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 excitedly enter the childminder's home. The childminder is calm, friendly and welcoming, and children settle quickly. Children enjoy physical comfort from the childminder, particularly as they get used to visitors in the setting. Children are confident in their surroundings. Younger children wander around the different spaces to see what activities are set out for them. They enjoy making independent choices about their own learning. The childminder observes children's interests and uses these to create exciting activities which meet the gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress.

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The provision is good

All children behave well. The childminder ensures that all children have a good understanding of her expectations of their behaviour. Children are knowledgeable of the setting's routine. From a young age they understand where their shoes need to go and the need to wash their hands before dinner.

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The provision is good

Children play alongside each other with ease. The childminder is aware of the limited number of children in the setting. Therefore, she provides children with the opportunity to socialise with other children at a toddler group. This helps to develop children's confidence further and encourages them to play and communicate with other children and adults.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She narrates and commentates on all activities. This exposes children to a wide range of spoken language. As young children begin to talk, the childminder repeats words back to them in the correct form to aid language development. Older children develop the art of conversation as they discuss their morning at nursery. The childminder encourages children to listen to her questions before taking their turn to answer. n Children develop a love of books. Within the setting children have access to a wide range of books. They enjoy sharing stories from the comfort of the childminder's lap. Younger children can explore books independently. They enjoy lifting flaps and turning pages while the childminder talks to them about the pictures they can see. n The childminder supports children's school transitions well. Children mainly attend one local school, and the childminder has a good relationship with them.

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need to do better?

The childminder takes children on the 'school run' so they can see their future classrooms and their new teachers. However, the childminder is not aware of the school's expectations of children's knowledge and accomplishments when they start. Therefore, she is unable to teach these skills prior to them moving on. n Children's independence is well supported. The childminder understands the

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need to do better?

6 March 2023 need to provide children with opportunities to learn to be independent. For example, younger children wash their hands and faces with wipes on their own before the childminder helps. Older children change out of their nursery uniforms independently. The childminder remains close by, offering instructions on how to unbutton their tops. The childminder offers children a lot of praise as they successfully complete their tasks. n Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They access healthy meals and snacks throughout the day, and talk about the food they are eating. Each day children benefit from physical exercise or time in the garden. The childminder is aware of each child's physical abilities and offers opportunities for them to develop their skills further. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are happy with the progress their children are making and enjoy the time the childminder takes to talk to them

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need to do better?

about their children's learning and development. The childminder regularly provides parents with advice on how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents refer to the childminder's 'welcoming and friendly nature'. n The childminder regularly reflects on her environment, adapting and changing the resources available. Through completing regular training, the childminder ensures her practice remains at a high level. She quickly implements new ideas and provides new opportunities for children. Where possible, the childminder works closely and shares ideas with other childminders.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands the recording and reporting procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder is vigilant of wider issues in society which may be impacting on children, such as county lines. A robust safeguarding policy underpins the childminder's practice, and she ensures the ongoing suitability of adults within her home. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with local schools to gain an understanding of their expectations of what children need to know when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379965 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10276280 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 8 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in South Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care for children from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2023 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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