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 are happy and settled in the company of the enthusiastic childminder, who has a good sense of fun. They laugh and wriggle with delight as they share their favourite songs and rhymes. Children use their developing language skills to sing, and they eagerly follow the physical actions that go with the songs. They gain great satisfaction from their achievements, which they show as they smile and applaud themselves when they have finished. Children regularly access a variety of different books and independently seek out their favourites. The childminder keeps children safe. For example, she teaches children how to behave appropriately when they encounter different animals. However, children could learn about the natural world in even more ways. The childminder plans challenging activities which extend and support children's learning. However, on occasion, children become distracted during adult-led activities. Children choose from a range of easily accessible

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The provision is good

resources. They are independent and eager learners who actively direct their own play. Children behave well and are sociable. They learn to play in larger groups of children as they attend local drop-in groups. Children quickly form a strong bond with the childminder and turn to her for help and support, if needed.

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need to do better?

n Parents praise the childminder and the service she provides. They say that she establishes a secure two-way flow of information and they feel well informed about their children's learning and development. Parents particularly praise the wide range of activities the childminder provides for their children. They say their children are happy to attend the setting and that the childminder is 'caring and nurturing'. n The childminder uses the local community to support children in learning about people whose experiences may be different to their own. Children are introduced to people who help keep them safe, for instance, when they visit the local fire station. Children enjoy travelling on public transport and learning about the wider area in which they live. n Children learn to carry out simple manageable tasks. For example, the youngest children eagerly tidy away their resources when they have finished playing with

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them. They are enthusiastic and quickly turn their activity into a game. They express their satisfaction in being 'quick, quick' as they put their toys in the boxes. n The childminder observes children carefully. She uses this information to quickly identify what children are interested in and plans activities which build on these interests. However, on occasion, activities include too many elements and children lose focus. This means that sometimes their learning is not supported as consistently as it could be. n Children benefit from learning about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The

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need to do better?

21 February 2020 childminder nurtures children's physical well-being. For example, she talks to them about dental hygiene and the importance of brushing their teeth. The childminder encourages children to be physically active. They have opportunities to run, climb and enjoy regular walks. n The childminder takes children to local green spaces and talks to them about what they see. Children enjoy looking at pictures of different animals and making the different sounds they make. However, there is scope for the childminder to widen children's opportunities to engage with the natural world and learn about it at a deeper level. n The childminder challenges children and develops a curriculum which stretches their learning. For example, she incorporates mathematical learning into a wide variety of activities. Children use their learning and rapidly develop their understanding of how they can use numbers. The youngest children understand

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the sequence of numbers. They use this, for instance, to spontaneously chant 'one, two, three', before they are lifted down from the chair they have been sitting in. n The childminder focuses sharply on what each child needs to learn next. She tailors activities to focus on the different needs children have. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to support children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to keep the children in her care safe. She knows the signs and symptoms which may cause her concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of the indicators that a child might be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder has refreshed her safeguarding training. She ensures that all necessary checks are carried out on adults who live on the premises.

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should:

n ensure adult-led activities focus even more sharply on the learning they are designed to support n develop children's opportunities to learn about the natural world even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473098 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10075652 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hayes, Middlesex. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. The childminder talked about the resources she uses and how they support children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed a sample of the documents the childminder uses. These included her safeguarding policy, first-aid certificate and insurance documentation. n The childminder discussed how she observes children and uses this information to create a curriculum which challenges and extends children's learning. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities. She talked to the childminder about the learning that the activities were planned to support. n The childminder discussed how she evaluates her service and builds on her partnerships with parents. The inspector read feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 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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