Freeman, Sandra Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 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 and caring. She effectively supports children's emotional well- being. Children are secure in their relationships with her and turn to her for help and support, if needed.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's mathematical development. For example, she introduces numbers into a wide range of activities. Children delightedly use their mathematical learning.  The childminder provides parents with good-quality information to keep them informed about their children's care, learning and development. She supports them well in being involved in their children's learning and provides continuity in children's care.  The childminder is a good role model for the children in her care. Children behave well. They play well together and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder carefully monitors and assesses children's learning. She effectively identifies potential gaps in their learning and puts strategies in place to help children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always identify opportunities for children to manage simple tasks for themselves, to support their independence as fully as possible.  Children are not always provided with the time they need to work problems out for themselves and express their own ideas.

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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 opportunities for children to carry out simple tasks for themselves  provide children with the time they need to express their ideas to further support their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at the rooms, outside area and resources used by the children.  The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents.  The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about the welfare of a child in her care and knows the procedures to follow. She has made herself aware of how to identify children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder undertakes regular training and effectively uses the information and skills she gains to support children's learning. For example, she has developed her knowledge on how to support children's speech and language more effectively. She continually reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For instance, she has enhanced her resources to support children's emerging literacy. The childminder improves outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children and uses their interests to support her in planning activities to extend their learning. For example, she introduces a numbers game which helps her to support children in taking turns. The childminder supports children's use of technology well. For instance, they delightedly use resources which light up and move when they turn them on. Children benefit from stimulating and interesting resources which are easily accessible. They confidently decide what they want to do next and select the resources they wish to use. All children make good progress from their different starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities to learn about their local community and people whose lives may be different from their own, for example, during regular visits to local parks. Children learn about the natural world. They hunt for worms and spiders and make daisy chains. Children learn how to care for their resources and environment. For example, they enjoy tidying up after activities. The childminder effectively supports children's physical development and helps them to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, when children decide that they want to exercise, they excitedly jump up and down. Children also know they need to wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated, independent learners. They are excited by the activities provided. For example, children bounce up and down as they sound out the letters of their names and they count fluently. They excitedly talk about pictures of snowmen they have made and say they are 'happy'. Children are keen to engage in conversation and are happy, settled and sociable. Overall, they are well prepared for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497283 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1036114 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hayes. The childminder offers childcare each Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.15pm all year round; except when taking 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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