Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 19 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 April 2016

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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 provides a welcoming and nurturing learning environment that helps children feel safe and secure. Children settle well into daily routines and play together in harmony. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder knows children well and supports their learning effectively. For example, she uses words from children's home language to facilitate their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and development, including starting school. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development. She also involves parents in planning children's next steps in learning. Parents know how to support their children's learning at home and beyond. n The childminder works well with her assistant. She monitors the quality of her assistant's work to help ensure that children learn well. Together, they meet the care

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This provision is good

and learning needs of all children. n At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children practise their mark-making and writing skills. n The childminder does not promote all opportunities to broaden children's understanding of different people and their cultures.

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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 further experiences to help children develop their early writing skills n broaden the range of opportunities for children to learn about other people, communities and cultures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's development records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children, and her process for reflecting on her practice, including evidence of the suitability of adults working or living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of the assistant, parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is also clear about the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder has reviewed her policies and shared them with her assistant and parents to highlight the importance of safeguarding. The childminder checks the progress of each child and seeks support from other professionals to help children catch up. She works well with providers when the time comes for the children to move on from her setting. The childminder takes the views of parents and children into account to make continuous improvement to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to establish children's starting points. She uses this information with her regular observations to plan activities that motivate children to learn. The childminder plays with the children and ensures that resources are accessible to them. Children have good attitudes to learning and get on well with each other. They use their imagination well. For example, babies love to explore resources to find out how things work. Children are excited to observe how different coloured paints change when they mix. They create imaginative pictures and decorate them with glitter to achieve an artistic effect. Children are proud to show their work to the childminder, who praises them for their good efforts. The childminder introduces stories and songs to children. She supports their language development effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder talks to children in a calm manner and effectively supports their social and emotional skills. Children learn to share toys fairly, listen carefully and respond well to instructions. Children learn to adopt healthy eating habits. For example, they enjoy eating healthy snacks and know that water keeps them hydrated. The childminder talks to babies when changing their nappies and helps children to understand the importance of personal hygiene. Children enjoy the outdoor play, fresh air and exercise. The childminder conducts regular checks on her home and outings to help children remain safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and any gaps in their learning are closing. Babies squeal happily and learn to play safely. Children love to explore musical instruments and to listen to the sounds they make. Older children can count, sort and match objects. They learn about simple shapes. Children know how the weather changes and understand that plants need water to grow.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473018 Local authority Harrow Inspection number 10063432 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Northholt, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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