Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 15 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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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This provision is good

n The childminder speaks to children respectfully and provides gentle and appropriate reminders to help children to understand what is expected of them. She has a warm and caring approach that supports the emotional well-being of the children. Children benefit from well-planned daily routines that help them to feel secure in the setting and promote their good health. n The childminder gathers good information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start attending, to help her plan for their development. She works effectively with parents to keep them informed about their children's progress and to promote learning at home. Parents speak positively about the childminder and the quality of the communications they receive from her. n Children have easy access to a wide range of interesting resources that support their learning and development. As a result, children are self-motivated learners. They

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This provision is good

develop the skills that will help them prepare for the next stages in their learning and for school. n On occasions, the childminder intervenes in children's play too quickly to allow them to fully explore their own ideas. n The childminder has not identified how she can build on her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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 children with more time to express their ideas and to extend their learning as fully as possible n focus professional development more precisely to raise the quality of teaching to the next level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She discussed and jointly evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She sampled various documents, including children's learning records and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector talked to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding are always up to date. She is aware of the signs of harm and wider safeguarding matters, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder has established strong partnerships with the other early years settings that children also attend, providing effective continuity for children. She seeks the advice of her local authority to support her in evaluating and improving her practice. The childminder networks with other childminders well to provide social opportunities for the children in her care and to exchange ideas for activities. This enables her to continuously maintain the quality of care and good learning outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She monitors their development closely to ensure that they maintain their good progress. Children learn to become independent in feeding themselves and in managing their own personal hygiene. They select their own resources independently and with confidence. The childminder plans activities that follow children's interests and as a result, children are motivated to learn. She develops children's mathematical skills well. For example, she plans activities that support children to recognise numbers of personal significance to themselves. Children comment on the shapes they see as they play with blocks. They demonstrate enthusiasm when exploring books, and experiment with moving like the animals in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides high levels of support to children and their families to promote their well-being. She uses effective strategies to manage children's behaviour and to help them learn to pay attention. For example, she reminds them to use their 'listening ears'. She works closely with parents to understand children's changing care needs, and makes sure that younger children rest and sleep as they need to. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example, they practise evacuating the premises so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency. Children benefit from a range of experiences that help them to become familiar with their local community. For example, they visit local children's centres, libraries and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well, and they demonstrate confidence in identifying and recognising numbers. They develop their understanding of the use of number through play. For example, they comment on the numbers they see in familiar story books. Older children learn to write their own names. Children who are learning English as an additional language make good progress in developing their spoken English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436164 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10060870 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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