Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2018 28 April 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has good partnerships with parents and gathers a lot of information when children first start to help them to settle quickly. Children demonstrate secure bonds with the childminder, who is attentive towards their needs and requirements.  Children are engaged and interested in their learning. The childminder provides many stimulating activities and resources to help children become inquisitive in their play. For instance, they enjoy looking for the insect pictures that are hidden in the garden.  The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress closely. She uses her observations of their development to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder is a good role model and helps children to learn about her expectations for their behaviour. She helps children to learn about their own self-care and good manners. For instance, she gently reminds children to place their hand over their mouth

p.1

This provision is good

when coughing.  Children are independent and engaged in their learning. They access many resources and activities to build on their own interests and choices.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely plan for her professional development to further raise her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest possible levels.  Occasionally, the childminder does not use good questioning techniques to help and support children to use their developing critical-thinking skills in their responses.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan more precisely for professional development opportunities to further raise knowledge and teaching skills to the highest possible levels  strengthen questioning techniques to help and support children to use their own critical-thinking skills in their responses.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for the childminding provision.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She also spoke with the childminder about her professional development and evaluation process.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's developmental records.  The inspector took account of the views and comments of parents.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children indoors and outdoors, and the impact this has on children's learning and development.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked well towards the recommendation that was made at her last inspection. For example, she values children's own choices and has discussions with them about their likes and dislikes. The childminder helps children to learn about the differences and similarities in themselves and others in the wider world around them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder prioritises children's welfare and is vigilant in protecting children in her care. She is confident in explaining how she would identify potential signs and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures she would use to report a concern. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to minimise harm towards children. She involves children in learning about simple risks in their play and learning. For instance, they show a good awareness of safely negotiating the steps into the garden. The childminder uses good reflective practice to evaluate her provision.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and progress at different rates. She uses an effective system to closely observe children's development and encourages parents to be involved in planning for what their children need to learn next. The childminder provides opportunities to encourage children's imaginative and memory skills. For instance, they enjoy wrapping up in a blanket to pretend they are in a cocoon and emerge as beautiful butterflies. The childminder helps children to use simple mathematics in their play to build on their awareness of number. For example, they enjoy counting the spots as they place them on the ladybird pictures.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become independent and to learn about caring for themselves. For instance, they enjoy nutritious snacks and read stories about making healthy choices. The childminder ensures that children have lots of opportunities to play outside to promote their physical well-being. For example, they go on many outings to the surrounding parks and enjoy using the tunnels in the garden. The childminder offers children praise for their achievements. This helps them build their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. Children are motivated learners and are enthusiastic in involving each other in their learning. For instance, as they play hide and seek together.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and inquisitive in their play and learning. They show a good awareness of sharing, taking turns and building friendships. Children enjoy accessing activities and toys to help them to explore with their senses. For instance, they enjoy digging the soil outside and threading coloured pasta onto long strings. Children make good progress and are developing the skills they need for their future learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY417651 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1094551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Uxbridge, Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5