Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 12 August 2014

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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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gives parents daily feedback and keeps them involved in their children's progress, which helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  Children build strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled and show high levels of self-confidence, which helps build good levels of emotional well-being.  Children's safety and well-being are of paramount importance to the childminder and her assistant. They support children to take appropriate risks and to be mindful of their own safety and that of others.  The childminder provides a warm and homely environment with access to a wide range of stimulating resources. Children are actively engaged and confidently explore toys during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation procedures do not clearly identify precise priorities to develop the quality of teaching even further.  The childminder does not consistently use information from assessments of children's progress to plan precisely enough for their individual learning so that they are highly challenged to make rapid progress from their starting points.

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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

 enhance the self-evaluation procedures to identify targeted priorities to develop the quality of teaching even further  make the very best use of assessments and plan more precisely so that all children are highly challenged to promote their rapid progress and achievements in all aspects of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular training on safeguarding issues. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice well. They both complete regular training to update their knowledge and skills. They work effectively with other professionals to share information on children's learning needs. The childminder establishes good relationships with other settings, which helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language skills are developing well. Children confidently start conversations with adults. The childminder shows a genuine interest in what children say and engages with them in meaningful conversations. This helps to enhance children's speech and broaden their vocabulary. Children spend long periods engaged in their play. The childminder interacts well with children, showing enthusiasm as she participates in their play. For example, she supports children to explore their understanding of the world as they play shops. Children organise their merchandise and take turns being the customer and the shopkeeper during role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant create a welcoming and calm environment for children. The newest of children settle very quickly and show good levels of independence. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to help them learn about the importance of being healthy. For example, she provides healthy meals and snacks and ensures that children have lots of fresh air and exercise. Children eagerly explore different technology through role-play activities and when using interactive toys. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement to promote children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. Children understand what is expected of them and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are developing the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning, such as school. They use resources to play imaginatively and show high levels of curiosity and motivation. Children learn to listen and respond to simple instructions. They learn to take turns and share resources. Their early mathematical skills are developing as the childminder incorporates numbers, counting, shapes and sizes into everyday routines and activities. Children like stories and concentrate well as they listen and join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469266 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1071616 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and live in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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