Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 21 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has made a strong start to childminding. She works well with her assistants to ensure children receive good-quality care and education. n The childminder observes and monitors children's learning accurately. She plans activities that help children to develop and extend what they know and can do. This contributes to children making good developmental progress from their starting points. n Young and older children are settled and show that they feel emotionally secure. They enjoy accessing the enabling and welcoming environments, indoors and outdoors. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They praise the way she cares for their children and her 'flexible approach'. Parents find that they receive regular feedback about their children's learning, which helps to establish a consistent approach. n The supervision of children is effective. The childminder and her assistant are vigilant in

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This provision is good

overseeing children's play and they check the premises thoroughly to help keep them safe. n At times, the childminder is too quick to suggest her own thoughts and ideas to the children. This does not thoroughly support children to think for themselves at all times. n The childminder does not consistently encourage children, particularly the older ones, to complete manageable tasks for themselves. This does not fully extend their independence skills.

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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 that enable children to follow their own thoughts and ideas during play n make effective use of opportunities to develop children's independence skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with parents and read written feedback from them to obtain their views on the provision. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke with her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder shows good levels of commitment to improving her practice. She reflects well on the quality of the provision and welcomes regular support from other professionals, such as from the childminding coordinator. This has helped her to make positive changes to the outdoor area, which benefit children well, particularly those who prefer to play in the natural world. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant know how to identify and report any child protection issues to protect children's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibilities for safer recruitment to ensure her assistants are suitable to work with children. She offers her assistants training and supervises their work to improve their knowledge and teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Following training, the childminder has learned how to engage fathers more actively in their children's learning. This has had a positive impact on parental involvement overall. Children develop good communication and language skills. They hear clear spoken words and have opportunities to listen to and sing nursery songs. The childminder adapts activities to meet children's differing needs and abilities. For example, she provides a variety of resources for young and older children during a painting activity. This enables all children to participate in this task and develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares information with her assistants about the learning and care needs of each child to ensure a consistent approach. For instance, together they teach children how to behave well. Children learn to share and show respect for people and their toys. The childminder provides children with warmth and good levels of attention. This helps children to feel self-assured and confident. Young and older children have many opportunities to exercise and play in the fresh air. They develop a variety of skills as they make marks in sand, investigate sensory materials and hunt for bugs and insects outdoors. Children follow strong and healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated to play. They enjoy a wide range of learning experiences that are engaging and purposeful. For example, young children develop their small-muscle skills during a painting activity. They have increasing confidence in their abilities, such as when they practise their crawling and early walking. Older children have a variety of opportunities to develop their drawing and pre-writing skills, in readiness for school. They learn to use numbers in a meaningful context that supports their early mathematical skills. Overall, children including those who speak and hear other languages at home, develop secure foundations for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541321 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10089899 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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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