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

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children flourish. Children form warm, secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and the other children. They are very happy and confident, and thoroughly enjoy their time together. Children enjoy being independent and show pride in meeting their own personal needs. Older children skilfully manage zips and fastenings as they change into their uniforms before going to nursery. They show kindness towards their younger peers as they help them to put on their hats and coats. Children make good progress in their learning. Children of pre-school age develop secure foundations in mathematics and literacy. They count confidently and compare sizes and shapes. Children understand that print carries meaning, and use their knowledge of letters and sounds to help them to recognise words such as their names and days of the week. The childminder plans activities carefully so that

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The provision is good

they can be adapted for children's individual abilities. This encourages children of different ages to play and learn together, and creates a sociable and harmonious environment. For instance, toddlers filled small bottles with pieces of pasta to make shakers, while their older peers made necklaces by threading the pasta onto laces. All of the children concentrated intently and showed high levels of perseverance as they carried out their chosen tasks.

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n The childminder diligently monitors children's development and quickly notices any gaps in their learning. She provides targeted support to ensure they make good progress. She shares this information with parents and helps them to support children's learning at home. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with staff at schools that children also attend. She ensures that there is good communication between them, to provide continuity in children's care and learning. n Children show a highly positive approach to learning. They concentrate well and become thoroughly engaged in their play. For instance, older children spent an extended period building a house from plastic bricks. They demonstrated good social skills, such as sharing and cooperation, as they carefully fitted shapes together and added features such as windows and furniture. Children benefit from a language-rich environment. The childminder uses new words and gives

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clear explanations for what they mean, to extend children's learning and vocabulary. n The childminder is caring and attentive. She recognises when children may be hungry, tired or in need of a cuddle, and responds quickly to their individual requirements. This supports children's good health and helps them to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder understands the significance of children's home lives and

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27 February 2020 experiences in supporting their learning and well-being. Relationships with parents are very good and play a strong part in meeting children's individual needs. For instance, the childminder collects information on children's interests and routines when they join her provision and uses this to help them settle quickly into her provision. n Children behave very well. The childminder gives them lots of praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. She provides consistent reminders which help them to understand the expectations for behaviour. However, she occasionally misses opportunities to explore their feelings and emotions with them. n Self-evaluation and reflection are important to the childminder. She obtains the views of parents and children and considers their comments to help her to provide a high-quality service. Parents praise the childminder's communication

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skills and say their children thrive in her care. Children comment on the childminder's kindness; they like the variety of 'fun activities' and enjoy eating the food she provides. n The childminder regularly accesses training to enhance her professional skills and knowledge. She uses new information effectively to develop her setting and improve the outcomes for children. For instance, she has learned to use specialised 'bucket time' activities, to enhance children's attention and social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She attends regular training to help her to keep up to date with the requirements for safeguarding procedures. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding the welfare of a child. She understands a broad range of safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from online abuse and the dangers of radicalisation. The childminder ensures her home is secure and assesses possible risks before taking children out on walks and outings.

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n develop further the opportunities to teach children language relating to feelings and help them to understand different emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399599 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10074325 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk through the areas of the home being used for childminding. They discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The documentation sampled included records relating to children, safeguarding procedures and the written views of parents. n The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed children's learning and personal development with the childminder, to evaluate the quality of education. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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