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 develop warm relationships with the childminder, who settles them in well. For example, the childminder finds out if children have favourite toys or comfort items. She uses these to support children moving into her care. The childminder highly values each child. She is very kind and uses a gentle voice with gestures when interacting with children. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children behave well. The childminder explains to children why some behaviour is not acceptable and uses praise to reward their positive behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children quickly say goodbye to parents as they are eager to enter the setting. The childminder gives parents information about the following week's activity timetable as she plans weekly events outside of her home. The childminder is very committed to giving children a wide range of play opportunities and experiences. Children have opportunities to play with other children, attend local playgroups and join in with community activities. They access resources by self-selecting, as well as having planned adult-led circle times and daily opportunities for stories and favourite songs. Children have space to play in a secure, enclosed garden and a bright airy garden room for their activities.

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n Children enjoy understanding what is going to happen next. The childminder supports children to anticipate the daily routine by using a picture timetable. Children take turns to peel off the pictures when activities are completed. The childminder interacts effectively with children by giving them clear explanations. n The childminder is extremely sensitive to the children in her care. She knows children very well, anticipating when they may need emotional support or comfort. For example, when the doorbell unexpectedly rings, she explains why she needs to go to the door. When children look a little unsettled, she instinctively asks if they would like to go with her, offering her hand for them to go to the door together. n The childminder regularly observes children to assess their stage of development and to plan their next steps in learning. Children enhance their communication and language, such as through daily opportunities for songs and rhymes.

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Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder uses story bags linked to children's favourite books to skilfully introduce new vocabulary and help children to quickly make progress. n The childminder successfully supports children to become independent. For instance, children are encouraged to carry out acts of self-care, such as washing their hands. She works in partnership with parents to devise plans to teach children key skills, such as toilet training. This also helps children to receive consistent expectations between home and the setting.

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need to do better?

24 March 2023 n Older children recognise and write letters in their name independently. On occasions, the childminder does not advocate how print carries meaning. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of numbers. Children enjoy counting and are confident as they quickly gain the skills that they need for the next stage in their learning. n Parents highly value the level of communication that they have with the childminder. They exchange information about children's care at drop-off and collection times. Parents also receive text messages, phone calls and emails to share their children's 'wow' moments. The childminder regularly sends parents photos, along with information on their child's development. Parents are incredibly happy with the service that they receive. n The childminder is enthusiastic about her work and has high expectations of the service that she provides. She effectively uses self-evaluation to review and

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need to do better?

monitor the quality of her setting. The childminder identifies areas where improvements can be made. She collaborates consistently with parents and other childminders to improve outcomes for all children and to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of what she needs to do to keep children safe. She has recently attended safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge on issues that may impact on children. The childminder knows who she would contact to make a referral and is also aware of where she can access advice and guidance. The childminder regularly takes children out and has completed checks to ensure that the places she visits are safe for children.

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should:

n develop older children's awareness that print carries meaning and to learn about the different purposes of writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468188 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10280315 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30 am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises to complete a learning walk and to ensure the suitability of the premises. n The childminder described how the environment and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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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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