Childminder EY390647

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2017 15 April 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not recognise the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not fully maximise opportunities to enhance children's literacy skills, particularly for those who prefer to be outside.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during activities to build on children's ideas, stretch their thinking and encourage their problem-solving skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy warm relationships with the childminder, who is sensitive to their needs. This helps to foster their well-being effectively.  The childminder provides an interesting variety of toys and activities to engage children in play. Children concentrate well and persevere at activities.  The childminder offers children different experiences to enjoy in the local community, such as visits to parks and libraries. This helps them to learn about the wider world.  Children behave well, which indicates that the feel safe in the childminder's care. Children learn to respect others and the environment.  Partnerships with parents are good. The regular exchange of information helps to provide consistency for children's learning and care.  The childminder reviews her practice and considers the views of other professionals to help inform some improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 implement systems to complete the required progress check for children aged two years, and provide a short written summary to parents. 12/06/2017

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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

 further develop the range of opportunities to enhance children's literacy development, particularly for those who prefer to be outside  take every opportunity during activities with children to build on their ideas and to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector carried out observations of teaching practice and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, parents and children.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's policies and documents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's systems for evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder reviews her practice, she has omitted to make arrangements for carrying out the statutory progress check for children aged two years. The childminder has undertaken training since her last inspection to develop her practice, for example, on supporting children's behaviour. She also supports her assistants to improve their knowledge. For example, they benefit from reading relevant information for them to help broaden their understanding of safeguarding frameworks. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to keep the premises free from hazards so that children can play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. Although there are weaknesses in the assessment of two-year-old children's learning, she observes children at play and uses this information to provide activities that further their development. Children are encouraged to choose their own play and the childminder joins in by following their lead. She helps children to gain early mathematical skills, such as by counting the number of ducks in the water tray with them. Children's early language development is supported. For example, the childminder encourages them to identify and name different colours. The childminder also communicates with staff from other settings that children attend to help provide continuity for their learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and families. Children are motivated to explore and learn. The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they have daily access to fresh air and exercise in the large garden. Children also enjoy healthy snacks, such as a choice of fresh fruits. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about differences in society. For instance, she teaches them to appreciate a range of cultural celebrations and traditions.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally prepared for their next stage of learning. However, weaknesses in assessments for two-year-old children hinder the consistency of good outcomes for all children. Children are gaining suitable skills towards their move on to school. For example, they engage in activities to help develop their early writing and mathematical knowledge. Children form good social skills and are confident to involve adults in their learning. They also learn to become independent, such as through managing their personal needs competently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390647 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1093777 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates weekdays between 8am and 6pm, throughout the year. Two assistants work with the childminder. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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