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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Hillingdon

Inspected 21 Sept 2023 · published 17 Oct 2023 · URN 2641061

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  • Inspection date verified

    21 Sept 2023

  • Inspectors verified

    Emma Long

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    2641061

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  • OverallMet

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+41Positivemore positive than 69% of reports of this type graded Met
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5
Words of findings
363
about usual (typical 350)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 51, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
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0%
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What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about how she will promote children's development. She describes how she will arrange the curriculum to help children to develop new skills. The childminder knows how to prepare children for the next stage of their educational journeys. n The childminder explains how she will strive to ensure that the setting is inclusive. She expresses how she will adapt her practice to meet the needs of all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection protocols. She is aware of the process that she would follow if she had concerns about a child. n The childminder discusses how she will complete risk assessments. She talks about how she will manage risks to support her to ensure that the setting is safe for children. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children

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This provision meets requirements

about healthy practices. n The childminder is reflective. She speaks passionately about the setting and explains she is active in sourcing new ideas to support her to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder discusses how she will focus on positive relationships with parents. She expresses how she will encourage parental involvement. The childminder explains how this will support her to develop her understanding of children's starting points in development. n The childminder explains she will have high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains the importance of teaching children to develop their understanding of rules. n The childminder discusses how she will have a strong focus on children developing their communication skills. She expresses how she will uses books themed around relevant topics to support children to enhance their language skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2641061 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10295732 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 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates during term time, from 9am until 2pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they will support children with SEND. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 September 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

21 September 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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