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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her assistant. Children make choices in their learning from the wide range of resources and activities on offer. They confidently ask for help if needed and are keen to include the childminder and her assistant in their play. Children concentrate well and receive good support to complete their activities. They are proud of their achievements. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and treat children with kindness and consideration. They learn how to treat others and build friendships and their manners are impeccable. For example, children share toys and resources with each other when they play, which develops their social skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop healthy lifestyles in the childminder's care. They enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air, where they further develop their physical skills. For example, they build on their core strength and coordination as they ride on the wheeled toys and climb ladders. The childminder involves children in growing produce and collecting eggs the chickens have laid, which supports their understanding of where food comes from. In addition, children learn the importance of oral health as they clean their teeth after lunch. They learn which foods are good for them. For example, children recognise which foods will give them 'cavities'.

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The provision is good

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder communicated very well with the children's parents. She kept in contact making regular calls to maintain relationships with children and their families and to check on their welfare. The childminder provided children with books and activities to do with their families.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her knowledge to provide a broad curriculum that helps children to build on their skills and move on in their learning. For example, children concentrate for long periods as they scoop and pour dried oats into a range of different containers. This supports their ability to use their fingers to grasp and manipulate small objects. They show great delight and enjoy using their senses to taste and explore the oats. They mix in water and pretend to make porridge for the three bears. n Children have plenty of good opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For example, young children learn the different names and features of sea creatures. They correctly identify each one and talk about them as they play with the models in the water. Children begin to show an interest in numbers. The childminder supports this learning, as she takes every opportunity

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need to do better?

5 May 2022 to introduce counting and recognition of numbers during activities and daily routines. n The childminder understands that knowing and understanding an abundance of words and phrases is important for children's overall learning and development. She ensures that she talks clearly and introduces lots of new vocabulary throughout the day. For example, she encourages children to sing along to nursery rhymes and take part in activities to develop their early writing skills. n The childminder supports children to become increasingly independent. For example, they help themselves to healthy and nutritious snacks. They skilfully spread butter and cheese with a knife when making sandwiches for lunch and understand how to use knives safely. This prepares them effectively for future learning, and they become able and confident in their abilities. Children regularly wash their hands and understand the importance of following good hygiene

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need to do better?

routines. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents up to date with the progress their children are making. Parents' written testimonials demonstrate that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's continuation of learning at home. For instance, she encourages parents to read stories at home to promote language and communication. This is positively contributing to children's progress. n The childminder's self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to recognise the lapse in required training. However, she ensures she continues to develop her skills, focusing closely on the changing needs of the children. For example, the childminder has undertaken training to help support children's mental health, including issues that have increased because of the pandemic. n The childminder's required paediatric first-aid training has expired. She has

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need to do better?

booked a place on a relevant and full paediatric first-aid course. However, she had not completed the training at the time of this inspection. She has taken steps to update her theoretical knowledge so that she can respond appropriately in an emergency, such as if a child has an accident or is choking.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their role to safeguard and protect children. The childminder has effective safeguarding procedures to ensure children are safe. The childminder and her assistant are familiar with the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know how to report concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder and her assistant know how to report any allegations made against them or a household member. The childminder and her assistant closely supervise the children. They complete regular checks to ensure the home is safe for children.

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Due date

attend a full paediatric first-aid training course and ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 18/06/2022

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should:

n develop the process of self-evaluation to clearly highlight strengths and weaknesses in current practice to continually drive forward improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422343 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10138000 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 11 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants. The childminder receives funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector had a learning walk of the setting to understand how the provision and the curriculum are organised. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living and working in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The views of parents were gained through written feedback.

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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

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