Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspection date 28 August 2019 Previous inspection date 30 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 offers a welcoming and safe learning environment where children feel comfortable and happy. She praises children as they learn new knowledge and skills. Children settle well and develop a good sense of belonging. n The childminder engages children in new activities and supports their learning effectively. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points and capabilities. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including starting school. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development. n Parents are positive about the good care and support their children receive from this attentive childminder. They state that their children learn well and that they are well involved in the monitoring of their children's progress. n The childminder attends courses and is confident to approach outside professionals for

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This provision is good

support. This helps her widen her skills and know how to benefit children's learning. n At times, the childminder misses the opportunity to further extend children's language and thinking to deepen their learning. n Children do not have many opportunities to learn about and to use everyday technology to support 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 provide higher levels of challenge to aid children to develop their language and thinking even further n develop more ways for children to learn about and use technology to support their learning

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector conducted a tour with the childminder in her home and 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. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters and knows the action to take if she has any welfare concerns about a child in her care. She conducts checks on her home and toys to help keep children safe. The childminder continually assesses children's progress so that activities meet the needs and interests of all children. She strengthens links with other providers, such as sharing information on their progress, to help ensure a good continuity and progression to children's learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and others to make sure she is able to develop her service and to improve learning experiences for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains relevant information from parents about what their children know and can do. She observes children during play and uses such information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder plays with children and shows them how to use resources safely. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have good attitudes to learning. Children keenly make play dough and observe how ingredients change when they mix. They learn to roll and cut play dough into different shapes. They love to show their work to the childminder, who praises them for their creativity. Children learn to build their favourite models and show interest in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder talks to children in a calm and gentle manner and supports their social and emotional skills effectively. She shares her behavioural procedures with parents and children so that they know what is expected. Children listen carefully and respond well to instructions. Their behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks and know that they need to drink water to keep them hydrated. They understand the importance of washing their hands to reduce the risk of infection. The childminder takes children to the local park and places of interest to help them socialise with others and to learn about the local community. Through outings, children practise to cross the roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and any gaps in their learning are closing. Children recognise colours and enjoy using writing materials. They can count objects and recognise simple objects in the environment. Children are confident to ride bicycles and push wheeled toys safely. They are aware of the changes that happen to the natural world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336230 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10063694 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Harmondsworth, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and operates all year round.

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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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