Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY541027
Summary
What we read, and from where
Click a reading to see it highlighted in the report.
- Inspection date verified
5 Sept 2025
- Inspectors verified
Emma Long
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY541027
Deep dive
What this report says
In plain English
Join free to get a short, plain-English summary of any report.
Grade profile
Hollow rings show the previous inspection, 2019.
- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
Tone of the report
How positive or critical the inspectors' language is, from the words they chose. No AI involved.
In line with other reports of this type graded Met.
Markers show where typical reports of each grade sit.
How the report reads, start to finish
Every paragraph in order, sized by length. Tap one to see it on the page.
Strengths
Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.
No standout praise found.
Concerns
Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.
No strong criticism found.
Next steps
Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.
- The childminder is passionate about children developing their communication and language skills. p.2
- She explains that she believes it is important for children to develop their understanding of what is being said. p.2
- The childminder discusses how she will help children to be able to communicate their feelings. p.2
- She plans to support children within this area by using story and song sessions, as well as speaking to them throughout their time at the setting. p.2
- The childminder explains how she will provide children with opportunities to develop their independence skills. p.2
- She describes how she will encourage and support children to complete tasks for themselves. p.2
- The childminder discusses how this will help children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of building positive relationships with parents and carers. p.2
What the report dwells on
Topics by how often they come up, coloured by how they are described. Open one for an example.
Anatomy of the report
How the report is built, against others of the same type and grade.
- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 461
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 53, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
Full report text
This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is passionate about children developing their communication and language skills. She explains that she believes it is important for children to develop their understanding of what is being said. The childminder discusses how she will help children to be able to communicate their feelings. She plans to support children within this area by using story and song sessions, as well as speaking to them throughout their time at the setting. n The childminder explains how she will provide children with opportunities to develop their independence skills. She describes how she will encourage and support children to complete tasks for themselves. The childminder discusses how this will help children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder understands the importance of building positive relationships with parents and carers. She discusses how she intends to update parents daily.
p.2
This provision meets requirements
The childminder explains will share information around children's development, their likes and dislikes and eating habits. n The childminder is reflective. She discusses how she plans to reflect on her own practice to enable her to make improvements. She explains she will look at the overall layout of the setting to provide more space for children. The childminder explains how this will support younger children as they begin to take steps and walk. n The childminder explains how she will support children to understand the rules in her setting. She describes how she will help children to be kind to each other. The childminder discusses she will do this by encouraging sharing and turn- taking. She talks about how she will also help children to understand what is expected of them. n The childminder speaks about the importance of children continuing their learning experiences at home and at her setting. She explains how she will pass
p.2
This provision meets requirements
on information and ideas to support parents and children outside of the setting. n The childminder explains how she will support children to lead healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will provide daily opportunities for children to be physically active. The childminder also discusses how she will provide healthy balanced meals and snacks for children. She is aware of how to prepare different foods to prevent children from choking. The childminder understands the importance of supervising children appropriately during mealtimes.
p.2
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.
p.2
Setting details
Unique reference number EY541027 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10398534 Type of provision Childminder
p.3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder
p.3
inspection
Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2019
p.3
Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays.
p.3
Inspection activities
n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.
p.3
Inspection activities
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.3
Inspection activities
5 September 2025 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.3
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.4
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.4
Inspection activities
Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .
p.4
Inspection activities
T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted
p.4
Discuss this inspection
Members compare notes on inspectors and inspections here. Join free to read and post.
Join the discussion