Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2016 25 February 2013

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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 skilfully incorporates the seven areas of learning into interesting activities and experiences, and effectively reviews children's good progress. Children progress well and are motivated to acquire new skills.  Children demonstrate a strong sense of well-being and positive self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to play well together, to nurture friendships and cooperation between them.  Children behave well. All minor disagreements are appropriately managed by the childminder and children learn the importance of sharing and taking turns.  Children frequently visit groups and go out in the local community, where they enjoy further opportunities to progress in their learning and learn about the environment.  The childminder holds a relevant qualification and continues her professional development to improve the quality of teaching and the outcomes for children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to freely explore different textures and resources to develop their creative play.  The childminder does not consistently gather the views of parents and children, to build on her good self-evaluation systems and further improve children's outcomes.

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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

 use the views of children and parents to further improve the quality of provision and children's experiences  extend opportunities for children to freely explore the resources and materials available, to develop their creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home including the kitchen, garden and play areas.  The inspector observed the childminder caring for and playing with the children. She spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults within the home and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled children's progress records and a range of documentation including the safeguarding policy, children's registers, and accident and medication records.  The inspector considered the views of parents as part of the inspection process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe from harm and has developed appropriate procedures that provide a clear process to follow if she has concerns. The childminder makes good use of safety checks and risk assessments to minimise any hazards. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and keeps them informed of children's learning, development and welfare. She also seeks information from other adults involved in children's learning to provide consistency of care. The childminder has met the recommendations set at her last inspection, to improve children's care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress well, to move them forward in their learning. She plans effectively for their likes and interests, and provides good-quality learning experiences for children. She actively encourages them to explore and show an interest in discovering new things. She engages them well and skilfully introduces mathematics into their play. For example, the childminder encourages children to learn about shape and match lids to boxes that contain items for them to explore and fit into other boxes. She effectively introduces language for size such as 'big' and 'small'. The childminder stimulates children's imaginations while they play, to extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and develop a strong sense of self and attachments to the childminder. They enjoy her attention and welcome her interest in their play. The childminder works with parents to help children become happy, sociable and confident individuals. She encourages children to show care and concern for others. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures and promotes children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet. She uses lots of praise and encouragement and thanks children for being kind and polite. Children enjoy the many play opportunities provided indoors and outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and are gaining the skills they need to be ready for school. They are confident, enthusiastic and happy learners. They share with other children and express their preferences. Children listen carefully and follow instructions well. They develop good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450343 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1062817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 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 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care each weekday throughout most of the 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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