Childminder EY488746

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 warm, caring and welcoming. She is a good role model for the children. They are secure in their relationship with her, turning to her for help or comfort, if needed.  The childminder reflects on the quality of the learning opportunities she provides and effectively targets areas for improvement.  The children benefit from the knowledge and skills the childminder gains, such as through training. This improves outcomes for all children.  The childminder carefully monitors the children's learning and quickly identifies any children who may need additional support. She puts strategies in place to help them catch up and works with other professionals, if needed. The childminder effectively supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder successfully plans interesting opportunities for the children to learn about people in the local community which may be outside their usual experience.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although parents receive good information about their children's care, they are not supported well in helping them to extend their learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently connect her praise to what children do. As a result, at times children do not fully understand what they have achieved.

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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 the support for parents to continue their children's learning at home  explore ways in which children can be supported more clearly in recognising their achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the rooms and the resources used by the children.  The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents.  The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in her care and knows the procedure to follow. The childminder has completed relevant training about how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. Regular risk assessments help the childminder to make sure children are safe. For example, she teaches them how to cross the road safely when they are out on their regular local walks. Parents provide detailed information about what their children know and can do when they join her setting. This helps the childminder to quickly assess their starting points and plan what they need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and interesting environment for the children. She is skilled at extending children's learning during activities. For example, she asks different types of questions, such as encouraging them to think about the colour red. Children are also supported in developing their own learning. Those who are learning English as an additional language benefit from the childminder's use of a wide vocabulary. Children choose from a wide range of books that teaches them about the similarities and differences of people in the community. They learn about the natural world, for example, on trips to the local park and visiting farms. Children are excited when they talk about the different animals they have seen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents praise the care their children receive and feel they make good progress. They say the childminder supports them and they feel they can ask for help and advice, if needed. The childminder supports children's social and emotional well-being effectively and they learn to care for each other and their environment. Children's physical development is supported well. For example, they help themselves to water, enjoy eating fruit and learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children behave well. They enjoy making choices together about which activities they do and their social skills are supported well.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children are sociable and eager to learn. They enjoy naming different colours as they play. For example, they choose 'orange' card to draw on and eat 'red' strawberries. They are confident in choosing their own resources and keen to include others in their activities. Children learn how to carry out simple acts of self-care. For instance, they put on their coats and shoes. This supports them in preparing for their next stage of learning, including school. Children progress well from their different starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488746 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1013296 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Ruislip, Middlesex. The childminder offers childcare from 7.30am to 6pm for five days a week, all year round, except for family holidays. She holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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