Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 2 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good relationships with the children. They are settled and confident with her.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children to play in. She addresses any risks and makes changes to them quickly.  Good relationships with a local nursery and school help the childminder to provide consistent learning and support for the children in their development.  The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for the children that attend. For example, she prepares nutritious and fresh home-cooked meals for them. Children spend lots of time outside engaging in activities and playing in the fresh air on a daily basis.  The childminder has made many improvements to her practices since her last inspection. Through a good range of training courses she has extended the range of opportunities and experiences she provides for the children. She has kept her knowledge up to date with relevant changes to legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities during routine activities, such as snack time, for children to complete small tasks to develop their independence.  Although overall children enjoy a good range of activities that promote their knowledge of mathematics, there are few opportunities for them to learn about shapes.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to complete manageable tasks during the daily routine to develop their independence  develop further the teaching for mathematics to help children explore shapes.

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Inspection activities

 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.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She is aware of the procedure to take if an allegation was to be made against herself or her family. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they complete regular fire drills and learn about road safety. The childminder has good reflective practices and values feedback from parents and children. For example, she uses a questionnaire for children to find out what they like and do not like, as well as a questionnaire for parents. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and provides activities and resources that effectively support their needs. She has written policies and procedures to support her good practices, and shares these with parents from the start so that they fully understand what her setting is like.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with the parents to support children's learning and development. They communicate on a daily basis to keep a strong relationship and overcome any challenges. For example, they work together to support children in their toilet training or to accommodate their sleep routines. Children enjoy opportunities to use their imagination and make good use of resources such as trains and a train track. The childminder stays close and talks to the children about what they are doing. She helps them to make good progress in their communication and development. Children develop their physical strength and coordination through a range of physical activities. For example, they are eager to spend time outside and enjoy the challenge of pedalling trikes and bikes in the garden. The childminder has created a fun learning environment for the children outside and provides a covered space for them to use in all weathers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established good relationships with the children and their parents. Children form good friendships while they are with the childminder. They enjoy including other children in their games and play nicely together. The childminder has a flexible settling-in process to support the needs of each individual child and family. She allows children to settle in their own time. She encourages families to visit as many times as necessary to ensure the child is comfortable to be left alone in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and development. Their progress is clearly tracked from when they start with the childminder to when they leave her care. This helps the childminder to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265335 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 847127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow. She offers care from Monday to Friday and is flexible to meet the parents' needs.

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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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