Childminder EY542009

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 provides a warm, welcoming and calm environment where children feel safe and secure. Children form good relationships with the childminder and are relaxed in her care. They are comfortable to play alongside her or sit on her lap to share stories of their choice. Children are confident and independent learners and demonstrate they are emotionally secure as they busily explore the activities on offer to them.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and can talk about their background, what children can do already and identify their next steps in learning. She uses her knowledge to plan a range of interesting targeted activities for them. For example, children enjoy playing with cooked spaghetti and counting out hidden play insects. Consequently children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a very good role model. She is patient, calm and speaks to the children sensitively and respectfully. She boosts their confidence with lots of praise in their achievements and encouragement to try things for themselves. The childminder offers children lots of choice in their learning for example, asking children if they have finished an activity before moving on.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops good relationships with parents, who speak highly of the service provided. For example, they recognise their child is supported in their emotional development, such as 'being able to show their emotions'. They say they have noticed their child is 'developing in speech and language and mathematical development'. Parents comment that the childminder has 'done lots of hard work to look after our child'. n The childminder supports children's early mathematical development. The curriculum for mathematics is well planned and helps children effectively develop a deeper understanding of numbers. n Children benefit from regular outings to meet with other groups of children within the local community. This allows them to build wider friendships and develop their social skills. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to take risks. Under supervision, children cut fruit with knives at snack time, and develop their

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need to do better?

understanding of how to use tools safety. The childminder reinforces elements of safety by placing her hands over the child's to demonstrate how to use the knife safely. n The childminder has reflected on some areas of her practice. However, she does not yet make effective use of self-evaluation to clearly identify how she can

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 further improve her practice and outcomes for children. n The childminder plans well-organised activities which engage the children for long periods of time. She spends good-quality time supporting children in their activities, working at their level and frequently praising their achievements. They persevere at their chosen activity and learn new skills. For example, they use tweezers to pick up small objects and then transfer them between different containers, developing their physical skills. Children acquire the skills they need in readiness for future learning. n Children make good progress with their speech and language. They make positive attempts at speaking, and the childminder enthusiastically talks to children about what they are doing during play. However, at times she does not give children enough time to think and respond to her before asking further questions. n Children are encouraged to be independent and develop a can-do approach.

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need to do better?

The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for carrying out small tasks for themselves, especially in relation to health and self-care. n Children's behaviour is good. They are happy, settled and demonstrate they feel relaxed in the environment as they busily explore the activities on offer to them. The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. The childminder uses consistent praise, encouragement and positive reinforcement to give gentle reminders of expectations. This promotes children's self-esteem and social skills, enabling them to form positive relationships and preparing them for their next stage in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of child protection issues including wider safeguarding concerns. She regularly updates her knowledge and is fully aware of her role and responsibilities around safeguarding. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk from harm. She knows who to contact if she has a safeguarding concern about a child's safety or welfare.

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should:

n allow children enough time to think and respond to questions during play and learning n enhance self-evaluation to identify areas where practice could be improved and strengthen knowledge and skills in these areas to further develop practice and outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542009 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10109939 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector reflected together on a learning experience for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home, inside and outside, used by the children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including certificates and the suitability checks of the childminder and those who live in the household. n Children's learning and development records were sampled, and the inspector tracked the progress children make. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written testimonials and feedback.

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Inspection activities

31 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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Inspection activities

31 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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