Childminder in Hillingdon

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the action and recommendations made at the previous inspection. She understands how to provide a suitable and broad curriculum based on children's individual needs and interests, and to help children to make progress. n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has worked closely with her early years adviser to develop and implement an action plan to improve her practice. The childminder completes regular training to improve her knowledge and keep up to date. The childminder describes how she provides feedback forms to seek the views of parents. She explains that she continually reflects on the service she provides to improve outcomes for children, when they attend. n The childminder explains how she supports children's communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. For example, by reading stories, asking questions and through using pictures, and

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gestures. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she understands how to monitor children's progress. She understands the importance of ongoing assessment of children's progress, to help identify and plan for the next steps in each child's learning, and to help prepare them for their eventual move to school. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. She explains she that obtains information about children's care needs, and shares information about the progress children make. n The childminder knows suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour when they attend. The childminder describes how she encourages children to share and use good manners. n The childminder explains the importance of providing a secure, welcoming and inclusive environment for children. She describes how she helps children develop

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respect and understanding of people different from themselves. n The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and has recently completed child protection training. She knows how to recognise potential signs of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder understands requirements to record and report any concerns, if these arise. n The childminder explains that she understands the benefits for children of a balanced, varied diet, and regular access to fresh air. She plans to encourage good hygiene practices to help reduce the risk of cross infection and to teach children how to keep themselves healthy.

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This provision meets requirements

24 August 2021 There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437868 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10143162 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of setting. n The inspector viewed the toys and resources and areas of the premises that are available for children's use. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development, and how she intends to monitor and plan for children's individual needs. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she works with parents and other professionals when children attend. n The inspector viewed documents the childminder uses when caring for children. The inspector viewed evidence of suitability checks for household members and evidence of qualifications and training, including a current paediatric first-aid

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Inspection activities

24 August 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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24 August 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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