Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 2 June 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and development and how to prepare them for school. She understands how to assess children's progress and plan activities that reflect children's interests and meet their individual needs.  The childminder understands the importance of maintaining strong relationships with parents and other settings so they can work together to promote children's learning.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard all children and the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children in her home. She assesses risks to identify hazards so that children can play safely.  The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles for the children, including preparing healthy meals and ensuring children spend ample time outside.  The childminder understands the benefits of self-evaluation to help her make

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The provision meets requirements

improvements to her practice. She has detailed policies and procedures which she shares with parents from the start, so that they are well informed about her provision.  The childminder promotes a diverse setting where many cultures are celebrated. She understands how to support children with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector looked at the policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation form and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374249 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 1016443 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder works flexible hours to meet the needs of the parents. There were no children present at the time of this inspection.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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