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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a calm and caring environment where children are happy. She is skilled at supporting children's emotional security. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder through her nurturing support. New adults are introduced to children with clear explanations about the reason for their visit. The childminder provides high levels of support and reassurance to children who readily approach her for comfort and cuddles. These aspects enable children to safely settle with ease and feel confident in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and is committed to giving them the best start. The childminder and her assistant carefully plan activities based on topics and popular books. They take account of children's interests and what they need to learn next to meet children's individual learning needs. Children are steadily introduced to new challenges as they progress. For example, children persevere to solve simple problems as they try to fit different puzzle pieces until the correct one clicks.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She skilfully teaches children to manage their feelings and how to make good choices. For example, when young children explore boundaries, she clearly explains how specific soft toys are made for climbing safely. Children beam and build self-esteem as the childminder praises them for their good behaviour and for making the right choices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant carefully plan an enabling environment which captures children's interest in learning. Children work at their own pace as they choose their activities. They follow the childminder's gentle encouragement and help tidy away when finished. They remember to use the pictorial labels to correctly return their favourite toys, such as their superhero cape. This helps children to understand routines for learning. n The childminder places strong emphasis on children's communication and language. Children readily choose books from a wide selection available. They become deeply engaged in stories, eagerly waiting to hear about 'Handa's Surprise'. The childminder organises listening walks to help children learn to distinguish between different sounds. She models language and provides sensitive commentary as children play. The childminder repeats words during conversation that children find difficult so that children hear words correctly. This

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helps children to develop good communication and learn a wide vocabulary. n The childminder is committed to keeping her professional knowledge updated. She deepens her knowledge through research and training. For example, she has used her knowledge from training to support children's understanding of

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29 February 2024 mathematics. Children count throughout the routine and through popular rhymes and songs. As well as making sure her assistant has the required qualifications, the childminder also offers her opportunities for professional development. This helps her assistant to support children's learning and keep them safe. n The childminder plans specific activities to target children's learning. She introduces them to the different textures, smells and tastes of a range of fruits and juices. They quickly decide whether they like the smell of 'guava' or want a taste of 'mango'. Children develop their independence as they chop their 'banana' into small pieces for their chosen snack. Overall, the children achieve well for their future. Occasionally, the childminder does not ensure that young children stay focused on the planned activity to secure best possible progress. n The childminder works in effective partnership with parents. She speaks to them

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daily and regularly shares her assessments of children's progress with them. They praise the childminder highly and value the guidance she provides. The childminder diligently gathers information from other settings that children also attend. However, she does not always make the best use of it to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder teaches children how to be healthy. For example, young children learn to control their large muscles as they stretch their bodies and climb soft-play equipment. Children have great fun with the childminder as she teaches them to move slowly when balancing a basket on their heads like Handa in their favourite story. This develops their coordination and balance. Children learn to keep hydrated and are provided with nutritious meals. Children have access to fresh air daily to support their health. They develop their agility from using the well-equipped garden.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n make good use of the information obtained from other settings that children also attend, to promote continuity in children's care and learning n support children to stay focused during planned activities to help them to achieve the identified aims to secure the best progress possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497670 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10316995 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon and works alongside her assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 7.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 February 2024 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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