Oosthuizen, Jolene Nichola Juliese

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 are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's home. Older children say they like coming to the childminders home. Younger children show they are secure. They approach the childminder with ease. The childminder recognises when young children are tired and hungry and responds warmly and quickly to their needs. Children are confident speakers. They excitedly talk about how they have been picking blackberries and explain that these taste 'delicious'.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations for every child. The curriculum is well planned to help ensure children develop key skills and prepare them for their next stage of learning, including their eventual move to school. The childminder observes children and checks their knowledge before identifying the next stage in their learning. All children can make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children are very eager and motivated to learn and try new experiences. The childminder plans exciting activities, such as imaginative pirate play and hunting for gold coins. Children enjoy sensory play. For example, young children explore wet sand with their hands. Older children create shapes using different moulds.

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The provision is good

Children behave well in the setting. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement. This helps children to develop self-esteem. They learn to be kind and take turns. The childminder supports children in developing independence. She shows them how to wash their hands and self-dress. Children quickly master these skills from an early age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed an effective curriculum, which supports children's learning and development well. All children, including children with any additional needs, are supported well. The childminder finds out about children's needs and interests when they start. She makes observations of what children can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder recognises the importance of making links with other professionals working with children to identify and close any gaps in children's learning and ensure the best outcomes for all children. n The childminder supports children's development of communication and language skills effectively. She listens to children and gives them time to respond. She teaches children unfamiliar words. For example, as they become engrossed in water play, they talk about sponges being absorbent and calculate the capacity of the jugs. This supports children's language and mathematical

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need to do better?

development well. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the importance of healthy

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need to do better?

3 August 2023 lifestyles. They learn about oral health through discussions and activities. Children enjoy regularly fresh air and exercise in the garden. Children strengthen their core muscles as they use the climbing frame. Babies enjoy sitting on wheeled toys and begin standing with the support of the childminder. Children enjoy healthy snacks and packed lunches. n The childminder shares positive relationships with parents. She keeps parents informed of their children's learning. For example, she shares information about how to support children's learning at home, photographs and assessments of children. Parents speak very highly of the caring and supportive staff. They comment their children really enjoy coming to the setting and enjoy a variety of activities. The childminder works with local schools where children attend. This provides good continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder encourages children of all ages and abilities to join in. Older

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need to do better?

children offer support to younger children, which helps create a homely and friendly atmosphere. Children understand expectations and learn from a young age to help tidy up and share. Children learn to develop respect and understanding of others. They make trips to explore the local and wider community and celebrate a variety of festivals and events throughout the year. All children are able to feel valued. This supports children's emotional well-being. n Overall, children spend their time purposefully engaging in meaningful play. Children have opportunities to self-select resources and make choices. However, the layout of the indoor environment occasionally limits opportunities for children to self-select all resources and babies to develop skills in walking. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to making ongoing improvements. She completes relevant training and shares this knowledge with her assistant.

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need to do better?

The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice ideas. She makes use of support from early years advisers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She is able to recognise possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training. The childminder supervises children well and helps them learn about personal safety. As a result, children develop an understanding of potential dangers, including road safety. The childminder and her assistant both hold current paediatric first-aid certificates.

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should:

n review the organisation of the provision to enable children to be able to move

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should:

3 August 2023 around more freely and maximise learning opportunities for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446081 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10304319 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 10 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in West Drayton in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder offers care on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and viewed all areas of the home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children engaging in activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 August 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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