Childminder EY470403

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 Not applicable

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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 does not encourage children to follow good hygiene routines to keep them healthy and make sure that she minimises the spread of infections. She is also in breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not encourage parents to contribute what they know about their children's development to assessments to help provide continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively, to identify where improvements can be made to meet requirements and ensure better outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows children well. She regularly observes and tracks their progress and plans for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  Children actively explore the learning environment and choose from a range of toys and resources with which to play. The childminder interacts with children well.  The childminder is kind and sensitive to children's emotional needs. She encourages children to have a go at tasks she sets and uses regular praise and reassurance. Children are confident at trying new things. They learn to be kind and caring, use good manners and behave well.

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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

 ensure that children's good health is maintained by implementing consistent hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of infection 30/12/2016

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 27/01/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 encourage parents to share information about children's learning from home, to contribute to assessments and provide consistency in children's learning and development  develop effective arrangements to evaluate all aspects of practice and work on areas for development to make continuous improvements that benefit children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed children during play throughout the inspection and the childminder's quality of teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector sampled documentation including a selection of the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have effective arrangements to evaluate her provision. She realised on the day of inspection that her paediatric first-aid qualification expired a few months ago. However, she knows what to do if children have an accident in her care, which minimises any risks to them. Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. However, she does not encourage parents to share information about children's achievements from home or to contribute to their assessments. This does not provide consistency in children's learning and development. The childminder has a generally positive attitude towards her professional development. For instance, she researches information online and exchanges ideas with other childminders. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's safety. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and makes required assessments. She focuses on what children need to learn next when planning for their development. For example, she encourages children to join in creative activities and use paintbrushes and crayons to help them develop good pencil grip and practise early writing skills. The childminder talks to children at their level, uses appropriate questioning and helps them develop good communication skills. She ensures that children have plenty of time to solve problems during play such as working out how to connect the train track pieces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have consistent hygiene procedures in place such as washing her and the children's hands to avoid the spread of infections. She helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains why something may be unsafe and what they need to do about it. The childminder keeps children physically active and inspires them to play in the fresh air whenever possible such as in the garden or playgrounds. She teaches children about similarities and differences between them and the wider world including through play with small-world toys, stories and celebrations of many festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing skills they need in preparation for school. They enjoy pointing at different countries on the world map carpet. Children learn to be independent and confident in childminder's home. They are motivated to learn and explore. Children understand simple mathematical concepts such as measures and numbers. They eagerly name what colours they can see and enjoy singing rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470403 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1074600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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