Childminder EY466752

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 9 June 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 is enthusiastic and conscientious in her work. For example, she seeks relevant training courses to improve her teaching skills.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder communicates effectively with parents to keep them well informed and to involve them in their children's learning.  The childminder provides a warm and family-oriented environment. Children show that they are comfortable and demonstrate strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder organises her environment well to ensure all children have easy access to a broad range of age-appropriate resources to support their play.  Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder monitors their ongoing development and plans for their next steps in learning.  The childminder teaches children the importance of sharing and being kind to others. Children demonstrate good listening and attention skills through following simple

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This provision is good

instructions and cooperate well during their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make full use of the outdoor area to enhance learning opportunities for children, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors.  Occasionally, the childminder does not exchange information fully with other early years settings to support children's continuity in learning even further.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to explore the outdoor environment to broaden their learning as much as possible  enhance links with other settings that children attend, in particular, to develop a more consistent approach to sharing information regarding children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid qualification and public liability insurance certificate.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her child protection responsibilities. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may alert her to any welfare concerns and how to report these to appropriate agencies. The childminder seeks opportunities to enhance the quality of her provision. For example, she meets up with other childminders to exchange ideas and she reads relevant literature. She regularly evaluates her practice to assess what works well and where she needs to improve. The childminder is well organised and maintains the required documentation, which she uses successfully to underpin her practice. She shares her policies and procedures with the parents. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. For instance, the childminder undertakes rigorous risk assessments and supervises children at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages with children well, such as to help extend their vocabulary and mathematical skills. For example, she counts with children as they stack blocks, to support their understanding of numbers and counting. Children enjoy being imaginative. For example, they explore animal figures and pair these up, while learning new words such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. Children's literacy skills are developing well. For instance, they enjoy the childminder reading to them and using rhyming words. The childminder skilfully plans a good range of activities and experiences for the children to understand the world. For example, children enjoy learning about the North Pole, including how the ice melts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistent in her approach to managing children's behaviour. For example, she distracts them from unwanted behaviour by offering alternatives. Children receive lots of praise, which helps motivate them to have a positive attitude to learning. They learn to manage their own personal needs and take on responsibilities happily, such as helping to tidy up. They develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy jumping and dancing to music and movements. The childminder teaches children to adopt good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before they eat. The children have good opportunities to learn about the community. For example, they celebrate special events with other childminders and their children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from when they start and show they are ready for moving on to nursery or school. They develop effective early writing skills and are confident to socialise with others and build friendships, such as through attending local groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466752 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1069592 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder holds an 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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