Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/07/2013 05/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children have strong and very good relationships with the childminder. As a result they confidently explore the learning environment with the childminder's constant support.  Good methods are in place to assess children's progress and plan activities that meet their interests and learning needs effectively.  Partnerships with parents are strong as communication is good. The childminder uses a variety of effective methods of sharing information and gaining parents' views.  The childminder is confident and efficient in her care of children, helping them to feel safe and secure at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children have fewer opportunities to sing songs and use words that reflect their language spoken at home, to support their language development fully.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and outside play area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and observed information written by parents, regarding the quality of the childminder's service.  The inspector undertook joint observations with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures and parental consent forms.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Hounslow Central area of the London Borough of Hounslow. She lives with her three children, two of whom are adults and one a school-age child.

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Information about the setting

All areas of the home are accessible to children and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder's mother is registered as a childminder at her own home and is also registered to work as a co-minder from the childminder's address, as a secondary setting. The childminder has two cats.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further ways of supporting the language development of children who are learning English as an additional language, for example by introducing dual language books that match the languages spoken by families whose children attend the setting, and asking parents to share information about songs in their home languages.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They are making good progress in all areas of learning as the childminder provides a good range of activities and outings that children enjoy. The childminder uses a variety of methods of assessing children's progress. She makes regular observations of children during play and links these to the areas of learning. She also takes lots of photos and keeps samples of children's creative work. The childminder then uses these to track children's progress in all areas of learning and writes reports that are shared with parents. Parents are actively involved in their children's assessments. They take home their children's files on a regular basis and use a daily diary to share information about children's learning at home; the childminder also adds information about all events and activities of the day. This ensures a shared approach to promoting children's learning. The childminder uses the information from her

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who attend

assessments to plan activities that meet children's individual learning needs. She uses theme plans to promote children's interests in the world around them. The childminder shows a clear understanding of the cycle of assessment and planning. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children enjoy regular visits to children's groups and the library, and join up with other childminders for play-days and outings. This enables children to develop their social skills as they regularly interact with others.

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who attend

The childminder is confident and successfully engages children during play. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and listen well to stories. The childminder extends their communication skills well as she asks children lots of questions during play. She also demonstrates and imitates the use of toys, which younger children then copy. For example, the childminder imitates using a toy phone and children then copy and make good attempts at speaking. The childminder works closely with parents of children who have recently begun in her care and who are learning English as an additional language. However, she has not yet fully explored the wide range of strategies to further promote their communication and language skills, such as obtaining dual language books and songs in children's home languages. The childminder demonstrates how to use toys such as musical instruments and children happily explore sounds as they bang the drum and

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who attend

xylophone. Children explore textures as they play in the sand pit and enjoy splashing with their hands and feet in the water tray. They also use paint to create hand prints and make marks while using chalks. This enables them to develop their creative skills.

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who attend

Children develop their physical skills while using a variety of wheeled toys in the garden, and balls and games indoors. Younger children are supported well in developing their crawling skills as they have plenty of clear space in which to move freely and safely. The childminder puts toys near to children, to entice them to move and reach to play with them. She also supports children very well as they pull themselves up to stand, and holds their hands as they enjoy attempts at walking. Children learn about nature as they go on regular outings to the park to feed the ducks, and also go on outings to the farm. They develop their mathematical skills as the childminder talks about shapes and counts with children during play; for example, they count the bricks as they build them up and laugh as they knock them down.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has developed very strong bonds with the children. This is evident in the way that children wake up, happily smile at the childminder and snuggle in for cuddles. This shows that children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children participate in a gradual settling-in programme so that they can get to know each other before they begin. Parents also share information about children's starting points and individual needs. The childminder is confident in her approach to managing children's behaviour. She is calm and quickly distracts younger children to appropriate activities. Parents report that the childminder has also given them lots of tips on how to support their children's behaviour. The childminder talks to children constantly, informing them of the daily routines and what she is doing, so that they are well supported at all times. Children learn about safety during regular outings in the community and while participating in regular fire

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

evacuation drills. They respond well to the daily routines and use their learning environment purposefully.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder shows high regard to promoting good hygiene practice during nappy changing and meal time routines. She is swift and efficient in nappy changing and keeps children engaged, helping them to feel relaxed. The childminder works with parents to ensure children's individual dietary needs are met, including weaning children. In addition, the childminder offers a balanced diet of healthy meals and snacks. She shares menus with parents and records children's daily food and drink intake. Children have good opportunities to gain regular exercise and fresh air during outside play and outings in the local community. They use a range of resources that promotes their physical skills and they are supported well in developing their self-care skills. Good systems are in place to support children when they move on to another educational setting. The childminder works closely with parents in preparing the children for this change. She provides written

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

reports that parents take to the new setting and she talks to children about nurseries. In addition, the childminder supports children's learning well so that they are ready to make the move to their next stage of learning.

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provision

Good systems are in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's welfare at all times and works cooperatively with other agencies as needed. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training with the local authority so that she knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder accurately keeps all required documents relating to the children in her care and shares these with parents. She ensures that her older children complete appropriate checks regarding their suitability to be with children. The childminder has devised a broad range of policies and procedures, aimed at promoting children's safety and well-being. She implements these policies into her practice well. The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's safety. She makes thorough risk assessments relating to the home and prior to every type of outing.

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provision

The childminder's home is clean and well maintained. Children benefit from lots of clear play space, with a broad range of toys and books stored at low level for them to choose from. This enables them to follow their own interests and develop their independent learning skills. Toys and equipment are of good quality and are suitable for the age range of the children attending. The learning environment is also inviting, with posters and information for parents. The conservatory is used as the playroom, which leads directly to the garden. This enables children to constantly enjoy indoor and outside play. The childminder successfully organises a well-balanced educational programme, which meets the needs of the children attending. As a result, children are purposefully engaged in play and are making good progress in all areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder is developing good methods of self-evaluation. She clearly identifies her strengths and areas that she plans to develop. She has successfully met all recommendations raised at the last inspection. Partnerships with parents and other agencies are strong. The childminder works closely with the local authority regarding her professional development. For example, she has recently completed a level 3 apprenticeship in children's care, learning and development, and attends other relevant courses to extend her knowledge of childcare. The childminder works with parents to ensure children's individual needs are met and shares information about children's progress effectively. Parents complete questionnaires and write references for the childminder, which include very positive comments about her service. For example, parents report that their children are happy with the childminder and enjoy the activities

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provision

and outings. They comment how their children have made good progress, especially in their language and communication skills. Parents report that their children have 'come on leaps and bounds' in the childminder's care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374034 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 918446 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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