Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 13 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has a professional approach to her role. Since the last inspection, she has taken very positive steps to address the action and recommendations, to achieve good outcomes for children.  Children have access to a wide range of exciting toys and resources, indoors and outdoors, to support their learning. This helps them to make good progress from their starting points.  Teaching of communication and language skills is good, and sometimes outstanding. The childminder uses highly effective strategies, such as speaking clearly to children, and giving them ample time to listen and repeat words. Children learn new words to widen their vocabulary.  The childminder's kind and affectionate approach helps to keep children happy and emotionally secure. Children respond very positively to cuddles and reassurance.  The childminder supports children well to learn about the world around them. For

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This provision is good

example, children enjoy looking at photographs and different places they have visited.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children consolidate and extend further their mathematical learning during play.  The childminder does not always have high expectations of children, for example, to support them to complete achievable tasks for themselves.

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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

 make full use of all opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills during play  help children to develop further their independence and self-help skills in managing appropriate tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children, and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a selection of policies, including her safeguarding procedures and paediatric first-aid certificate.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector read complimentary cards and written feedback from parents.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document, and examined how she evaluates her provision and targets areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed paediatric first-aid training, to ensure she has the correct knowledge and skills to deal with children's minor accidents and injuries. She has clear policies and procedures to follow, including in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder works closely with other childminders to evaluate what she does, and identify areas for improvement. She is proactive in sharing her strong practice with others to benefit children and their families. For example, the childminder introduced 'Ellie the elephant' to help support children's emotional well-being. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, for example, through reading relevant childcare materials and conducting online research.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides interesting experiences and responds quickly to children's spontaneous play. For example, when she observed children showed interest in role play, she provided children with baby dolls and toy buggies, to support their imagination. The childminder develops children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, she has made 'bags of fun' and filled them with interesting objects and books to bring stories to life. She takes children to the library frequently to choose their favourite books and resources, to keep them highly motivated. The childminder observes and tracks children's progress carefully, to plan activities and identify their next steps. She shares the information with parents to keep them informed and ensure they work together to meet children's needs. Parents praise the good care and teaching their children receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good healthy lifestyles and their understanding of how to play safely. For example, the childminder encourages children to wear a hat during outdoor play, to protect them from the heat. Children show a love of exercise as they catch bubbles outdoors, for example. The childminder encouraged them to clap their hands and jump to reach the bubbles as they flew into the air, developing children's physical skills. The childminder models good behaviour and makes her expectations clear to children. For example, she reminds children to say, 'Pardon,' when they want her or others to repeat what has been said. Children learn to behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of important skills that prepare them well for the next step of their learning. For example, they learn to feed and look after the pet animals, to help increase their awareness of nature and the natural world. Overall, children are active and confident learners, and enjoy their time at this welcoming environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252415 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057626 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, excluding 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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