Shailes, Rachael Claire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure at this safe and happy setting. The childminder ensures that all children are welcomed and supported to make the best possible progress from their starting points. She consistently speaks to parents about children's home routines and makes sure that these are followed at her setting. Children are active learners and explore the play environment eagerly, showing high levels of curiosity and engagement. The childminder offers an ambitious, creative curriculum that supports children to learn and develop well. Children listen and respond to simple instructions such as 'shall we tidy up now.' Toddlers are supported to communicate. For example, they say single words and point to what they want. They understand what the childminder is saying to them and they skilfully copy gestures and words

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They express their feelings, are kind to each other and develop close, caring friendships. The childminder is a positive, kind role model. Children enjoy sitting together during snack time, which helps support children to learn about daily routines and the importance of washing their hands before eating. The childminder attends to children's care needs so that they are well cared for during their time with her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates areas of her practice that she would like to develop. She occasionally completes online training to update her knowledge and skills. However, the childminder is yet to consistently improve her knowledge to support children further. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder speaks to them every morning when they drop their children off. She communicates with parents through a texting app, keeping them continually updated about their child's progress. Parents write positively about the childminder's care and education that she offers children and about the good progress that they have made. n All children make good progress, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder supports children who have particular medical needs to take part in all learning activities so that they can progress well at their own pace. n The childminder supports children's language and communication effectively. She

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reads familiar touchy-feely picture books to children. She encourages them to feel the texture of the books to help promote their senses of touch, feel and sight. She promotes conversations with children by asking them questions and allowing them time to respond. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. For instance, children move freely around the playroom and self-select what they want to play

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11 December 2024 with. Children enjoy fitting themselves into spaces for fun, such as alongside the sofa. They throw and catch balls and fit small balls into boxes. Children unscrew toys and fix them back together again, developing their fine motor skills and mathematical awareness. n The childminder introduces her pet kitten 'Simba' to the children. They learn about responsibility and caring with compassion, all of which are vital attributes for later life. Children help with pet-related tasks such as filling up the water bowl. Children also imitate the cat sound of 'meow', all of which helps them to understand how animals communicate through sound. The childminder extends learning by offering soft cat toys to help children link toys to real things. n Children enjoy messy play activities. For example, they fill up beakers with rice crispies, which helps to support their sensory development and imagination.

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Children begin to learn about measure and volume as they use tools to fill the cups. They enjoy tasting the rice crisipes and share and take turns. n Children are intrigued with silk scarves. They collect a number of them and place them in a row, then hide toys underneath them. This helps to support their memory skills. n Children take part in role-play activities. They act out going shopping and fill their baskets with play food. Children mimic real-life experiences with joy and glee.

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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 strengthen understanding of updated early years knowledge and embed this in practice to further improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374145 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10371759 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 10 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff, the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 December 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

11 December 2024 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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