Latchford-Evans, Kerry-Lucy

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 arrive happily at the childminder's welcoming home. They quickly settle at activities. Children show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, children adapted to the changes to the routine. Children and parents new to the setting met the childminder in her garden. She found out about children from parents, to help plan for their needs and interests. Children confidently leave their parents at the door, which helps to limit the amount of close contact children and adults have.

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The provision is good

Children develop healthy lifestyles. They eat home-cooked healthy meals and fruit snacks. They learn to use an excellent range of specialist eating utensils that supports their emerging independence. Children take pleasure playing in the large garden and explore making pictures with large chalks on the patio. Children recall previous learning well. For example, they make comparisons between the rockets they have drawn outside and the images of space they see on a light projector.

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The provision is good

Children learn to work together, from taking part in activities that the childminder has planned to help them. When young children struggle with sharing, the childminder provides consistent, positive guidance, which helps them manage their feelings and play in harmony with others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises her provision well. The home is welcoming and clean, and is an appropriate space for childminding. Children have access to a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment, suitable for their age and stage of development. n The childminder plans numerous interesting activities, in which children engage well. They concentrate and thoroughly enjoy the play dough, using their physical skills to roll it and create representations of fireworks. However, the learning environment is not sufficiently planned to excite children's imaginations during children's freely chosen play. n Overall, parents speak positively about the childminder. They say their children settled in well and seem to enjoy their time in the setting. Children have warm, caring relationships with the childminder, her assistant and each other. The childminder regularly shares information with parents, which helps them to have

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need to do better?

a good understanding of their child's learning and development. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children's language and communication skills effectively, including for those children learning to speak English as an additional language. They revisit new words during a variety of activities throughout the day to reinforce learning. For example, the childminder introduces and uses the word 'stretch' repeatedly to children as they play a

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4 November 2021 'what's in the bucket?' game. n The childminder provides activities to support children's pre-reading skills. For example, she guides their use of musical instruments for children to gain an awareness of rhythm. Children enjoy singing favourite nursery rhymes with the childminder and her assistant. n Children have access to a wide range of good-quality books. They focus well during story time and comment on the story. Although, there are fewer opportunities for children to engage with print in the environment and print that holds personal significance for them. n Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn about different festivals and how these are celebrated. However, the childminder does not take children on outings outside of the setting. As a result, children have few opportunities to utilise their local area or community to support and enhance their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends training to ensure that she keeps herself informed of any changes to legislation and early years practice. She provides effective support for her assistant. The childminder provides induction training for her assistant and regular opportunities to discuss any concerns about children's well- being. They reflect on teaching practice together. Parents comment on how they appreciate the stability of the staff team. n Children know the routines of the day, waiting patiently for their turn to wash their hands, and explaining to the inspector that 'we go one behind'. Children begin to become independent. They manage their personal needs with gentle guidance and support from the childminder and her assistant.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns and who to contact. The assistant knows how to escalate any concerns for children, if necessary. The childminder and her assistant attend training to keep their knowledge up to date. She ensures that at least one person who has a valid paediatric first-aid qualification is always present. The childminder regularly checks the home to ensure it is safe and secure, and plans for emergencies. She has a wide range of policies to support her good practice and promote children's welfare.

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should:

n make more effective use of the local neighbourhood to build on children's learning about the outdoors and their community n enhance the environment to stimulate children's learning and encourage them to

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should:

4 November 2021 think creatively and develop their ideas n provide opportunities for children to engage with print in the environment and print that holds personal significance for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563242 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10191463 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm. The childminder's assistant holds a qualification at level 6. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and carried out a joint observation of an activity to assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector spoke to parents and read their written feedback, and took their views into consideration. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living or working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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

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