Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 forms successful partnerships with parents and other early years settings. Together, they support children well to achieve a consistent approach. Parents hold the childminder in high regard and say they have noticed an increase in their children's levels of confidence and happiness. n The childminder uses her precise observations and assessments to inform her planning. Children make good developmental progress, given their individual starting points. n Children are consistently motivated to learn. For example, they tell the childminder excitedly, 'we are busy cooking actually' and 'we have lots of work to do', to demonstrate their high levels of engagement during play. n The childminder is a very good role model for the children and she manages their behaviour well. Children show respect for others and they play cooperatively together. n Children have many opportunities to learn about people and faiths other than their

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This provision is good

own. For instance, they take part in different activities that are related to festivals and cultural events throughout the year. n The childminder manages her setting well and has a full understanding of her role in safeguarding children. Sleeping arrangements are appropriate and she supervises children carefully. n The childminder misses opportunities to challenge older children's learning, for example during planned activities, to further extend what they know and can do. n On occasions, children's play is disrupted because of the way some daily routines are organised. This does not support children's enjoyment to the fullest.

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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 offer older children more challenge to further extend their learning during planned activities n review some parts of the daily routines to ensure children have enough time to complete their play, to fully support their enjoyment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding. She invited the childminder to evaluate the effectiveness of activities on offer. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took into account their views regarding the service that they and their children receive. n The inspector viewed a number of records and documents that the childminder keeps to support children's care and learning. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She interacted with the children during play. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder shows her commitment to her role. She accesses a range of courses with the local authority and online training to ensure her early years practice is up to date. For example, following training, the childminder has increased her understanding of how to respond to children's current interests more successfully. This has had a positive impact on children's play. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in reporting any concerns to relevant agencies to support children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well and seeks the views of parents to continually improve her service. For example, she has reviewed how she plans activities to ensure children have wider learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective strategies to help develop children's language skills. These include talking, singing and asking children age-appropriate questions throughout the session. The childminder has introduced 'reading buddies' to support children's love for books. Children happily choose from a wide selection of books, which they give to the childminder to read. Young children in particular enjoy looking at and listening to stories. Children engage in other activities that help to develop more skills, such as early literacy and creativity. They have fun as they make seasonal cards and pretend to cook during imaginative play. The childminder encourages children to use numbers spontaneously to aid their understanding of mathematical ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes considerable effort to establish warm and trusting relationships with the children. She is very kind and shows children lots of affection and reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children's social and physical skills to grow. For example, she organised for the children to take part in a 'muddy puddle walk', which they thoroughly enjoyed. In addition, they visit local parks and other places of interest to exercise and have fresh air. Children are independent and adopt good hygiene practices that support their health effectively. They know the importance of handwashing and demonstrate this as they remind their friends gently, 'wipe your hands because they are dirty' at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including those who are going to school. They acquire strong personal and communication skills. For example, older children learn to express themselves articulately and they listen well. The younger ones are beginning to use familiar words to express their thoughts and feelings. Children of all ages gain a secure sense of belonging. They know how to manage themselves and their confidence is rapidly increasing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412837 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10083492 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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