Childminder EY419768

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy, safe and well cared for in the childminder's welcoming home. They develop strong bonds with the childminder, and with each other. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's personal, social and emotional well-being. She places this at the heart of her curriculum. This helps children, even from a young age, to learn to value and respect the differing needs of their friends. Children are very polite, respectful and courteous, such as when they play together, when speaking to the childminder and when talking to each other. The childminder is a good role model. She values and respects children's choices. This contributes to the harmonious environment she creates and maintains for children in her home. The childminder organises her environment efficiently. Activities are planned with children's interests in mind and are adapted well to the differing ages of children. Opportunities to build on children's literacy skills are

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The provision is good

harnessed effectively by the childminder. Children enjoy choosing and listening to favourite stories the childminder reads to them. Older children concentrate well in activities and enjoy thinking through and answering questions the childminder asks them. Children are confident to share their views and ideas, and develop good attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a range of learning opportunities to build on children's skills. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do, and plans for their onward learning. However, she occasionally misses opportunities to support younger children's next steps in play to routinely extend their learning even further. n Children have an excellent relationship with the childminder who is attentive to their needs. Babies relish opportunities to cuddle with the childminder who recognises when they are hungry or tired, and swiftly attends to their needs. n The childminder support children's language development well. She talks with the children, develops their vocabulary and helps them learn to pronounce words correctly. This supports the development of children's communication and language skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision well. She is committed to her ongoing professional development to

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need to do better?

provide good-quality outcomes for children. The childminder regularly completes training and meets up with other local childminders to learn and share tips on good practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. For instance, she talks to them about children's interests and starting points. The childminder discusses with parents about their children's day and their achievements. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the service the childminder provides.

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 n The childminder has a good attitude to working in partnership with other professionals. For example, she works well with staff at local schools and nurseries to support and complement children's learning. She also ensures that she shares information with other professionals, such as health visitors, when appropriate. n Children make progress in their physical development. They are keen to play outside and are eager to test their skills. For instance, older children develop good balancing techniques, such as when hopping between cones, and younger children successfully negotiate space when using ride-on scooters. n The childminder skilfully weaves early mathematical concepts into everyday activities. Children name shapes, group items together and use positional language during play. For example, they learn to count the ladybirds and recognise numbers on the different coloured leaves. The childminder supports

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them to organise numbers in the correct order. n The childminder promotes an early understanding of technology. Children illustrate this as they press buttons on mechanical toys and explore different sounds. This helps strengthen their small-muscle skills in preparation for writing. n The childminder promotes health and well-being effectively, and teaches the children about the importance of good hygiene routines. For instance, children are encouraged to wash their hands regularly and to cover their mouths when coughing to help prevent germs spreading.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child is being abused or neglected. She has attended training to ensure that she is up to date with current issues. This includes having a knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as preventing children from being drawn into extreme situations. The childminder is fully aware of who to contact for advice and support, should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The environment is safe and secure, and the childminder is vigilant in minimising any potential hazards and risks to children.

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should:

n focus more sharply on younger children's next steps in learning, to help them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419768 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10138008 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. She also provides overnight care, if needed. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas of the home used for childcare and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n Documents were sampled by the inspector, including evidence of public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector viewed feedback from parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children and how she assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on their learning.

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Inspection activities

7 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

7 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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