Childminder 138395

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's development. She discusses how she regularly assesses children's learning and how she uses this information to build on what children know and can do. She explains how she works closely alongside parents and other professionals at settings children also attend, to help children make good progress. n The childminder discusses how she develops children's understanding of the wider world. She explains how she takes children on outings to local community groups, where they have opportunities to socialise with other children. She talks about how she takes children on outings, using different means of transport, such as a bus, to broaden their experiences. n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes children's health and wellbeing. She discusses how children have opportunities to plant, harvest and grow fruit and vegetables in her garden. She explains how she builds on

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children's physical skills, such as through a variety of play activities in her garden. She describes how she takes children to local parks, to help build on their confidence to take safe risks. n The childminder recognises the need to keep children safe. She discusses how she carries out regular evacuation drills and teaches children road safety. She knows how to recognise any potential welfare concerns and who to contact within the local authority to report these if necessary. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she involves older children in creating the setting rules, and if needed, gives them gentle reminders of these throughout the day. She explains how she builds on the understanding of younger children through discussion about the importance of sharing, taking turns, and being kind to others, as they engage in their play. n The childminder explains how she regularly reflects on her provision to help

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benefit the children in her care. She discusses the importance of on-going training to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely in partnership with parents. She describes how she keeps them informed of their children's on-going progress, such as through daily discussions.

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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 138395 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10399539 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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Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Hillingdon, Middlesex. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate home-based childcare qualification.

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n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed the provision for the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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