Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 19 January 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching from the childminder is outstanding. Overall, she provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outside. As a result, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and make outstanding progress in their learning.  The childminder is highly effective in driving improvements and is committed towards achieving excellence in all areas. She has extremely strong reflective practices that value the opinions of the parents.  Children's safety is a priority. The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of safeguarding children and knows what to do if she has any child protection concerns.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents and the local nursery. This allows her to provide exceptional support and consistency for the children.  The childminder has highly effective practices in place to thoroughly prepare children

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This provision is outstanding

for school and support them as they make this move. Children learn essential skills and she shares important information about children's development with the parents and school.  The exceptional relationships with the childminder ensure that children thrive and are emotionally secure.

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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

 continue to develop opportunities for children to expand their understanding of information technology.

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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.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has exceptional arrangements in place to support children in making decisions and being independent. A 'choosing book' allows children to select toys and resources they cannot see or access themselves. Young children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and using puppets to act out the story. The childminder supports their communication and language through questions and discussions. As a result, they make outstanding progress in their development. Highly reflective observations allow the childminder to use children's individual interests in planned activities. For example, children happily explore new textures in sensory activities when their favourite toys are introduced into it. Children benefit immensely from periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment, which ensures they remain engaged and focused on activities.

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outstanding

The childminder provides children with a homely and highly stimulating environment. There is an exceptional selection of toys and resources for the children to explore, although there are fewer opportunities to understand information technology. Children are extremely confident and very settled in her care. Children have exceptional opportunities to engage in physical play throughout the day in a very well-resourced garden. Children enjoy exploring, jumping and extending their interests in balls, using hoops and bats. Detailed risk assessments ensure she keeps children safe. Regular fire drills and discussions about road safety ensure that children have a very good understanding about safety. The childminder provides children with an extremely healthy lifestyle with fresh fruit snacks and nutritiously balanced meals.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a superb understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements extensive policies and procedures that support her already excellent practice. The childminder has made many improvements to her provision that have significantly improved children's experiences. For example, designing and implementing new formats for assessing children's development. Excellent monitoring of this information ensures she recognises and meets potential learning needs very quickly. For example, the childminder recognised that boys were not accessing art and craft materials as frequently as girls. As a result, she provides this equipment outside where she found boys were often more focused in the activity. The childminder consistently keeps her knowledge about changes to legislation up to date. She is highly effective at keeping up with new practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321199 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 828143 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. She offers care each weekday from 8am to 6pm throughout the year.

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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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