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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows children and their families extremely well, which helps her to build strong relationships with them. Children are happy and very confident to access what they want and need while with the childminder. Not only do children feel safe and secure in her care, but parents comment on how much they trust the childminder as well.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans an inspiring and challenging curriculum, indoors and outdoors, with children at the centre. Children choose the themes for the activities which the childminder plans. This helps to build on children's self-esteem as their voices are heard.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder facilitates opportunities for children to continuously engage in deep conversations and learning. Children focus their listening and attention for long periods, such as when they explore books and resources that link to the ocean and sea creatures. This enables children to extend their vocabularies.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is clear with children on how they can keep themselves safe while moving around. Children know the boundaries and rules which are in place. For example, the childminder explains to children why they need to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children learn positive behaviours to support them as they transition on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the importance of taking time to get to know children and their families, who are at the centre of the care which she provides. She assesses children when they start so that she is clear where they are in their development and where they need support next. The childminder has excellent communication with parents as they work in partnership. n Parents feel supported with their children's transitions, such as school readiness. They praise the childminder for delivering a range of learning opportunities. Parents are amazed by how the childminder prepares their child for the next stage in their learning journey and for life in modern Britain as well. For example, the childminder teaches children about different cultures and celebrations, such as the King's Coronation and festivals from around the world. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their fine motor

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skills. In the water, children use tweezers to collect plastic fish and real shells to put in their bucket. The childminder encourages them to count each object. When children confidently say, 'It is too tricky', the childminder is quick to reassure them and adapt in the moment so they can continue building on their skills confidently. The childminder explains the importance of what they are

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13 July 2023 doing, for example by saying, 'This is building your finger muscles.' n Children talk excitedly about what they can see in books. The childminder frequently introduces new words, such as 'pristine', and asks children if they know what they mean. The childminder then takes the time to explain their meaning before continuing to read the story. When possible, the childminder explains new words with actions, which strengthens her teaching in reinforcing children's learning. n Children are incredibly independent. They put their shoes on and take them off by themselves, without prompts, when coming in and out of the garden. Children are very aware of the importance of washing their hands before meals. The childminder has a gentle approach and respects children's dignity. For example, she visits the bathroom with children; however, she then stands outside the bathroom while children attend to their toileting needs by

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themselves, if they are developmentally able to. n Children thoroughly enjoy snack and mealtimes. The childminder engages children in conversations about what is happening to their food when it is hot. For example, children sprinkle cheese on their pasta, and they look and talk about why it is melting. At snack time, children cut fruits using knives, with the childminder modelling and explaining when needed. n The childminder reflects on what she provides to children and implements changes, if needed, to extend the already positive outcomes for children. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with training and by working closely with the local authority.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder talks competently about how to report any concerns that a child may be at risk of harm and the process to follow. She attends ongoing safeguarding training to ensure that she has a comprehensive knowledge of the possible signs and behaviours that may cause concern. This includes a range of child protection issues, such as female genital mutilation and domestic violence. The childminder is confident in assessing risks in the environment. She puts procedures in place to lower any risks while supporting children to learn about risks and how to manage them as well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469266 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10288821 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 2 Date of previous inspection 1 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She is registered to receive funding to provide early years education to children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 childminder. 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning.

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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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