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 are very happy and settled in the care of this warm and nurturing childminder. They develop strong attachments to the childminder and approach her for reassurance and cuddles during the day. Children show a great interest in the activities available. They enjoy building with the bricks and stack these carefully to make a tall tower. They laugh and clap their hands in delight when the tower crashes down.

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The provision is good

Children interact confidently with the childminder. She knows the children very well and is aware of their likes and dislikes and what they need to learn next. The environment is set out to enable young children to have a variety of learning experiences. They are well supported, as the childminder ensures that she is close by to offer support and develop their skills.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder gently reminds them about sharing toys together. This helps them to develop good social skills. From a young age, children develop their independence skills extremely well. This is due to the childminder giving them time and opportunities to practise these skills. For example, children are encouraged to go to the 'tissue station' when they need to wipe their noses; they can look in the mirror to help them and they know to use the hand sanitiser afterwards. The childminder has a very good awareness of how to adapt her curriculum depending on the ages of the children attending. As most children are currently very young, she has changed her planning to enable these younger children to have quality learning experiences in short bursts, rather than planning activities which require more concentration.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports young children's emerging communication and language skills extremely well. She ensures that she talks to the children as they play and provides a running commentary, so the children hear conversation and new words. The childminder encourages children to repeat words. For example, when the tower of bricks falls down, she says 'crash' and this inspires the children to copy. n Children have great fun joining in with singing songs. The childminder uses a prop bag and adds counters that show the pictures of well-known songs. Children take turns to choose a song and join in, recognising some songs very well as they join in with the matching actions. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She obtains some key words in their home language when they start so she can offer reassurance. The childminder has a few books in dual languages for children to read. However, she has not considered other ways she could

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need to do better?

18 September 2023 bring the children's home language into her setting, such as the use of traditional songs. n Children develop a love for books. Appropriate books for the children's age and interests are readily available, and children bring books to the childminder to read together. The childminder clearly pronounces words for the children, for example, she speaks about the dinosaur on a swing and children copy the words. She also reminds the children about the swings in the park. This supports young children to make connections in their learning. n The childminder has a very good understanding of incorporating the prime areas of learning into the play activities every day. However, there is slightly less implementation of the specific areas, in particular the use of number language to encourage mathematical development. n Parents share their views of the childminder. They speak very highly of her and

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need to do better?

are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder works tirelessly to provide support and guidance to parents. She helps parents with various advice on child development and this greatly enhances the children's well-being. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to continually improve her skills and shows great pride in her work. She regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice. In addition, she keeps up-to-date with various training and has regular contact with the local authority for support, if needed. n Children learn to keep themselves healthy and follow good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands before eating and manage this very well. Children have a packed lunch from home, and the childminder endeavours to ensure that parents provide a healthy lunch. If she has any concerns about the food provided, she gently speaks with parents and provides guidance to help

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need to do better?

their awareness. The childminder is fully aware of good dental hygiene and makes brushing teeth an integral part of the daily routine.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of child protection. She is fully aware of signs and symptoms that could cause a concern and knows the reporting procedures to follow. The childminder ensures that her home and garden are safe for children to use through daily checks and risk assessments. The childminder is aware of safety when outdoors with children and safely harnesses them into the pushchair or uses safety harnesses if they are walking.

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should:

n develop the use of all children's home languages and traditions into the setting

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should:

18 September 2023 to help children explore similarities and differences between themselves and others n consider how to include more mathematical vocabulary into activities and everyday routines to support children's emerging skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363813 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10285575 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 11 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She works from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree. The childminder has a small pet dog.

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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 provision. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed the the areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children to observe the quality of teaching. n Parents provided feedback letters regarding the childminder's care and teaching practices. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all adults in the home.

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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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Inspection activities

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