Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 3 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

 Children have good opportunities to develop a broad variety of physical skills including jumping, balancing and throwing and catching.  The childminder offers children a broad range of fresh and exciting activities. She assesses children regularly and uses this information to provide suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress.  The childminder considers all areas of her practice and has set clear targets to build ongoing improvement.  The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents to support children's learning. She uses different ways to keep parents effectively informed of their children's progress.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She uses a fair, consistent and gentle approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of resources has not been fully developed to enable children to make independent choices in their play.  Although the childminder provides nutritious food for children, she doesn't make the most of opportunities to teach them the value of making healthy choices.

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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

 review the organisation of resources to further support children's independence  make the most of opportunities to support children to understand the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children. She spoke with the children when appropriate.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about what she needs to do should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She has secure knowledge of the possible signs that may indicate concern about a child's welfare. The childminder supports children to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she carries out regular drills so that children know how to leave the premises safely in an emergency. She checks all areas of her home to help prevent accidents. The childminder takes action to develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, she reads widely to get new ideas for activities. The childminder reviews her work regularly, including planning and assessment, to identify and remedy any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn to share and take turns, for instance, as they play role-play games cooperatively. The childminder encourages their creativity and language skills well. For example, she describes the texture of rice as children scoop it into different containers. The childminder teaches children words, such as 'full' and 'empty', to support their early mathematics skills. For instance, she teaches children how to count items they play with and points out the names of different shapes. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. For example, she reads stories in interesting tones and encourages children's participation. The childminder makes timely interventions in children's play to support their learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder teaches them about road safety and advises them against climbing on furniture. Overall, children have good independence skills. For example, they learn how to dress themselves and manage their personal needs well. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They concentrate well and learn to respect themselves and others. For instance, the childminder teaches children about different cultural events, such as Diwali, to increase their knowledge of the wider world. The childminder has a secure, warm relationship with children and takes time to find out about each child's individual personality. Children feel valued and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have good early literacy skills and learn about letters and sounds. They are keen communicators. Children have a positive attitude to learning and gain useful skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283405 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Hillingdon, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder cares for children Monday and Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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