Malone, Natasha

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 9 February 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 knows the children well and has built close relationships with them. They are confident in her care and surroundings. n The partnerships with parents are good. Parents are happy with the childminder's service and education for their children. They comment on the good development of their children's communication and language and how well they are prepared for school. n The childminder provides a safe and secure home in which children learn to play independently and safely. n Children are effective communicators. Younger children use everyday words such as 'banana', and older children describe what they are doing and confidently ask questions. n The childminder encourages children's active imaginations. They cooperate in play, learn how to take turns and creatively solve problems. n On some occasions, when children are engaged in their chosen activities, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge and extend their learning further.

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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 use knowledge of each child to challenge and extend their learning during their play to enhance their next steps in development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home that she uses when childminding and discussed arrangements for identifying and minimising risks. n The inspector observed the activities children engaged in and spoke to them about what they were doing. n The inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled some documents, including the safeguarding policy and children's development records. n The inspector read letters from parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding of the current local safeguarding procedures up to date. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse and neglect, and how to support children if they show indicators that something is wrong. She knows who to contact to report any concerns for a child's safety and welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her practice and researches training to benefit children. For example, she has attended training which has helped her to reflect on how she plans. She reviews what children can do and considers whether this needs further consolidation or whether they are ready for their next steps in learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses and monitors each child's progress. She shares this information with parents so that they can continue to support learning at home. The childminder models language very clearly and gives young children plenty of opportunities to try out new words. Older children enjoy listening to stories and recall phrases and what happens next. The childminder helps to enhance children's understanding of British and world news by sharing a children's newspaper and talking with children about the articles. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts. For example, she talked to the older children about symmetry while they coloured pictures of butterflies. She encourages them to write their names on their pictures. Young children enjoy using crayons and making marks, working alongside the older children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure attachments with the childminder. They show that they trust her as a source of reassurance when they are unsure. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them to pick up toys, and young children are told, 'not too fast and be careful' as they learn to climb the stairs. The childminder gives children gentle reminders to manage their behaviour and to listen to what each other has to say. She empowers children to develop confidence, such as speaking in a small group, to help them be ready for school. The childminder supports children to learn and understand about their wider community. For example, they learn about families different from their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well and play cooperatively. Older children use everyday technology to play music and enjoy moving and dancing in response. Young children also develop a sense of rhythm, playing the drums and banging the drumsticks together, for example. Children have a strong imagination and use resources to build stories around their experiences. For example, they sorted coloured blocks and used the blue ones to fill a make-believe swimming pool. Older children who were learning the months in the year worked out that it is only four more months to Christmas. All children, including those who receive funding, are well prepared for their future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348971 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10073869 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers childcare all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday. She receives funding for children aged three years.

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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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