Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 25 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 January 2015

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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's home is welcoming and stimulating. Children confidently access toys and resources freely. The childminder establishes secure routines throughout the day. This helps children to gain confidence and develop the skills they require for their eventual move to school. n Children form very strong attachments with the childminder, who is committed to ensuring that they feel safe and secure. Upon entry, the childminder finds out detailed information from parents to help support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the children very well. She observes them regularly and makes accurate assessments of their learning and development. The childminder uses this information to plan enjoyable and exciting activities that promote their individual next steps in learning. Children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with updates

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This provision is good

about children's care and progress daily and parents share information from home. n The childminder puts particular emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. She uses strategies, such as gestures, to help children understand what she means. Children listen carefully and communicate their thoughts effectively. n The childminder has not established good partnerships with other settings children attend or other professionals involved, to share relevant information and ensure a fully consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder does not have robust systems for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive, to enhance her process of self-evaluation.

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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 develop positive relationships with other professionals involved in children's care and learning, to help optimise the progress children make n gather the views of parents and children about the service they receive, to contribute towards the identification of areas for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector interacted and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works with her local authority adviser and other professionals to improve and update her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is very safe and secure and she closely supervises young children as they play and explore. The childminder is aware of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and knows what action to take if she has any concerns. She implements robust policies and procedures. Effective risk assessments are in place and there is a strong focus on helping to keep children safe. The childminder has completed some training courses, such as safeguarding updates. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service they receive. They comment that, 'The childminder is caring, thoughtful and organised, she ensures that children have fun while in her care'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of different teaching methods. She facilitates children's learning and asks meaningful questions to probe their thinking and further their understanding. Her constant narration helps younger children to understand spoken words and build their vocabulary. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills as she talks to them about concepts such as 'big' and 'small'. Children demonstrate good critical thinking skills. Children use available resources, such as pens and paint, to make their own marks and be creative in their mark-making skills. They also use this opportunity to begin writing their names. The childminder allows children time to think and explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model who promotes children's social skills and good behaviour effectively. She treats children with fairness and respect, and builds strong bonds from the outset with children and their families. Children behave extremely well, given their age and stage of development. They are beginning to show an appreciation for their own and others' safety. For example, the older children help to look after the younger children and look out for their safety. The childminder uses the language of feelings. For example, she uses simple words such as 'happy' and 'sad'. Children demonstrate positive behaviour. They relish activities such as planting seeds, and they grow their own plants and produce. Children demonstrate their developing understanding of living things as they remind the childminder to water the plants and explain how this helps them to grow. They also enjoy talking about their homes and

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the skills needed for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children are articulate and have good listening and attention skills. They enjoy taking part in story and singing sessions and make valuable contributions. Children have good social skills and are polite and well mannered. Children flourish because they have the freedom to explore and make choices about what they want to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456844 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10104656 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.45am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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