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

Children show that they are settled and feel safe with the childminder. They enjoy lots of cuddles, reassurance and attention that support their emotional well-being effectively. Children extend their vocabulary as they play. They engage happily in conversations and ask questions. For example, older children asked the childminder 'Who's that?' when they heard a knock on the door. Younger children are beginning to use single words, such as 'up' and 'down', to express themselves. They practise their walking skills confidently, safe in the knowledge that the childminder is nearby for support. Children experience a range of outings within the local community, including trips to playgroups and parks, which helps to develop their social skills effectively. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gives them clear and consistent messages to help them manage their thoughts and feelings. Children behave well. They share and take turns with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children have positive attitudes to their play. They enjoy exploring the learning environment freely and safely. It is evident that children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-balanced curriculum that meets children's individual learning needs through planned activities and times when children choose their own play. Overall, children learn good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder uses number language in play. However, she misses opportunities to help extend children's knowledge of numbers, counting and sorting to increase their awareness of mathematics. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. Children enjoying looking at books with the childminder. She suggests that they snuggle up and read together. The childminder encourages the children to read along with her and asks them questions to promote their thinking skills. Children learn new words and extend their language while repeating words and phrases. n The childminder forms highly effective partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She involves parents in their

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need to do better?

children's learning effectively. For example, they share notes on how children play at home. n The childminder encourages children to consider ways to keep themselves safe as they play. She encourages them to develop their confidence, physical skills and independence. For example, children develop good self-help skills as they manage buttons and zips. n The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning. She monitors their progress well to identify and address any gaps in their development. Children are confident learners and make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

16 January 2020 n Children enjoy a variety of resources available in the environment. However, activities are not always highly engaging and do not consistently encourage children to investigate and explore to enhance their learning. n The childminder is kind and caring. She creates a secure, friendly and supportive environment which fosters children's self-confidence. The childminder models good hygiene practices consistently. As a result, children learn to prevent the spread of infection by covering their mouth when coughing, for example. A healthy lifestyle is encouraged within the setting. Children enjoy a balanced diet and engage in physical activities. n The qualified childminder has acquired many teaching techniques over the years and skilfully adapts her approach to help children to develop new skills. She reviews the training opportunities available to her and selects these well to continually enhance her practice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She makes plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to keep children safe. She understands the signs and symptoms which may cause her concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has put clear procedures in place to follow if she has a concern. She has refreshed her safeguarding training. The childminder discussed how she would recognise a child in her care who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. She knows what to do if there is a fire in her setting and has an evacuation plan in place.

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should:

n promote children's mathematical awareness further by making greater use of mathematical language in activities and everyday experiences n sharpen planning and ensure that learning experiences are highly engaging to inspire children to investigate their environment with curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347838 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10073852 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Uxbridge, Middlesex. She operates from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed the curriculum with the childminder and completed a joint evaluation of the activities that she provides for children.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2020 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

16 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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