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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the childminder's friendly and welcoming setting. They develop secure bonds with the childminder and show that they feel safe in her nurturing care. Children confidently make choices and share their wishes with the childminder. They demonstrate that they enjoy her company as they invite her into their play. The youngest children enjoy cuddles with the childminder when they require reassurance.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of the children and encourages them to be independent. Consequently, children progress well and acquire skills and knowledge to support the next stage of their education, such as school. For example, children learn to follow routines and instructions, develop good social skills and learn to manage their personal care needs.

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The provision is good

Children are confident learners and there is a good selection of interesting resources for them to engage with. The activities are challenging and are thoughtfully planned around their interests. Consequently, children are excited to learn and become deeply engaged in activities. For example, older children concentrate intently as they spoon rice into bottles to create shakers. Toddlers explore a box of percussion instruments and are curious about the sounds that they can create. Children then come together to combine their interests during a lively song and dance session.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about the high levels of care and education she provides for children. She undertakes a variety of development opportunities to enhance her professional knowledge and improve the outcomes for children. For example, she explains how training has helped her to support children's oral hygiene. The childminder also networks with other childminders to share ideas and discuss good practice. n The childminder has clear aims for children's learning and offers a broad curriculum. She provides a variety of learning opportunities and her teaching is generally good. However, she could do more to support children to explore their own ideas and ways of doing things during activities. This would give children the opportunity to extend their learning even further. n Children benefit from access to a wide selection of books to help promote their love of literature. They regularly look at books independently and enjoy sharing

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need to do better?

favourite stories with the childminder. The childminder uses characters and themes from books to provide interesting activities which extend children's knowledge. For example, she uses a story about a hungry caterpillar to support children's understanding of healthy eating.

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22 September 2022 n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She constantly engages children in conversations and encourages their speech. The childminder makes good use of repetition to support children's pronunciation and help them to learn new words. Consequently, children become confident to express themselves. They chat away happily as they play and display a broad vocabulary. n Children behave well. They play happily alongside their friends and respond well to gentle instructions. Children cheerfully follow the routines in place and gladly assist with tasks, such as helping to sweep up after a messy activity. n Children have plenty of access to fresh air and exercise, to support their physical health and well-being. The childminder ensures children's physical skills are very well supported. For example, children dance, move and respond to music. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children's packed

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lunches are healthy and nutritionally balanced. n Children gain valuable experiences and learn about the community they live in. The childminder teaches them about important services, such as libraries and public transport, and encourages them to value and respect the people who help us. Children have opportunities to experience the wonder of the world by going on regular outings. For example, they learn about the changing seasons as they explore local parks and marshlands with the childminder. n The childminder ensures that she communicates regularly with parents. She shares her observations of children's learning through photos and daily conversations. Parents give excellent feedback on the childminder's service and describe the warm relationships that children build with the childminder and her family. They appreciate the activities and outings that the childminder provides to enhance their children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and children's welfare are high priority for the childminder. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training to help her keep children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse. This includes safeguarding issues such as domestic violence and radicalisation. She understands the procedure to report any concerns about children to the appropriate agencies. The childminder also knows what to do if there is an allegation made about her or a member of her household. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help keep children safe in her home and when on outings.

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should:

n provide children with plenty of opportunities to practise skills and explore activities using their own ideas, to extend their learning even more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445172 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10235738 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 7 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ickenham, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, during school term times.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding. They discussed the early years curriculum and how the childminder organises her provision for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The childminder ensured that relevant documentation, such as her paediatric first-aid qualification, was available for the inspector to view. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She also observed and spoke to children, to find out about their experiences with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

22 September 2022 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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22 September 2022 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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