. The childminder focuses on helping children gain new skills in all areas of learning and development. For example, she helped children to practise using their small muscles during a threading activity and to make a cereal ring for the birds to eat. The childminder helps children to develop a love for early reading. She encourages children to choose stories to read and to talk about the characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children how to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and provides children with time to be active in the garden and in parks. The childminder helps children understand rules and boundaries and acceptable behaviour. Even young children have good manners and are kind. The childminder teaches children about differences between themselves and about cultures around the world. For instance, she tells them stories and plans enjoyable activities for festivals during the year. She gives children lots of choice in their play and helps them to grow in confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development. They learn to be independent and manage simple tasks for themselves. Children share, cooperate well with each other, and their behaviour is good. They recognise the names of colours and learn early mathematical concepts. For instance, they count objects and name shapes, such as oval, rectangle and square. Children develop early writing skills. For example, they enjoy painting and make marks on the blackboard with chalk. Children confidently choose toys of their interest, such as trains, buses and dolls. They are creative and enjoy making music with a range of musical instruments. Children are very sociable, which helps them prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471646 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 977724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 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 Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 7.30pm, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two years.

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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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