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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and have formed good relationships with the childminder, which makes them feel safe and secure at her setting. They behave well as the childminder reminds them to share and take turns with their friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and assesses their development accurately. She has high expectations for children and understands the positive impact this has on children's progress. She plans activities to build on children's current interests. For example, she listens when children talk excitedly about films they enjoy watching at home and extends this by encouraging their imaginative play. Children enjoy pretending that a car is on fire and play the role of a super-hero as they 'save the car'. The childminder also tackles gender stereotypes well during discussions about super-heroes. Children persist at the activities for a long period of time.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder works well with the parents. She regularly provides them with detailed updates about their children's day. Parents are happy with the care provided at the setting and are happy that the childminder provides hot vegetarian lunches for the children. Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's home, due to the robust settling-in procedure in place.

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need to do better?

n Children develop strong bonds with the childminder from the onset. The childminder is kind and sensitive to the children's needs. She notices when children are tired or hungry and responds quickly to their individual needs. The childminder helps children settle quickly and feel secure, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder places a strong focus on building the children's communication and language skills. She models new words to the children and reads lots of age-appropriate books to them. This helps to promote children's understanding of language and helps them develop good communication and literacy skills. n The childminder develops strategies to support children who are learning English as an additional language. They learn words and phrases so they can communicate confidently and make good progress in their communication and language skills. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her

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need to do better?

provision. She makes plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children in her care. For example, she identifies that children would benefit from more opportunities to become independent and plans her routine to motivate and encourage children to try thing out for themselves. Children learn to manage their own personal hygiene needs and serve their own food at meal times. This

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21 May 2021 support enables them to develop valuable skills for their future and in readiness for starting school. n There are times when the childminder doesn't emphasise the importance of healthy eating and portion sizes to the children. n The childminder works closely with the parents to keep them informed about their child's day at the setting. Parents comment positively about her. They value the regular updates that are provided for their children's key events. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to inform the parents of the child's next steps, so they can support them at home better. n Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area where they get fresh air and develop their physical skills. They participate in good hygiene practices as they wash their hands, with good support and guidance from the childminder.

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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 knows how to identify if a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme views or behaviours. She knows how to report concerns about children to the relevant agencies. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for the children to use.

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should:

n make the most of the opportunities to extend and adapt children's understanding about healthy eating and lifestyles n strengthen partnerships with parents, to discuss their children's next steps, so they can support them at home for their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555359 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10174580 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder is located in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at the premises and at the resources used by the children. n Parents spoke with the inspector who took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector discussed matters relating to safeguarding, the self-evaluation process and the activities provided to the children. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.

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Inspection activities

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 May 2021 21 May 2021 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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