Whiter, Amanda Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 1 July 2014

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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 very good relationships with the parents. They work as partners to support children's learning and personal care very well.  The childminder and her assistants provide a warm and nurturing environment, enabling the children to feel safe and secure in the home. The children show good levels of self confidence and self-esteem.  Children learn to share, take turns and respect each other as they play. Children's behaviour is good and they learn simple rules that keep them safe.  Children enjoy a good range of activities that contribute to their health and develop their physical skills.  Children make good progress in the setting and are motivated to learn.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of the provision. She supports her assistants to attend training courses to continue to develop their skills and their knowledge of how to improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the organisation of group activities is not as effective as possible to include the youngest children who choose to join in.  At times, the childminder and her assistants miss opportunities that arise to encourage children to complete tasks independently.

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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 and improve the organisation of group activities to reflect the needs of the youngest children as fully as possible  extend support and encouragement for children to attempt manageable tasks to extend their independence even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children, the childminder and one of her assistants at play and discussed the learning of the children observed in an activity.  The inspector examined the records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read questionnaires from the parents.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set out in her last inspection and this has led to improvements in children's learning and development. The childminder supports her assistants to develop their confidence and to extend children's learning. The childminder's partnership with parents is very good. For example, the childminder has regular discussions, often on a daily basis, to keep parents informed about the care and learning of their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children good communication and language skills. For example, as she reads their favourite book, she uses lots of expression, points to the pictures and repeats words so children learn new vocabulary. The childminder asks simple questions that children can understand and respond to, and she extends their mathematical learning as they count the fruits in the story. The childminder helps to develop children's hand muscles, for example, by encouraging them to thread wool through the different shaped fruits from the story. Children have a safe space to play and explore, which helps them develop good levels of self-confidence. The childminder has a good range of interesting resources for children to choose in their play, which supports their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers relevant information from the parents about their children's care and learning needs and on what they already know. The childminder and her assistants have a very caring and friendly relationship with the children, which helps with children's social and emotional well-being. Children's physical development has improved since the last inspection. For example, the children have balancing equipment in the garden to help with coordination. Children have regular opportunities to go on trips. For example, they walk to the park and the local school, which helps to support a healthy lifestyle. The childminder also encourages healthy eating with nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points. Young children learn to imitate and explore words, for example, by listening to stories, singing songs and hearing the sounds of the letters. Children learn to listen to each other as they talk in a group about what they have done at home. Children develop good relationships and quickly learn to be cooperative and tolerant of others. For example, they tidy up the toys and equipment and help each other. All children gain a wide range of skills, which prepares them well for the next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418353 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1071337 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 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Eastcote, Hillingdon. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 4 and works with two assistants. The childminder cares for children all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two 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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