Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 4 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a lovely relationship with the children in her care. They are happy and confident in her home and have a good sense of belonging.  The childminder has a very good understanding of the children's development and uses good teaching methods to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and the local pre-school. This provides consistency for the children in their development and the care that they receive.  The childminder spends time reflecting on the success of the way she works. As a result, she has improved the way she plans for and monitors children's development.  The childminder provides children with a safe home environment where they can explore and thrive. She assesses risks on a daily basis and deals with them promptly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are limited opportunities for children that learn better outdoors to develop their early writing and literacy skills, and to observe and care for growing plants outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children that learn better outdoors more opportunities to practise their early writing skills, develop their interest in literacy and learn about planting outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self- evaluation.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and resources to support their learning and development. She ensures they are in easy reach for the children so that they can be independent and make choices. Young children enjoy sensory activities and exploring different textures. For example, they play with shredded paper and coloured rice. As a result, children are confident, excited and learn about how things feel. The childminder is nearby to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children make good progress with their communication and language skills. The childminder prepares children when they move on to pre-school or school. For example, she uses books to help them find out what it will be like. Consequently, children settle quickly into the new environments.

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good

The childminder uses sensitive settling-in arrangements to suit the needs of the children and families. Consequently, children settle quickly and become familiar with the routine. The childminder is a very good role model for children. She sets clear boundaries which children happily meet. Children benefit from regular trips to playgroups where they develop their social skills. The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle for the children that attend. They engage in physical play in the garden and at local soft-play centres. The childminder supports parents to bring a healthy packed lunch and talks to the children about why they need to eat vegetables. Children learn about healthy and unhealthy foods. The childminder praises children in everything they do. This builds their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and knows the procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place that she implements effectively to support her good practice. She shares these with the parents to provide them with more information about the service and to promote their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly reviews the children's progress in their learning and shares this with their parents. This regular exchange of information about children's achievements contributes to their learning being supported at home. The childminder's effective assessment and planning result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101078 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1002762 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides care for children from 8am to 6pm all year round. However, she is flexible to meet the needs of the parents.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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