Childminder 153487

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 9 December 2015

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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 is experienced, and has a positive and professional approach to her role. For example, she has made improvements since the last inspection to achieve better outcomes for children.  Children enjoy a wide variety of toys and stimulating activities to help them make good progress. For example, they have fun during role play, as they pretend to make 'hot' drinks and have a picnic together.  Children have strong relationships with each other and the childminder. They are happy, very settled and feel emotionally secure.  The childminder is an effective role model for the children and she helps them to behave well. For example, she teaches children to say the 'magic words', share their toys and take turns.  The childminder carries out effective risk assessments in her home and when on outings to help keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of the available space to support children who benefit from learning outdoors.  The childminder does not involve parents fully in sharing ongoing information about their children's achievements at home, to help children make the best possible progress.

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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

 increase opportunities for outdoor learning, particularly for those children who benefit from learning outdoors  provide further opportunities to engage parents in sharing information about their children's learning and development, to provide a more consistent approach between home and the setting.

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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 range of policies, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents to obtain their views about the service they receive and read written feedback from them.  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

The childminder evaluates her setting effectively, and has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has gained knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and shares this with parents to involve them in their children's learning. She works well with other professionals to ensure she meets the legal requirements. The childminder is committed to raising the standards of her provision to benefit children. A recent course, for example, has given her additional confidence to improve how she supports children's health and well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder gets to know children and their families well to support their needs. She makes good use of the information gathered from her precise observations and assessments to help her plan challenging activities. For example, she adapts her teaching methods to support children's individual communication and language development effectively. Children listen to their favourite nursery songs and sing along happily, copying actions with delight. The childminder is successful in supporting children's early literacy skills. For example, she encourages them to look at familiar pictures, and to link and sound out letters. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. For example, she helps children to count the toy bricks, encourages them to add more and learn different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the warm and caring relationships with the childminder. This helps them to gain confidence and develop their emotional well-being. The childminder praises children's achievements consistently and, for example, gives them stickers to support their good behaviour. Children are delighted and this helps to keep them motivated throughout their play. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides them with nutritious home-made meals and ensures they have access to fresh water regularly. Children enjoy trips to the library and walks to the local park to extend their learning, such as their social and physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and independent learners. They carry out achievable tasks, such as tidying up their toys after play and are keen to feed themselves. Children spend their time purposefully and set challenges for themselves. For example, children manoeuvre their way around the home confidently as they take their baby dolls in a buggy for a walk. Overall, children gain good skills to help them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153487 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except on 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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