Childminder EY547896

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a welcoming and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. Children independently select what they would like to play with and concentrate on their chosen activities. The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She is a good role model and has high expectations of children. She supports each child to develop an awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children learn to take turns with toys and resources. They learn to behave appropriately and are extremely well mannered. The childminder uses plenty of praise. Children are confident and display high levels of self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play and interacts purposefully with them during activities. However, there are times when the childminder does not provide enough time for younger children to answer her or show their knowledge when she asks

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The provision is good

them questions. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For example, they spend some time playing with small-world toys to recreate experiences they are familiar with. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. She follows their home routines closely. This helps children to feel welcome and comfortable. Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Children are content and settled within the childminder's care. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's prior care, which helps her to meet their individual needs successfully. She also collects relevant information about children's learning and development. She asks parents about children's learning at home and makes her own observations to plan activities that support children's good progress over time. n The childminder demonstrates good overall understanding of how to support and extend children's progress across all areas of learning, helping to achieve a broad and balanced curriculum. She observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She plans effectively for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress. n The childminder develops nurturing and responsive relationships with children. She is sensitive to their needs, which helps to promote genuine, warm

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attachments. The settling-in process is robust. This means children quickly build confidence in their new environment. Children demonstrate a sense of comfort with the childminder. n The childminder interacts with the children and provides them with exciting opportunities to solve problems. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy playing with cars as they explore colour, shape and size. The childminder helps children to learn and understand mathematical language such as 'up', 'down', 'sideways', 'big' and 'small'. She encourages them to count and helps them to recognise

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8 October 2019 colours as they play. n Children benefit from good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy regular outings to areas of interest and walks to the local park. This supports their social development well. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands before eating and provides nutritious, home-made meals and snacks. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication development well, overall. She provides a detailed running commentary, using words and sounds in context. Children are encouraged to successfully mimic what they hear and quickly learn new words to extend their vocabulary. However, when supporting play, the childminder answers her own questions and does not allow quite enough time for children to think and respond. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them

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to take off their shoes and coats when they arrive and gives them plenty of time to achieve this on their own. Children are confident, motivated to learn and enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder works effectively with parents and values feedback from them. She uses this information to evaluate her own practice and identify areas for improvement. The childminder does not regularly liaise with other professionals, such as local authority advisers and other childminders, to help her to identify her training needs and where she could improve further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places a strong emphasis on child protection and has a sound knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse. She fully understands how to respond if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is also aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to consider the safety of her home and the environment. She ensures resources and equipment are suitable. As a result, children are safe and well cared for.

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should:

n provide children with the time that they need to think and respond to questions during play and discussions n build links with other professionals to access a wider range of training opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills and improve outcomes for children even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547896 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10109358 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 to 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates during term time from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home used for childminding. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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