Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 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 regularly seeks the views of parents and children to support her self- evaluation. Incorporating the information that she receives from them, the childminder makes targeted improvements to children's learning experiences. She improves children's outcomes well.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's emotional well-being. Parents praise the childminder and say that she treats their children with kindness. Children flourish in the warm and friendly atmosphere that she creates.  Using regular and detailed observations of children's learning, the childminder carefully plans what children need to learn next. She supports all children in making good progress from their different starting points.  Children benefit from a range of interesting and stimulating activities which supports all areas of learning, including their emerging mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy exploring shapes, counting and playing simple mathematical games.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The resources provided for children do not reflect diversity as fully as possible to support children in learning about their similarities and differences.  The childminder does not fully explore additional ways to help her build further on her skills, knowledge and practice to help children make even better progress.

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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

 develop further the use of resources to reflect the diversity of children's experiences to support them in learning about their similarities and differences  develop ways to enhance professional development and raise the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities, including outdoor learning.  The inspector looked at the rooms and resources used by the children.  The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents. She looked at a range of documents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses the children's progress and how she meets their care needs.  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 referral 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 uses risk assessments effectively to help her keep children safe and well. For example, she carefully teaches them how to behave around animals they may encounter. The childminder works effectively with other settings and professionals to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently provides parents with information about their children's care and development. She regularly provides them with ideas about how they can extend their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. Children excitedly experiment with moving in different ways as they run, climb, slide and spin. The childminder uses a rich and varied vocabulary when talking to children. She constantly supports their developing language skills. Children enjoy learning about the natural world. They jump in puddles, learn to care for other living things and enjoy hunting for natural materials in local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident in their relationships with the childminder. They turn to her for comfort and support, if needed. Children are happy, secure and settled. They learn about keeping themselves safe, for instance, as the childminder puts on their sun cream during a hot and sunny day. Children enjoy eating different fruits and vegetables and decide when they need water to drink. They learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. Children have regular outings to play in larger groups of children. Their social skills develop well, for instance, as they learn to play with children of different ages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use their developing creative skills to make their own resources. For example, they make their own play sand and paint pasta shapes to use in their play. They eagerly direct their own activities and encourage others to join in with them. Children delight in using technology as they press buttons and become engrossed in the sounds that their toys make. They are confident, self-motivated learners who display high levels of persistence and enjoy solving problems. Children gain satisfaction as they discover how to use simple tools, fit solid shapes into shape-sorting resources and build towers out of bricks. They are prepared well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498524 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1052881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 and lives in Ruislip, London. She operates for 49 weeks of the year from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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