Childminder EY233337

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

Children receive better care and learning opportunities than in the past because the childminder has worked hard to improve her knowledge of the welfare and learning requirements. Children are settled and confident in the warm and nurturing environment. They are eager to participate in all activities and particularly enjoy the one-to-one attention they receive. The childminder is keen for all children to learn and wants them to do well. Children benefit from the childminder's deep awareness of their individual personality and needs. The childminder uses her knowledge of what the children need to learn next to plan a suitable curriculum to support their progress. Some aspects of teaching are effective. Toys and resources, while being limited in range, are easily accessible so that children can access them freely. Children increase their vocabulary as they learn to listen and repeat new words. Risks to children are reduced as the childminder checks her environment

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The provision requires improvement

daily and removes hazards to children's health and safety. Parents are encouraged to participate fully in their child's learning and praise the childminder highly. Children behave well. For example, they beamed smiles of pride when they were praised for their achievements for helping to tidy away.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has reflected on her practice. She selects activities carefully so that children are engaged in targeted and purposeful learning. They learn to concentrate and persevere. For example, a child worked with concentration and successfully built a face for 'Mr Potato Head'. n Although children experience suitable learning opportunities, the quality of teaching is inconsistent. The childminder plans some activities with specific aims, but interrupts children's learning with persistent questions which are not in line with her plans. She provides children with access to clearly labelled resources. However, these are limited in range and the childminder has not considered how the resources can be extended to support children's learning across all areas. For example, there are few programmable toys or resources to support self-help skills. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the

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need to do better?

community and the wider world. She takes children on a daily walk so that they learn to 'stop, look and listen' for cars and safely cross the road. The childminder makes sure young children attend local playgroups regularly so that they can socialise with other children and learn to share and take turns. Children use the outdoor area daily for fresh air and practise jumping and hopping, accompanied by daily 'action songs'. The childminder takes young children to the local parks for vigorous play and to use more physically challenging equipment to develop their agility.

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need to do better?

21 January 2020 n The childminder pays close attention to supporting children's communication skills. The routine includes daily stories and singing time to promote listening and speaking. Children are introduced to relevant new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to listen to the sounds of words and takes care to repeat words that are mispronounced so that children learn to speak correctly. n The childminder works well with parents to share what the children need to learn next. She advises them how to help their children at home. This advice includes self-help skills and the types of additional support available to them. n The childminder helps young children to gain important skills they need for their future. They learn how to feed themselves and take pride in dressing themselves ready to go out. Children enjoy freshly prepared meals and relish bowls full of fresh fruit. They are encouraged to drink water regularly to stay hydrated. The

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childminder makes sure that nappy changing promotes children's health and hygiene. She understands the procedures to follow when giving medication and the type of information she needs to record.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has worked hard to improve her knowledge of safeguarding. She now has a thorough safeguarding policy which she reads regularly. The childminder understands the possible signs of abuse and the steps to take if she has any concerns about the well-being of a child. Her knowledge of the correct procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against her or another adult is secure. Children are supervised closely and the childminder teaches them how to stay safe. The childminder talks to parents and older children about e-safety. Children do not have access to the internet, and mobile phones cannot be used in the childminder's home. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring absences and now keeps a record of children's attendance.

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Due date

make sure the quality of teaching is consistently good, ensuring that children receive meaningful questioning during activities and allowing them time to think things through 21/02/2020

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Due date

21 January 2020 improve the use and provision of resources across all areas of learning to allow children to achieve their identified goals more consistently. 21/02/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233337 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10102715 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the premises to look at safety and the provision of activities. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and talked to the childminder about the activities in place to help children learn. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation, including children's records and certificates of insurance.

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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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Inspection activities

21 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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