Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 17 February 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 show good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes a warm and nurturing environment and this helps children to feel safe and secure.  The childminder makes ongoing improvements to benefit the children. She has addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents and they work together in partnership to support children's learning and care effectively.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe, including how to reduce risks in the home.  Children behave well. They are clear on the childminder's expectations. They show respect towards each other and treat their environment and resources with care.  The childminder has a good range of activities and resources. Children are engaged, motivated to learn and make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not challenge the children and extend their learning further.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to fully promote children's independence.

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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

 build on what the children know and can do to challenge them even more in their learning  make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves to enhance their growing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation including children's records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector spoke to parents about the childminder's practice and took account of feedback from questionnaires.  The inspector observed an activity jointly with the childminder.

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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 being at risk from harm, including extremist behaviours. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards and help ensure the premises are safe. The childminder makes good use of training to improve her teaching, for example, in communication and language. She has addressed the recommendations set out in the previous inspection and this has led to improvements in her practice, especially with effective self-evaluation. For example, she has continued to develop the observation and assessment system to help monitor children's progress. The childminder monitors children's progress and regularly shares information with parents. For example, she holds discussions with them to help keep them informed about the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very well with the children as they play, sometimes repeating phrases and encouraging children to learn new vocabulary. The childminder asks simple questions that children can understand and respond to. She incorporates the language of mathematics and measurement into their everyday activities. For example, while sorting pencils, they counted how many needed sharpening and identified the longest and shortest pencil. The childminder encourages literacy with lots of mark making and looking at letters. She supports the children to put their ideas onto paper and then asks them to describe what they have drawn. The childminder ensures that the children have a safe space to play and explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children where they settle quickly. Parents comment that their children are happy and enjoy attending. The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity in children's care and learning. She is a positive role model and helps children to share and care for each other. This encourages the children to feel valued as they are praised for their good behaviour. Children enjoy physical activity in the garden and in the park, which helps with their physical well-being. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle, for example, by encouraging parents to bring in healthy lunches and providing a range of nutritious fruits for snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children learn numbers and explore words and sounds, for example, through discussion and looking at books. All children gain a wide range of skills which help to prepare them for the next stage of their learning. For example, children behave well, develop excellent relationships and quickly learn to be cooperative and tolerant of others. There is a good range of interesting resources for children to choose in their play. Children are eager to take part in the different activities, which enhances their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331301 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1092653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Uxbridge. She has a diploma in home- based childcare. The childminder operates her service for most of the year.

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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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Telephone number

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