Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2017 13 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has taken positive steps since her last inspection to enhance and improve her practice. For example, she has completed appropriate first-aid training. This helps to keep children safe.  The childminder effectively uses self-evaluation to identify opportunities where she can build upon her skills and knowledge even further, improving outcomes for children.  Children make good use of a wide range of interesting and easily accessible resources. They develop confidence in choosing activities which reflect their current interests. Children progress well in their learning and are well prepared for their future.  The childminder is kind, warm and caring. She is a good role model for the children. She carefully nurtures children's emotional well-being. They are secure, settled and happy.  Parents praise the care their children receive. They provide detailed information about what their children know and can do when they join the setting. The childminder uses

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This provision is good

this to quickly assess children's starting points and identify any children who may need additional support to help them catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's planning does not focus as precisely as possible on the individual learning and development of each child.  The childminder does not always recognise opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills as much as possible.

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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

 focus planning more precisely on children's individual learning and development goals  build on opportunities to use children's immediate interests to continually extend their communication and language skills.

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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 discussed the children's activities with the childminder.  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.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she met the action and recommendations set at the last inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. Children are kept safe through the childminder's regular risk assessments. For example, they are carefully taught how to behave around any animals they may encounter. Working with outside professionals improves the childminder's practice. For example, she uses her learning to enhance how she monitors children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully plans interesting opportunities for the children to learn about the natural world. For example, they go to the local park and collect conkers, leaves and pine cones. Children grow carrots and tomatoes and take them home to eat. The childminder skilfully supports children's physical development. For instance, they use resources designed to support their early walking and enjoy dancing to music. The childminder effectively supports children's use of technology. Children are delighted by toys that light up, talk and play music. They use a range of books, including those used to find information as well as stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with interesting opportunities to learn about their local area and community. They go to local parks, shops and the library. She is sensitive to the needs of the youngest children and they are secure in their relationships with her. For example, they turn to her for support and comfort when needed. Children's social skills are enhanced as they attend local groups and play in larger groups of children of different ages. They behave well and are engaged and busy. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle as they eat nutritious food. Their independence and self-care are supported, for example, as they decide which cutlery they prefer to use at lunchtime.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including school. For example, they explore their early writing skills as they experiment and make patterns in foam. Children use their mathematical learning to experiment as they fill and empty containers. They are excited by their imaginative play as they pretend to cook. They use a cardboard tube as a telescope and laugh as they look around. Children are keen to share their resources and invite others to join their play. They are motivated learners who enjoy their activities, have fun and make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469572 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1107871 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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