Childminder in Hillingdon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to plan a curriculum that meets the needs of all children. She recognises the importance of reviewing the progress that children make, to swiftly identify any gaps in learning. She knows the importance of completing the progress check when children are aged between two and three years. n The childminder knows her responsibility to keep children safe. She describes the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the local authority procedure for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder describes how she will risk assess her home to identify and remove potential hazards to children. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She explains that she will encourage children to be kind and respect one another. The childminder explains how she intends on teaching children to have respect for

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others and celebrate other religions, cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. n The childminder ensures her professional development is regularly updated. For example, she has recently renewed her safeguarding training and holds an up- to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder is part of a childminding network and attends regular meetings to discuss all things related to early years care and education. n The childminder understands the benefits of promoting healthy lifestyles in her home. She recognises the importance of healthy eating and intends to take children outdoors regularly, so they can exercise in the fresh air. The childminder explains that she will allow children to manage their own personal needs, such as using the toilet and washing their own hands. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, and other settings that children attend. She knows how beneficial it is

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to share information with other professionals about children's learning and development to ensure continuity of care. n The childminder discusses the range of experiences she will provide to support children's development. For example, she explains how story time sessions at the local library promote children's communication and language development and attending toddler groups enhance children's social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 138839 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10219672 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 0 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that she intends to use for childcare. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would support children's learning and keep them safe.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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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7 October 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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