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 have happy, warm relationships with the childminder, who settles them in well. For instance, the childminder asks if children have familiar toys or objects they can bring with them. The childminder values each child highly. She uses a gentle tone of voice and lots of eye contact when interacting with children. The childminder has high expectations of children. Children behave well. The childminder uses a fair and firm approach. She explains to children why some behaviour is not acceptable and uses praise to promote their positive behaviour. Children have good early mathematical skills. The childminder teaches children the different names of shapes and sings lots of counting songs. Children learn about size as the childminder uses language such as 'big' and 'small' when referring to different objects.

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The provision is good

Children gain a good understanding of diversity. The childminder provides children with multicultural dolls and books as well as play people with disabilities to reflect differences in society. She allows children to choose whatever they want to play with, regardless of their gender. Children gain good physical skills. For example, the childminder ensures that children practise their kicking and throwing skills with balls, learn to steer wheeled toys and climb across frames. The curriculum builds on children's skills. All children make good progress in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with thoughtful, interesting activities that are securely based on the areas of learning. She keeps a close eye on children's development to ensure that they have appropriate challenges. All children make good progress. n Children gain good communication and language skills. For instance, the childminder uses exciting story props to encourage children to take part when she reads stories. Children learn new words and begin to understand the structure in stories. The childminder sings songs and rhymes and questions children effectively to support their language skills. n The childminder is eager to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. For instance, she has attended a course on creative play, which has led to improvements in this area. n Children learn to do things for themselves. Older children prepare fruit for snack time independently. Children learn to take off and put on their coats and shoes.

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They help to tidy up at the end of play sessions. n Children are motivated to learn and engage well with activities. They concentrate and play cooperatively together. Children learn to share and take turns well.

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7 December 2022 n The childminder supports children's creative skills successfully. For instance, children enjoy exploring the texture of dry pasta and coloured rice. They scoop and fill different containers. Children use paint and crayons to create their own pictures. n The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her practice regularly. She takes time to consider the success of activities and makes changes where necessary. The childminder is keen to improve her practice and sets goals. For instance, she plans to continue to attend a variety of early years courses to support her practice. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. She teaches children the names of exotic fruit, and they explore their texture and taste. The childminder plants vegetables with children, who learn how things grow and where food comes from. n Children act in safe ways. The childminder teaches children about road safety,

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and they act with care and caution when crossing the road. Children use the stairs safely and handle tools and materials with care and caution. n The childminder has successful partnerships with parents. She gives them regular verbal feedback on their children's progress. The childminder uses parents' observations of their children to support children's learning. n The childminder supports children's understanding of good oral hygiene well. For instance, children learn how to brush teeth on models of gums. The childminder ensures that children do not have sugary foods and snacks, and she provides fresh drinking water. n The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities to sleep. However, at times, children sleep in buggies and are not able to move as freely as they choose. Overall, this does not have an impact on children's safety. n The childminder understands the importance of healthy eating. However, she

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need to do better?

does not help children to gain an understanding of the value of eating well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder views children's safety with high importance. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder is alert to signs that a child might be at risk of abuse. She has a full understanding of how to report her concerns to keep children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of a range of safeguarding issues. For instance, she is vigilant to signs that a child might be at risk of domestic abuse and knows the procedures to follow to report her concerns. The childminder carries out safety checks in her home, including her garden, to reduce the risks of hazards.

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should:

7 December 2022 n review children's sleeping arrangements to ensure that they are able to move freely as they sleep, as needed n develop children's understanding of the value of eating well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484906 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10236591 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hillingdon, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder provides care for children during term time, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while they viewed the premises. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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Inspection activities

7 December 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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