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 have warm and secure attachments with the childminder. They feel safe in her home and enjoy plenty of cuddles and affection. There is a good amount of space for them to play indoors and outside in the secure garden. Children listen carefully to the childminder's instructions. She has a clear routine and children respond and understand expectations well. The childminder identifies what she wants children to learn and provides a wide range of toys to focus on children's individual learning goals. Children are familiar with where other resources are kept and can independently help themselves from the toy boxes. Children play happily with toys that capture their interest, such as cars. They enjoy games with soft balls and learn how to roll the balls carefully. This helps the children's physical skills and teaches them about taking turns and sharing. The childminder remained open throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to support key worker parents.

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The provision is good

She adapted her practice in line with government guidelines, following strict hygiene practices. She cleans toys more frequently to help keep children safe. She is very aware that newer and younger children have had much less social contact as a result of the pandemic. She, therefore, supported them during their settling-in time, recognising this might take longer and that children might need more comforting. The childminder has clear boundaries in place to teach children how to behave and keep them safe. Children learn not to go near the stairs. Children learn to take turns, share and use good manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's development accurately. She identifies what children already know and can do when they start with her. She knows what to focus on to help them make good progress in their learning. For example, she is aware of the need to concentrate on the prime areas of learning for the youngest children. However, occasionally, when organising the toys, she omits to provide equipment such as walkers to support younger children who are learning to walk. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. She talks to the children, reads books with them and encourages them to sing nursery rhymes. Nevertheless, there are times when the childminder misses opportunities to model language as children play. Therefore, they do not always hear new words or have the opportunity to repeat them back. n The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy a

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range of home-cooked meals. Children have access to their own water beakers and are encouraged to have a drink regularly. They enjoy snacks of fruit and look forward to their lunch, which they tuck into well. The childminder makes good use of her garden for outdoor play and children go on walks daily to the

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29 June 2021 school. This enables them to get fresh air and exercise. n The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities to support young children's early mathematical knowledge. For example, children showed curiosity as they tried to fit wooden screws into a construction set. The childminder encouraged them to keep trying, talked about the shapes and counted how many there were. n Children demonstrate an enjoyment of books. They clearly have favourite books and stories and seek these out to take to the childminder to read to them. This supports children to learn about the importance of books for their future reading skills and their readiness for school. n Parents are very positive about the childminder and the service she provides. They comment that the childminder keeps them up to date with their child's day and that their children are very happy when they arrive at the childminder's house in the morning. The childminder collates photographs of the children as

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they play and arranges these in individual books. These are accessible for parents to view and help to show parents the fun and the learning their children are involved in during the day. n Children are beginning to show good levels of independence and attend to some of their own care needs. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and take their shoes off when coming in from outside. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to meet the needs of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children from disadvantaged backgrounds or who receive additional funding.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her home and garden are safe and encourages children to help tidy up during the day to prevent any accidents occurring. The childminder also ensures children are safe when out of the home, that younger children are safely harnessed into the buggy and that older children are reminded to walk holding onto the buggy or close to her at all times.

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should:

n plan more precisely for each child to ensure appropriate equipment is considered and made available to support and extend children's development further n enhance the support for children's communication and language, to include role

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should:

29 June 2021 modelling language to further extend children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561568 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10191238 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She is located in Ruislip Manor, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder is open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm or times agreed with parents, all year round expect for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n Parents sent letters which the inspector reviewed in order to obtain their views on the service the childminder provides. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use.

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Inspection activities

29 June 2021 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

29 June 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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