Childminder in Hillingdon

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a culture of reading stories at her home. Children deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world through stories and experiences. For example, children hear the Jack and the Beanstalk story. They listen intently as the childminder asks them questions that promote their comprehension. Children gaze in awe at the childminder as she shows them the magic beans. The childminder encourages children to further their understanding with hands-on experiences, such as planting the beans in the garden. Children investigate the bugs in the soil, dig using a variety of tools and talk about what plants need to grow. They are highly motivated and curious learners, who are excited to join in.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are highly confident. The childminder provides them with challenge during activities, and children enjoy taking part in the trickiest tasks. For example, as children fetch water for the garden, they painstakingly carry it to their flowers, taking great care not to spill a single drop. When children do spill the water, the childminder reacts excitedly to the patterns they have made on the patio. This helps children to know it is okay to make mistakes. They understand that this means they are learning. Children feel competent and successful as they celebrate their achievements and overcome challenges.

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n The childminder effortlessly makes links between children's experiences. For example, when children learn about birds, they create a bird feeder that weighs the bird food. They feed the birds and bake nest cakes in the kitchen. Children achieve a deep understanding of the world around them. n The childminder supports children's speech and language development in an inspirational way. For example, she asks open-ended questions that challenge children to think about their responses. The childminder deliberately selects the new language that she wants children to learn. Children are confident and reach their milestones quickly. n The childminder assesses what children know and can do meticulously. She plans challenging activities that support children to rapidly gain knowledge and skills. For example, when children find tearing bandages difficult, the childminder plans opportunities for children to practise. Children are extremely well prepared

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for the next stage of their education. n Care practices are highly effective. For example, very young children are encouraged to put their own shoes on. The childminder guides children and expects them to try hard. Children persevere even when they find tasks extremely challenging. They only ask for help when they have repeatedly tried. The childminder responds quickly and praises them. Children have very high levels of self-esteem.

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28 June 2023 n Parents are extremely happy with the care that their children receive. They report that their children make rapid progress, particularly with their spoken language. Parents say that communication helps children to achieve their next steps in development at home. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn. She is able to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder carries out her own research and training to support children's individual needs. She works with external agencies to ensure that children receive timely help from experts where required. n The childminder organises her own professional development opportunities. She links this to the particular needs of children. For example, she has undergone training to help children following the COVID-19 pandemic. This has helped the childminder to skilfully support children's emotional development. n The childminder understands that exploring their community helps children to

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develop a sense of belonging. She plans an enriching range of outings to help children to learn about the world around them. For example, children go to the garden centre and select their own seeds. They take them home to the childminder's home to plant them. Children develop a deep understanding of how things work.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of how to teach children about respect for each other and how this helps them to keep themselves safe. She is vigilant in identifying signs that children may be at risk of abuse or harm. The childminder reports her concerns to the appropriate safeguarding partners. She diligently risk assesses her setting to help keep children safe. The childminder understands what action to take in the event of an allegation being made about herself or other adults. She regularly arranges training to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306331 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10286074 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 3 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in West Drayton, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funded early 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact 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

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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