Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 10 March 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 well organised and committed to providing good-quality childcare in a home-from-home environment. She reflects on and considers her practice to identify areas for continued development and further improvement.  The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment. Children play happily with the childminder and choose confidently from a good variety of resources and toys available to them. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  Children settle very happily into the childminder's care. The childminder has a warm and affectionate manner with children and they respond well to her care and attention. The childminder gathers pertinent information from parents when children first start to help to support their smooth transition into the setting.  Parents are very happy with the care provided. The comment that the childminder is flexible and reliable. They appreciate the daily discussions she has with them about

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This provision is good

children's care and learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use the information gained from her observations and assessments to plan activities precisely for children's individual learning needs.

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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

 use observations and assessments of children more effectively to plan activities precisely that promote children's individual next steps for future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children when appropriate.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has also completed training to extend her knowledge of wider child protection issues. A wide range of policies, procedures and supporting documentation helps to underpin the efficient management of the setting. The childminder tracks children's progress across all aspects of their learning and development. She shares this information with parents so that they are informed of children's progress. The childminder makes good use of support offered from her local children's centre and local authority to develop and improve her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well and makes regular assessments of their learning. She ensures activities planned reflect children's ongoing development and are interesting and engaging to children. Children enjoy crawling back and forth through a play tunnel, giggling excitedly when the childminder says 'boo' to them. They join in enthusiastically with action songs and rhymes. Even younger children point to their 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes' in time with the words of the song. The childminder fosters children's imaginative skills. For instance, children are encouraged to pretend to make food and feed their dolls and babies. The childminder talks to children about their favourite food and home life as they play. This supports children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children visit the local community with the childminder. They make regular trips to toddler groups and parks in the area. They learn about the world around them and socialise with a wide range of other people. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She regularly praises children in her care and is understanding of their different needs and temperaments. The childminder encourages children to tidy up after they have finished playing. With gentle encouragement even young children have a go at putting the balls back into the ball pit. Children enjoy a variety of meals and snacks and regular opportunities to take part in activities outside that contribute towards their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages learn important skills and attitudes needed for their future learning, and their eventual move on to school. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they connect together pieces of a puzzle. They enjoy looking at books and eagerly point out familiar pictures and shapes. Young children are sociable, confident and motivated to learn. They demonstrate curiosity as they explore their surroundings and discover toys and objects which interest them and hold their attention.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337311 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1092786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.15pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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