Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 14 March 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first aid certificate, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has not evaluated her practice effectively to identify areas for development to make further improvements to her practice that benefit children.  The childminder creates limited opportunities for children to be creative. For example, they do not have access to a wide range of media or materials to explore and use to express their ideas.

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It has the following strengths

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked with the local authority adviser to develop her understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress accurately. She plans meaningful activities for children to support their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder takes steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she teaches young children how to look after themselves and to wash their hands.  The childminder helps children to actively engage in learning new skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their development.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. They settle in quickly and show that they feel secure in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain an appropriate paediatric first aid qualification to ensure an up-to-date understanding of how to respond to accidents in emergency situations involving children. 24/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 use evaluation more effectively to identify all aspects of development and improve outcomes for children  create more opportunities for children to express their ideas creatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, qualification certificates, and a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector read the references and comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. However, she does not review some aspects of her provision effectively to focus on priorities to meet statutory requirements. For example, the childminder has failed to update her paediatric first aid qualification. However, she knows how to respond in emergencies to keep children safe. The childminder understands how to protect children's welfare and how to report any concerns about children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other professionals. For example, she talks to health visitors to seek advice about support for children's physical development. She works in strong partnership with parents. They share information about children's care and learning, which helps to support continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development and plans accurately to help them progress in their learning. For example, she arranges valuable play opportunities with other children at playgroups and playgrounds, which helps to increase children's social development. The childminder builds on children's developing communication skills well. For instance, she talks to young children, repeats the words they say to help with their pronunciation and asks them simple questions. The childminder develops children's early mathematical skills, such as spatial awareness. For example, she motivates them to find the correct place for the pieces of a wooden puzzle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's first aid certificate has recently expired. Nevertheless, she can explain the action she will take in response to any accidents or emergencies children have, to maintain children's safety and well-being. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, for example, how to cross the road safely. She encourages children to manage tasks for themselves to support their independence skills. Children develop confidence to try new activities and learn new skills. For example, the childminder praises children for their big and small achievements. The childminder teaches children about similarities and differences between them and other people in the wider world. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children eagerly investigate and explore. They learn a good range of skills that prepare them for future learning. Children solve problems, such as how many bricks they can place on top of each other to make a tower balance. They operate technology resources, such as pushing the keys on the toy telephone to make a call. They develop a love for reading and imitate the emotions pictured in a book. Children learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are active and enjoy the challenge of physical activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469572 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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