Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 31 March 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 significantly improved the quality of her practice and provision since the last inspection. She reflects well on the quality of her service and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has enhanced opportunities for messy play to help develop children's creative interests.  Children are happy and motivated to learn. The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of suitable activities and resources. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are relaxed and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs.  Children behave well. They know from an early age to share, be kind and to respect others. The childminder is a positive role model.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established links with professionals at other settings children attend.  The childminder does not consistently evaluate activities as well as possible to inform her planning for children's next steps in learning.

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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

 build further links with staff at other settings children attend to complement and support children's learning further  make effective use of the evaluations of activities to plan more precisely to support children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practice and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for children's use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improvement. She has addressed all actions and recommendations made at the last inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder continually develops her knowledge. For example, she researches information, has regular discussions with other childminders and links with local children's centres. The childminder works effectively with parents. She has a shared approach to children's learning and development. For example, she monitors children's progress and shares this information with parents. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and support the childminder provides and that they are kept well informed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well in children's play. She encourages children to become independent from a young age, while staying nearby to offer support. For example, young children persevere and have fun as they separate and build blocks. Children show high levels of self-esteem. For example, they show pride in their achievements and smile when the childminder praises them. The childminder provides a sharp focus on children's communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children about the activities, introduces new words and takes time to listen to their responses. Children thoroughly enjoy singing and join in with action songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy regular walks, make trips to the park and play in the childminder's garden. Younger children develop their physical skills in walking, for example, they enjoy pushing dolls in prams. Children's care needs are met well. For example, the childminder notices when children are tired or hungry and quickly responds to their needs. The childminder supports children's understanding of safety. For example, she helps children learn road safety on outings. The childminder helps children to understand differences in others' lives and beliefs other than their own. For instance, they learn about different festivals throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children are curious and eager to learn from an early age. They are confident to independently explore the resources available and show good levels of concentration. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231044 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works weekdays, during most weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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