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

p.1

The provision is good

The childminder has created a warm and welcoming homely environment, where children feel safe and secure. They develop strong attachments to the childminder and approach her for reassurance and cuddles during the day. The childminder knows the children well. She obtains information from parents when children first start about their development and what their interests are. She offers parents a gradual settling-in process, and this supports both parents and children with the separation process.

p.2

The provision is good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder plans to take children out to toddler groups once they have settled, to support their socialisation skills and learn to share and take turns. The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of supporting children to enjoy books. She has an abundance of age- appropriate books, which are accessible for children to choose from. She looks at books with young children, points to the pictures and clearly pronounces words, which children then repeat. This supports young children's communication and language development well.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder adapts her curriculum depending on the ages of the children attending. She is aware that very young children's attention span is shorter and organises her environment with a range of resources to enable younger children to choose toys. She ensures that she is close by to offer support and develop their skills. n Children have great fun as they play with a musical drum. They spin the drum and show great delight as different-coloured lights appear. They enjoy dancing to music and are beginning to join in with songs. They particularly enjoy learning the song 'Five little ducks'. n Children are supported to learn skills to develop their independence. The childminder gives children time to attempt to complete tasks for themselves. Children indicate when they need a drink and come to the childminder when they are feeling tired and need to rest. n Children show a great interest in ducks in a book and point to the ducks. The

p.2

need to do better?

childminder reinforces their interest and talks to the children about the noise a duck makes and where they might see ducks in the park. This supports young children to make connections in their learning. n Children's physical skills are developing well. They thoroughly enjoy pushing a toy buggy around the home and walk with a toy dog attached to the buggy. They walk carefully and manoeuvre around objects so that toy dog stays upright. They have opportunities to develop their fine motor skills and

p.2

need to do better?

27 November 2023 coordination as they transfer puzzle pieces into a toy truck and carefully push the truck around. n Children enjoy playing with the cars. They line them up and push them along in a line. The childminder talks to them about the different sizes and colours, which supports children's early understanding of mathematical concepts. n Children learn to keep themselves healthy and follow good hygiene routines. Parents provide their child's meals, and the childminder endeavours to ensure that the foods are a healthy option. The childminder is fully aware of good dental hygiene and ensures that children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder has discussions with parents when their child starts to ensure that she knows about their individual care needs. She provides

p.2

need to do better?

regular feedback to parents through both verbal communication and via an app. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continually improving her skills. She keeps up to date with mandatory training courses and gets updates from the local authority on any changes. However, there is less emphasis on identifying training to strengthen her practice and fully embed her understanding of her curriculum aims and objectives.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good 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. Once children have settled, she plans to go out to parks or toddler groups. She is fully aware of needing business cover on her car insurance before she organises car trips.

p.3

should:

n focus professional development more precisely to develop a fuller knowledge of the early years foundation stage and the curriculum offered.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY337311 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10305337 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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 provider. 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 childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home and garden 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, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults in the home.

p.4

Inspection activities

27 November 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

27 November 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6