Childminder in Hillingdon

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has made a determined effort to meet the actions raised at the previous inspection. She has welcomed the support from the local authority and worked hard to gain the necessary knowledge to ensure she continues to improve. Children arrive at the setting happily and they confidently part from their parents. Parents are highly complimentary of the care and learning their children receive. They report that they especially appreciate the gradual settling-in arrangements that help their young children feel at ease. Children share warm, positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant and receive lots of reassuring cuddles when needed. The childminder knows the children well and agrees with parents about what they need to learn next. She prepares a suitable curriculum with activities that generally reflect the learning needs and interests of the children. However, some activities are not planned or delivered at the right level to extend

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children's learning fully. Children take turns and learn the value of sharing as they invite their friends to play. The childminder checks the environment to identify any risks before children arrive so that they can play safely. Occasionally, the childminder's eagerness to help children means that they are not encouraged to complete personal care tasks for themselves and so develop their independence.

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need to do better?

n Children learn how to be healthy. They begin their day with exercise, stretching and jumping to provide a positive energy boost and to aid concentration. All children participate with gusto. The childminder guides young children well to practise standing and walking. Children follow healthy hygiene habits and wash their hands without prompting. They develop a taste for healthy foods as they relish freshly prepared, balanced meals. Parents report that, since joining the setting, their child eats a wider range variety of healthy food. n Children keenly participate in the planned activities and develop some key skills. For example, they developed their concentration and increased their mathematical vocabulary as they squeezed play dough out of a press; they accurately identified when they had 'more'. Young children engaged in sensory play as they used their hands to 'swirl' paint, while older children practised

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careful brush stokes to make their pictures. n The quality of teaching is not consistently good. The childminder does not make the best use of her planning to consider how she can help children to extend their ideas to deepen their learning. n Children respond to the childminder's clear instructions. They are polite and the childminder supports them to learn to manage their emotions and feelings. However, the childminder's keenness to help children means that they do not have consistent opportunities to develop their self-help skills. n Parents are encouraged to work as partners in their child's learning. The

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4 December 2019 childminder spends time with new parents to gather vital information about their children. Parents are aware of the childminder's expectations, such as the procedures they need to follow if their child needs to be given medication or is ill. n Children learn about the wider world and to respect each other's differences. The childminder celebrates a range of festivities throughout the year with them. The childminder and her assistant teach children about the diversity of families through books and discussion. Children also go on regular outings into the local community and to playgroups. n The childminder has reflected on her practice and is enthusiastic about following her clear action plan. She monitors the work of her assistant and they both attend training to ensure their knowledge and skills are up to date. The childminder notes children's interests, such as cars, and continues to build

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resources to support their learning more effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has prioritised improving her understanding of safeguarding. As well as attending relevant training, she reviews her notes daily to ensure a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm. She keeps a record of children's attendance and monitors absences. Assistants have also attended child protection training. They know the procedures to follow if allegations are made, and the mobile phone policy. Children are supervised closely and learn how their actions can keep themselves and others safe, for example by tidying away toys. The childminder is aware of the information she needs to provide to Ofsted, including about the recruitment of assistants.

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Due date

provide children with consistent opportunities to gain vital self-care skills to ensure they are prepared well for the next stage in learning 31/01/2020

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Due date

ensure activities are effectively planned to support and extend children's learning and secure their good progress. 31/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294754 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10133041 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, and also offers occasional care at weekends. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education to children aged two, three and four years. She works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector had a tour of the premises to look at safety and the organisation of activities. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation, including training certificates and policies. n The childminder and the inspector talked about the activities in place to help children learn. n The inspector spoke to parents to find out their views about the childminder's practice.

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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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4 December 2019 4 December 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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