Childminder EY555276

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children share positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and settled. The childminder knows the children well. She is attentive to their individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. n Children play in a welcoming and stimulating environment. The childminder provides a range of interesting resources and activities which engages children well and supports their learning. n The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, and helps develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave well. They understand what is expected of them, listen well and follow instructions. n The enthusiastic childminder works effectively with her assistant. She demonstrates a commitment to professional development and supports her assistant to ensure they provide good continuity of care for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children as much opportunity as possible to practise new skills and develop their independence. n The childminder does not always use information from monitoring children's progress as consistently as possible to inform planning and more precisely target teaching to the highest level.

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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

n provide more opportunities for children to master new skills and develop their independence n develop planning further to target teaching even more precisely.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's development records and policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her assistant understands his responsibilities. The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to making improvements to her provision. She meets with other childminders and researches information online to develop practice ideas. For example, the childminder uses resources to help children explore their emotions and also develop their understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress and regularly shares this information with parents. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For example, she talks to children during play, uses effective questioning and models language to help develop children's vocabulary. Children have frequent opportunities to use their home languages, as well as English. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. They learn to recognise shapes and colours during creative activities, and develop an understanding of position and size during matching games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing healthy lifestyles. They thoroughly enjoy playing outside. They use wheeled toys and hunt for bugs in the garden. The childminder ensures she protects children from the sun and that they stay hydrated on hot days. The childminder provides a healthy diet, which meets children's individual dietary needs. The childminder provides an inclusive service. She helps children gain an understanding of beliefs other than their own and to develop respect for each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who learn English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They focus well during activities, interact well and develop good social skills. Children are developing skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555276 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10056930

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm, during most of the year. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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