Childminder 161133

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 organises the learning environment in a way that excites and motivates children to play. Children, including those who have recently joined the setting, show that they are happy and feel secure. The childminder has high expectations of children and provides a well-planned curriculum. For example, she encourages children to manipulate dough and use tools to build on what they know and can already do. In doing so, children develop good hand-to-eye coordination and increase their concentration span.

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The provision is good

The childminder models language well. She speaks clearly and introduces new words to help to extend children's vocabulary. Children who speak English as an additional language have many opportunities to see and hear their home languages in the setting. This helps children to feel valued and respected. The childminder is attentive to the needs of each child and teaches them good manners. Children are kind and have positive attitudes to learning. There are strong and nurturing relationships between the childminder and children, which support their emotional well-being effectively. Children of all ages gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning. They make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She actively supports her professional development to ensure that her knowledge and skills are up to date. For example, training on effective learning has enhanced the teaching of early reading and writing. This has raised children's interest in books and storytelling. n The childminder observes children's play regularly and, alongside her accurate assessment of their learning, uses the information to plan their learning. For example, she provided children with a variety of toy cars to build on their interest in organising, sorting and lining-up objects. This promoted children's understanding of similarities, differences and patterns. n Children have many opportunities to express their imagination and creative ideas. They take part in stimulating sensory activities using a variety of art and craft materials. Recent activities include creating pictures of day, night and

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fireworks. n The outdoor area provides good opportunities for children to develop skills such as their mathematical and physical abilities. For example, children practise their counting and learn simple addition and subtraction during play. They test their balancing and coordination as they move around the garden. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore the wider community, to help broaden their learning experiences and understanding of others.

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 n The childminder follows clear routines and expectations. She is a positive role model for the children. As a result, children listen well and they often remind each other to sit down at mealtimes. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement to build on their self-confidence. n Children are polite and use kind words such as 'please' and 'thank you.' They use visual gestures, such as 'thumbs up', to show that they acknowledge each other's good efforts. Children concentrate well during activities and show positive attitudes to learning. They particularly enjoy cooking and mixing food in the role-play area. On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to talk to children about their emotions to help raise awareness of their feelings and those of others. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Parents interviewed during the inspection made very positive comments about the

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need to do better?

service they and their children receive. They praised the childminder's professional and caring approach. n The childminder works closely with other professionals to help evaluate the provision. For example, since the last inspection, she has reviewed daily routines to raise children's levels of independence. As a result, children take responsibility for self-care, such as taking off and putting on their coats and shoes. However, the childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid qualification to lapse.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands well how to keep children safe from harm. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and talks to them about their safety as they play. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify signs of harm, and knows how to report these to protect children's welfare. However, she has recently allowed her paediatric first-aid qualification to expire. The childminder is scheduled to complete a first-aid course to update her qualification, shortly. There is no impact on children's well-being because she knows the correct actions to take, should a child require first-aid in an emergency.

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Due date

complete paediatric first-aid training in a timely manner, and ensure this is maintained at all times. 29/11/2019

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should:

n give children broader learning experiences outside the setting to support their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own n make more effective use of opportunities to raise children's awareness of emotional literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 161133 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10063714 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children taking part in a range of activities, indoors and outdoors. She interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed daily routines and activities. She completed a learning walk with the childminder to find out how she organises the early years curriculum. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the provision. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including the childminder's training certificates, children's development records and attendance registers. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. She read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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

7 November 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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