Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 26 November 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 provides an attractive, welcoming and nurturing learning environment that helps children feel safe and secure. Children settle well into daily routines and have favourite toys to play with. They are confident to ask for help when needed. n The childminder knows children well and supports their learning effectively. Children make good progress in relation to their different starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and development, including the move on to school. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development. She also involves parents in planning the next steps. n Parents are happy with the good progress their children make and appreciate the flexible service the childminder provides. n The childminder conducts regular checks on her home and resources to keep children safe. n The childminder works well with other childminders and outside professionals to share

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This provision is good

good practice in order to benefit children's learning. n Occasionally, the childminder does not further extend children's language and thinking to deepen their learning. n At times, the childminder misses some opportunities to help children manage tasks for themselves so that they become more independent in their learning.

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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 higher levels of challenge to help children develop their language and thinking even further n encourage children to manage more tasks themselves to help increase the level of their independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children playing. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies, 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 living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the comments and suggestions of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended extra training to further strengthen her knowledge and skills. For example, she has developed a good understanding of child protection issues. She is also clear about the recording and reporting procedures to protect children in her care. The childminder checks the progress of each child and seeks advice and support from outside professionals to help children do well. She works well with other providers to help ensure good continuity and progression to children's learning. The childminder takes into account the comments and suggestions of parents, children and others. This enables her to monitor the quality of her service effectively and to make continuous improvement to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents to establish their children's starting points in learning. She uses such information with her ongoing observations to provide activities that enthuse children to learn. The childminder plays sensitively with the children and follows their interest. Children display positive attitudes to learning and relate well to each other. They use their imagination well. For example, they love to explore how a 'buzz wire' toy can make different sounds when operated by battery. Children use different-coloured paints and create imaginative pictures. They are proud to show their work to the childminder, who praises them for their good efforts. Children like books and puppets and recognise colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a calm and patient role model. She explains to children what is acceptable behaviour and supports their social and emotional skills to good effect. She also shares her behaviour procedures with parents and children so that they are clear about her expectations. Children learn to share toys fairly, take turns and be kind to others. Their behaviour is generally good. The childminder helps children adopt healthy living. For example, children enjoy eating healthy snacks and know that drinking water keeps them hydrated. The childminder takes children to the local park and places of interest in the locality. This helps children to learn about different people and their communities. On outings, children practise crossing roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and any gaps in learning are closing. Young children learn to socialise with others. Children listen carefully and respond well to instructions. They keenly investigate resources, including technology tools. Older children can count objects and learn about simple shapes, size and position. Children have access to writing resources to support their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333003 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10063693 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Northwood, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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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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