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 settle well and have close strong bonds with the childminder in this homely setting. She gets to know children's interests and provides activities that are linked to these, which they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder values each child highly and has high expectations of children. She manages their behaviour effectively. For instance, she explains group rules to children and teaches them how to share toys and resources. Children behave in positive ways.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is varied and interesting, and all children make good progress. Children gain good physical skills. For instance, the childminder takes children to a local soft-play centre where they roll, climb and crawl across big cushions. She takes children to the local park where children practise a variety of skills, such as running and jumping. Children develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, the childminder looked after a caterpillar with the children, and they observed it as it turned into a butterfly. She teaches children about changes in weather and the seasons. Children gain good early mathematical skills. For instance, she sings number songs and rhymes with children. When they go outside, the childminder counts cars and wheels with children and points out and names shapes in the environment.

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n Children learn about difference effectively. For example, the childminder ensures that toys, dolls and resources reflect different races, cultures and religions. There are positive images of families from different cultures displayed on the walls. The childminder reads stories to children about different cultures and religions. n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. For instance, she teaches children new words by singing action songs and rhymes. The childminder engages children well in stories by using interactive books and puppets. Children listen attentively and learn new words. n Children gain good independence skills. The childminder teaches children how to wipe their nose cleanly and wash their hands independently. She teaches them how to put on their coats and shoes. All children can independently select toys of their choice. They help to tidy away toys and resources when they have

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finished playing with them. n The childminder provides healthy routines for children. She ensures that children's packed lunches are stored appropriately. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and fresh drinking water as part of a balanced diet. She takes children outdoors each day for fresh air and physical activity. n Children act with care and caution. The childminder teaches children how to cross the road safely. Children know not to climb on furniture, and they walk

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4 June 2024 sensibly indoors. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She works well with parents to support children's development in areas such as potty training. The childminder provides daily updates on children's progress to keep parents well informed. n Children gain a good understanding of feelings. The childminder talks to children about how they are feeling and teaches children the names of different emotions. They sing songs and play instruments to express different emotions, such as joy. n The childminder is committed to developing her skills and knowledge. For instance, she attends a range of courses, including a course on understanding the brain development of babies. This has led to increased awareness in this area of the childminder's practice. n The childminder reflects on her work and sets goals for improvement. For example, she plans to enhance her understanding of how to support children

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with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children develop good oral hygiene awareness. The childminder provides children with tooth and gum models to practise tooth brushing. She explains different ways that children can keep their teeth and gums healthy. n The childminder gives children some creative opportunities, such as drawing and painting. However, this area of the curriculum has not been fully developed to provide children with a wide range of experiences, textures and materials to enhance their creative development.

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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 develop a wide range of experiences, textures and materials to enhance the curriculum for children's creative development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498524 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10335799 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 4 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates during term-time only, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

4 June 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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