Childminder in Hillingdon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an extremely stimulating environment that motivates children to learn. Children confidently access toys and resources freely. They show high levels of curiosity as they busily move around to explore and investigate activities. For example, children are encouraged to use their senses and imagination to describe what dried rice feels and smells like. They enjoy this and are motivated to learn new things. However, at times, the childminder does not allow children to think of answers to questions and to find their own solutions to problems. The childminder is an excellent role model and has high expectations for all children. She has developed a close bond with the children and is exceptionally sensitive to their needs, which helps to support their emotional well-being from the very start. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care. They show that they feel confident, comfortable and safe. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder

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The provision is good

speaks to children respectfully and provides gentle and appropriate reminders to help children to understand what is excepted from them. The childminder provides children with opportunities to meet with other children and develop their social skills. For example, they visit toddler groups and meet with other childminders. Children learn to share, take turns and cooperate with each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-organised curriculum in which children are highly valued. She offers a range of stimulating resources and plans activities that interest and challenge children. For example, children enjoy playing with toy animals. The childminder reminds them of animal names and sounds, and teaches them about differences and characteristics. However, occasionally, activities are not organised well enough to make sure that children taking part are fully engaged at the highest level. n The childminder supports children's early writing skills. For example, she provides interesting opportunities for children to be creative and make marks and practise how to hold mark-making tools. They delight in mixing colours with paint and using chalk to draw shapes and lines. The childminder provides praise and encouragement as she recognises children's efforts and achievements. She helps children to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an excellent outdoor environment where children explore and learn about nature. For example, they learn about how to feed and take care of the birds and squirrels as they help the childminder to fill up the bird feeder. The childminder introduces mathematical language such as 'full' and 'empty', 'bigger' and 'smaller', and 'more' and 'less'. She talks about numbers and names different colours. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves healthy. Children enjoy healthy snacks and daily exercise. They are familiar with daily routines and develop good self-care skills. For

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10 October 2019 example, children learn the importance of good hygiene routines and feed themselves competently with a spoon. n Children show a keen interest in books. They sit beside the childminder and listen while she reads. They enjoy turning the pages and recapping on the story. The childminder uses children's play to introduce new vocabulary. At times, she uses good strategies to promote children's language skills. She praises, repeats and extends children's speech as they play. However, sometimes, when supporting play, she does not allow quite enough time for them to think, respond and resolve problems for themselves. n The childminder is confident in assessing her own provision to identify areas for future development. She works closely with other professionals, undertakes a focused programme of professional development and enhances her knowledge and skills effectively. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and

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education that she provides for children. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She gathers a wealth of information from them and uses this to help children to feel settled and secure. The childminder carries out regular observations of what children know and can do, and makes accurate assessments of their development. She values daily discussions with parents about what their children have achieved and they work together on their next steps in learning to provide continuous support for children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to recognise that a child may be at risk of extreme ideas and behaviours. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against herself or any member of her household. She teaches children how to manage risks themselves. For example, children know they must hold onto the banister when they go up and down the stairs. The childminder has clear safety procedures which she follows closely to promote children's safety.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to think of answers to questions and to find their own solutions to problems n review and strengthen the planning and delivery of adult-led activities to enable children to remain highly engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413265 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10074534 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to discuss the organisation of the provision and the curriculum focus. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning, development and welfare. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

10 October 2019 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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10 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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