Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 11 May 2017

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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 made good improvements since her last inspection. For example, she now reflects effectively on her practice. She has implemented clear systems for recording any medication administered and has enhanced opportunities for children's mathematical development, improving outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities and resources. These reflect children's interests and support all children in their learning.  The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments and provides a secure and welcoming environment for children. She maintains the required documentation to protect children's welfare.  Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder supports their emotional well-being very effectively. She is sensitive to their needs and builds positive relationships with them. Children show a strong sense of belonging in her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The tracking of children's progress is not consistently sharply focused, to support the childminder in planning children's next steps and targeting teaching more precisely.  The childminder does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about the languages used at home.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for tracking children's progress, to help further identify and provide for children's next steps even more precisely  encourage parents to share more detailed information about their home languages, to help further support children's communication and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training to update her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to professional development opportunities and implements what she learns from training, such as developing children's early literacy skills. For example, children learn to recognise their names during self-registration and sound out letters phonetically. The childminder shares her knowledge with her assistant to provide a consistent approach to children learning. She reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents and early years advisers to make improvements. Parents comment that they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder meets with other childminders to share and develop practice ideas. She also works effectively with

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

other settings children attend, to support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children concentrate well during activities. For example, they thoroughly enjoy being creative during construction activities. The childminder supports children's learning effectively. For example, she introduces mathematical language, such as position, size and shape. The childminder finds out about children's interests when they start. She observes children, monitors their development and shares information with parents. Children enjoy investigating and finding out about the world. For example, they are fascinated by the changing colour of leaves. The childminder extends children's learning as she talks to them about seasons and growth to support their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming home, with a range of information on display for parents. She sets out her resources attractively, both inside and outside, to capture children's interests and engage them in learning. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. They understand that they need to wash their hands before snacks and learn about germs. Children enjoy regular outdoor and physical play. For example, they visit parks and local groups, and play in the childminder's garden. Children behave well and learn to care for others. They learn quickly what is expected of them, use good manners and understand boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They learn to do things for themselves and make choices. Children concentrate well during activities. They use their imagination and small muscles as they play with small toy figures. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378366 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1107695 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers occasional care on weekends. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder sometimes 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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Telephone number

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