Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 24 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

 The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement and they behave very well. Children learn to share, take turns and are kind to one another.  Children show high levels of well-being. The childminder helps all children build secure bonds with her and welcomes them very warmly into her home.  Parents appreciate all that the childminder does. They are very involved in their children's learning and value the support and guidance that the childminder gives.  The childminder carefully considers what children could potentially learn and plans activities, building on what she knows about the children and their interests. Overall, she skilfully enhances children's learning through planned and spontaneous play opportunities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is self-reflective. She regularly attends training to develop her

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This provision is good

knowledge and skills, and seeks advice from the local authority early years advisor.  The childminder takes the children out every day to support their physical development and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the time they need to think and become fully involved in their learning. At times, she moves children from one activity to another before they are ready.

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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

 allow children the time they need to think, to strengthen their concentration skills and to engage them in learning fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through letters provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure that children remain safe and completes regular assessments to identify and minimise any hazards effectively. She understands the process to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of any children in her care. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively and identifies emerging gaps in their learning well. She uses her strong partnership with professionals effectively to share good practice and access training that has enhanced the quality of her teaching. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to ensure that planned developments to her service are pertinent and benefit children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She makes good use of her observations and assessments of children's progress and supports their learning well overall. Children eagerly explore different technology through role-play activities and when using interactive toys. There are many opportunities to support children's creativity and early writing. For example, children have great fun making marks with finger paints, rolling play dough or drawing with a range of pencils and crayons. The childminder makes effective use of trips to community groups to give children additional learning opportunities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She works with parents to ensure children settle in quickly. Children gain a good understanding of diversity as they learn about different cultures and festivals. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. She provides them with good opportunities to learn about the importance of taking care when out walking. Children enjoy practising crossing the road safely, showing their very responsible behaviour. The childminder meets children's physical care needs well. For example, she provides children with access to drinks throughout the day and healthy snacks that they enjoy. Children like spending time outdoors, such as walking to the local parks and to the childminder's allotment. The childminder encourages children's independence from an early age. For example, children learn to put on their coats and wash their hands independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop into confident and independent learners. Children want to explore, investigate and 'have a go'. They develop their speaking and listening skills. For example, they take part in daily singing and story times. Children like stories and concentrate well as they listen and join in. They use their mathematical knowledge in their play, counting and organising items. Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for their next stage of learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392444 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1093839 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Telephone number

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