Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2016 25 February 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 made good improvements since the last inspection, to support children's good health effectively.  The childminder continually improves children's experiences to further develop their understanding of how things work in the world around them.  The childminder builds strong, nurturing relationships with the children. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively and builds a secure base from which they are ready and able to learn. ?  The childminder has established an effective programme of professional development opportunities, to increase her knowledge and understanding and raise outcomes for children. ?  The childminder closely observes children as they play and accurately assesses their development and learning so that they progress well. ?  The childminder provides a wealth of inspiring activities that contribute towards children's enjoyment and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to fully include children's likes and interests in her planning, to build further on children's learning experiences.  The childminder does not consistently use parents' views to effectively improve her practice further.

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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 systems for self-evaluation even further so that parents' views help to identify areas for development  include children's likes and interests more thoroughly in activity planning, to further enhance children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector read parents' written comments to gather their views.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and watched her interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at written policies and other relevant documents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her knowledge of requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice thoroughly to identify what works well and to target further improvements. She carries out daily checks to ensure the environments and resources remain suitable for children to use safely. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder has devised very effective procedures to make sure that children have opportunities to engage in a variety of experiences that cover all areas of learning. She works well with parents so that they are well informed about the progress their children make. Written comments from parents show how happy they are with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and very experienced. She is a good teacher and interacts well with children. She asks purposeful questions to support their learning and encourages their developing language and communication skills very effectively. She talks to children as they play and offers new words to increase their vocabulary. Children's mathematical skills are incorporated into everyday activities; for example, as they count and talk about size and shape. Children are engaged and fascinated as they enjoy the challenging activities and resources. Older children are learning skills that help to prepare them for when they go to school. The childminder develops children's awareness of diversity well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who works well with their parents to meet children's individual care routines. The childminder helps children to settle quickly into her care. She is a good role model who has a respectful, consistent and calm approach to managing children's behaviour. She provides children with plenty of loving praise and encouragement, and rewards them for their efforts. Children behave well and are learning to share their toys, take turns, and to consider the feelings of others. The childminder gives children healthy meals and encourages them to enjoy fruit at snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children understand simple numbers and can count. Their speaking, listening and early writing skills are progressing well. Children interact together well and are leaning how to respect one another. All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or their move to school. Children enjoy using their imaginations and learning about the differences between people in the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281739 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057664 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Uxbridge, Middlesex. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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