Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 has strong relationships with parents. She is confident to share information on children's progress and helps parents to extend children's learning at home. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and monitoring their development. She highlights any areas where children may require extra support and effectively puts strategies in place to support them, working closely with parents.  Children behave well. The childminder encourages positive behaviour. She acts as a good role model and encourages children to play cooperatively together, praising their efforts.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she adds new words into their vocabulary and asks questions to extend their learning.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards her work. She keeps her knowledge

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This provision is good

current and attends a range of training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have limited opportunities to find out about similarities and differences between themselves and others, to fully extend their understanding of the world.  The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to gain the views of parents to help her improve her practice.

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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

 develop children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their understanding of the world  develop further the opportunities for parents to contribute their views to help improve practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the early years requirements and keeps up to date with current legislation. For example, she meets with other professionals to discuss ideas about good practice and ways to support children further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice effectively to identify areas for development and supports continuous improvement well. The childminder has established relationships with the local schools. She regularly shares information with them to provide a continued approach towards children's learning and to support children when moving on to these settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children during their play and follows their lead as they explore the environment. Children thrive on the attention that the childminder gives them. They enjoy chatting with her and she listens patiently and gives them time to put their thoughts into words. Children develop good physical skills and have great fun being active in the garden. For example, they play a variety of ball games, sack races and balancing games. The childminder uses information from her ongoing observations to monitor children's progress and to plan a broad range of learning experiences, which match their interests and abilities. Children delight in a wide range of creative activities. For example, they freely explore different tools for making marks, paints, glues and collage materials to create masterpieces that they are very proud of.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy with the childminder. She is kind, sensitive and treats them with respect. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she consistently praises children and encourages them to achieve, building their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder takes the time to get to know the children and their families well. For example, parents share detailed information about their children's care needs and interests when they first start at the setting. Children enjoy daily outdoor activities, such as play in the garden and walks in the local area. They regularly visit children's centres and playgroups where they can mix with others to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn independence skills and are happy at the setting. Children are motivated to take on challenges. For example, young children keep trying and build their confidence using ride-on toys in the garden, while being closely supported by the childminder. Children are prepared well for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473098 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 976755 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 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 lives in Hayes, Middlesex. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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Telephone number

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