Childminder EY285441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 24 March 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 has worked hard since her last inspection. She continues to develop and improve her knowledge and practice. For example, she attends further training, talks to other childminders and works closely with her local authority.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows them well as individuals and monitors their development closely in order to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant have very good relationships with the children and they share strong attachments. Children are settled and secure.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly discusses their children's progress with them and keeps them up to date with, and involved in, their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, when supporting play, the childminder asks questions to extend children's learning but does not allow quite enough time for them to think through their responses.  The childminder offers some useful support and mentoring for her assistant, however this does not focus precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 provide children with plenty of time to think about, respond and talk through their own ideas  extend opportunities for the assistant's professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 and her assistant work very well together and act as good role models for the children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and sets clear priorities for improvement. She takes into account the views of parents, for example through parents' comments and feedback, and considers children's needs and interests. She has high expectations of herself, her assistant and the children. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training. They have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works in close partnership with other settings children are moving to and effectively shares information to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans well for all areas of learning. Children learn through a wide range of experiences and are highly motivated by activities that reflect their interests. For example, children experiment with a range of tools in paint, using their hands, brushers and stamps to explore colours and textures. The childminder makes accurate assessments through good-quality observations. She uses these to plan a broad range of activities based around children's interests and adapts these for each child's age and stage of learning. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to encourage their early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy playing card games, matching numbers and counting objects to create a pair.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant show genuine care for children and help them to be kind, considerate and well mannered. They constantly praise the children, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children are well behaved and they can manage turn taking and sharing. The childminder encourages children to begin to develop independence. For example, children enjoy serving themselves at meal times and are given a choice of what they would like to eat. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being. For example, she encourages children to participate in outdoor play and supports them to eat healthy and nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident and communicate well. For example, they look through catalogues and talk with adults and other children about what they like, which sparks conversations about their home and what they enjoy doing. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285441 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1054682 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works with an assistant and her service is open all year round on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, 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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