Mrs Pauline Housen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 27 June 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 fully addressed the issues which were identified in the last inspection. She has worked effectively with other professionals to enhance her knowledge and understanding, for example, of information which needs to be provided to Ofsted.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's mathematical learning. For instance, she incorporates numbers, counting and shapes into a wide variety of activities. She improves children's outcomes well.  Incorporating the views of parents, the childminder constantly reflects on her practice. She makes targeted improvements to enhance the learning experiences of children.  The childminder is a good role model for the children in her care. She is warm and caring. Children are secure in their relationships with her and turn to her for help and support, if needed. They are polite and behave well.  Parents say they are happy with the daily information that they receive about their

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This provision is good

children's care and development. The childminder supports them in extending their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. All children make good progress from their different starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information collected about what children know and can do when they first join the setting is not used as effectively as possible to establish accurate 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

 establish starting points when children first join the setting to sharply focus planning from the outset and help them make even better progress.

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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 assess 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 has taken positive steps to enhance her professional development. For example, she uses her improved knowledge and skills to help her keep children safe. The childminder makes regular risk assessments. For example, she carefully teaches children how to behave around animals that they may encounter.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Using regular and detailed observations of children's learning, the childminder identifies children's immediate interests. She uses these effectively, for example, as she builds on children's favourite nursery rhymes to extend their learning. The childminder consistently supports children's developing language skills. Children benefit from her use of a rich vocabulary. The childminder supports children's physical development. For instance, children excitedly jump, stretch, bounce and run as they chase and pop bubbles. Children learn about the natural world as they explore mini-beasts, visit nearby animal attractions and local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand how to keep themselves safe and well. For example, they eagerly talk about how they need to drink water on a hot, sunny day. Children enjoy carrying out simple acts of self-care. They spontaneously decide when they need to wash their hands after activities which leave their hands feeling sticky. Children regularly visit local groups and play in larger groups of children. Their social skills develop, for example, as they play with children of different ages. They have interesting opportunities to learn about the local area and other people whose experiences may be different to their own. Children learn to care for their resources, for example, as they happily tidy them away after activities. The childminder supports their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, self-motivated and eager learners. They enjoy expressing their thoughts and ideas. They initiate conversations and make predictions. For example, they talk about what happens to ice when it melts. Children form good bonds with each other. Older children support younger ones, for example, as they sit and look at books together. Children use their emerging literacy skills to practise writing their names. They concentrate and persevere as they learn to use simple tools and carefully cut out shapes. Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248415 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1110354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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