Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 16 March 2015

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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

 Children form emotional bonds with the childminder. They are calm, content and thoroughly enjoy their time with her. Children develop as active learners, making good progress from their starting points.  Children play happily. For example, they enjoy pretending to go to the shops with their buggies. Children are confident to reflect on their own experiences.  The childminder provides children with enjoyable, good-quality learning experiences which reflect their interests and stages of development. She encourages them to be independent from an early age, for instance, by putting on their own coats and shoes.  The childminder effectively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she gains detailed information about their children's starting points and interests.  The childminder has formed good partnerships with parents and local schools. She finds out what children are doing at school and provides resources for children to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use her monitoring processes to pinpoint children's next steps in learning as clearly as possible, to help them progress rapidly.  Some group activities are not organised as well as possible to support the youngest children, such as to extend their social skills.

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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

 continue to develop the monitoring processes, in particular, to focus more sharply on identifying clearly what children need to learn next  review and improve the organisation of some group activities to fully include the youngest children and develop their social skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's records, including how she tracks children's progress and the procedures for keeping children safe.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at suitable times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out comprehensive risk assessments to reduce any hazards. The childminder keeps a detailed record of any accidents and incidents, and effectively shares this with parents. She demonstrates a commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends training and meets with other experienced childminders to enhance her knowledge, and to meet the children's requirements more effectively. In general, the childminder monitors the quality of her work regularly. She reflects well on the service she provides, identifying her strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder questions children skilfully, such as to encourage them to express their feelings and ideas. She stays close to young children while they play. The childminder effectively promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count and use mathematical language during everyday play. Children develop their knowledge of technology; for example, they explore electronic toys and equipment. The childminder understands her responsibility to complete progress checks for children aged two years. She shares results with parents to identify concerns. Young children enjoy playing with a range of natural resources and develop their sensory skills. This helps to encourage children's curiosity and to explore the resources for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches the children well about the importance of good hygiene, such as handwashing routines, and children develop good table manners. The childminder also encourages healthy eating with nutritious snacks and meals. Children learn to look after their environment. For example, they enthusiastically help to tidy away the toys. The childminder is a good role model to children. Children understand the rules and expectations of good behaviour. They have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. For example, they visit local parks, playgroups and libraries. She introduces children to a number of cultural and religious celebrations. The childminder praises children regularly, which helps to motivate them to learn and builds their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children build their confidence well, for example, as they explore the equipment and resources. They are motivated to learn and show curiosity as they play. Children acquire the skills needed for their future learning and eventually for school. For example, children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230717 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1091421 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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