Childminder in Hillingdon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her duty to keep the children in her care safe. She has refreshed her safeguarding training. The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She described the indicators which would cause her concern that a child is being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and has put strategies in place to help her keep children safe inside and outdoors. n Using her knowledge of how to plan a challenging curriculum, the childminder discussed how she observes and assesses children. She described how she would use this information to plan what children need to learn next and devise activities to support that learning. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She has used this effectively, for example, to enhance the resources she provides to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder

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discussed how she works in partnership with parents and creates an effective two-way flow of information. The childminder confidently talked about how she would support parents in extending their children's learning at home to establish continuity in their learning and development. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She has developed strategies to support children in learning how to moderate their own behaviour and consider how it impacts on others. n Using the local community, for example, the childminder shared how she supports children in learning about people whose lives might be different to their own. She described how she teaches children about different religious festivals and enables children to think about their similarities and differences. n The childminder talked about how she nurtures children's emotional and physical well-being. She described how she encourages children to be active and learn

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about leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for children.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547007 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10109967 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Uxbridge, in the Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, during school term times.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk. The childminder talked about how she would use her space and resources to support all areas of children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation including her safeguarding policy and the documents relating to the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The childminder discussed the information she obtains from parents and how she would support them in extending their children's learning at home. n The childminder talked about how she reflects on the service she provides and uses this to develop her practice. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she plans a challenging curriculum designed to extend children's learning.

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Inspection activities

3 February 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

3 February 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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