Childminder EY467263

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 20 April 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 her previous inspection. She has addressed her actions and recommendations well. The childminder reflects on her service effectively to make positive changes that benefit children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She helps children to make good progress in their learning overall, in readiness for school.  Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They build strong relationships with the childminder and show that they feel emotionally secure.  The childminder provides exciting and challenging activities for children. She observes children as they play and carries out accurate assessments of their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches children how to be kind and respectful to others. She responds to children warmly and praises them for their achievements. Children are kind and behave well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps to develop children's understanding of the differences between people through activities, such as exploring a range of festival celebrations.  The childminder establishes close relationships with other childminders and updates her knowledge and skills to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully exchange information about children's learning with the other settings that they attend, to help children make higher rates of progress.

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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 better partnerships with other settings that children attend, to provide more continuity in children's learning and help them to achieve at a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children. The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of a planned activity.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures and talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks of all adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, which were detailed in written references made available on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to help keep children safe from harm. She regularly involves children and parents in her evaluation process to help her make continuous improvements. The childminder has developed a consistent approach in sharing information with parents about children's learning and development to involve them in their children's care and learning. The childminder has effective arrangements in place to monitor children's progress to further plan and encourage their future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a stimulating environment where children choose from a range of toys and resources that interest them. She successfully supports children's communication and language development. The childminder interacts with children well, engages them in discussions during play and asks children questions that encourage them to think and solve problems. She ensures that children hear and use their home languages in their play to further encourage their language development. The childminder uses mathematical language throughout the day as children learn about numbers, shapes, colours and measurements. She encourages children to be active at all times. For example, children are encouraged to move to music and the songs they sing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and her family. The childminder uses a calm but fair approach to ensure that children understand the boundaries for acceptable behaviour. She teaches children to be responsible and they learn how to stay safe in the home environment. The childminder praises children for their positive behaviour and achievements. She teaches them about healthy eating; for example, as children fill a basket with just healthy foods during play and enjoy a range of healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident learners and make choices in their play. They demonstrate very good levels of independence. Children learn to do things for themselves and they enjoy the responsibility of completing small tasks. They enjoy being creative and expressing their ideas as they play. Children are eager to make marks and draw at every opportunity. They are kind, use good manners and are keen to share. Children learn skills that successfully prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467263 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1057950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year.

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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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