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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children establish strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her warm and welcoming home. Children clearly enjoy spending time with the childminder, and excitedly involve her in their play. They have a positive attitude towards learning and persevere at new skills. For instance, children delighted in exploring a range of ingredients and used different-sized scoops to transfer the mixture into various containers. They eagerly investigate the different textures and listen to the sounds made as they move the mixture with their hands. The childminder extended children's learning effectively as she encouraged children to think about sizes and measures, further supporting their mathematical development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She sets clear boundaries and gives children a wealth of praise and encouragement. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well as they play and are encouraged to share and take turns with resources. Children have plenty of fresh air, physical exercise and opportunities to learn about the world that they live in. For example, they regularly visit local parks, playgroups and the library.

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n Children have a good understanding of language and demonstrate confident communication skills. They follow instructions well, use sentences and learn new vocabulary. For example, when playing with play dough, they used words such as 'squish' and 'flatten' to explain their actions. The childminder is enthusiastic in supporting children's language development. n The childminder reflects well on her practice. She provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the provision, for example by sending out surveys. This helps her to identify areas for future improvement. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She assesses children's development continually and monitors their progress closely to check there are no gaps in their learning. The childminder puts in place early interventions to support each child to achieve their full potential. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.

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n The childminder plans a good range of activities that reflect children's interests and individual needs. For example, children show a keen interest in numbers and counting. The childminder plans a wide range of opportunities to support this, including using clocks to support daily routines, and using number language in everyday activities, such as snack time. n The childminder encourages self-confidence and independence by providing opportunities for children to complete age-appropriate tasks for themselves. Children enjoy being given responsibilities, such as tidying up between activities.

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15 January 2020 n Children practise their early literacy skills. They enjoy listening to stories, and often give their own ending to the story and contribute their ideas. Older children spend time mark making and begin forming letters, correctly identifying the sounds to match the letters they have written. n The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children confidently discuss and explain why eating fruit and vegetables and drinking water are so important in keeping them healthy. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They write positive comments about the good-quality care and education she provides. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's progress in a range of ways and provides them with ideas to extend children's learning at home. A good two-way flow of information between home and the setting provides consistency in children's

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need to do better?

development. n The childminder does not always take full advantage of all the opportunities for professional development to support children's learning. n The childminder has established good relationships with other settings children attend. However, she she has not fully developed information sharing to support children's learning and development as fully as possible.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly through attending training courses. She can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme views or behaviours. She is also aware of wider safeguarding issues and who to contact if she has concerns about a child in her care. The premises are secure, and the childminder carries out regular checks of the environment to ensure it remains safe for children to use.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities for professional development to enhance staff's knowledge and skills, to help improve children's learning n strengthen partnerships with other providers to support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548034 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10107186 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n A range of documentation was sampled, including training certificates and children's learning files. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through surveys collected by the childminder.

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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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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 15 January 2020 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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