Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 19 January 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching and learning is not yet good. Children's next learning aims are not consistently identified and planned for. The childminder does not have a thorough knowledge of observation, assessment and how to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder does not use skilled teaching during activities to fully promote children's learning to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder's links with the other settings the children attend are not well established to ensure continuity in children's learning.  The childminder's evaluation methods do not accurately assess where her priorities for improvement lie to ensure children's learning outcomes are consistently good.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She keeps her training up to date and is clear on the child protection protocols in the event of any welfare concerns.  Children can choose from a varied range of toys and resources in their freely chosen play.  The children have a close relationship with the childminder with whom they often cuddle and enjoy close contact.  The childminder keeps to children's care routines well. For example, they have mealtimes at the table and times for play and rest.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 increase knowledge and understanding of observation and assessment, and use the information to plan next steps in children's learning to build on what they know and can do and ensure they make good progress in all areas 05/01/2016

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 improve teaching skills to ensure that children's next learning steps are consistently built on to ensure they make the best possible progress. 05/01/2016

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

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 improve links with the other settings the children attend to promote continuity in children's learning  improve self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement, including opportunities for professional development, to improve the quality of provision for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the children and looked at their learning records.  The inspector sampled some safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not fully meet all the learning and development requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her first aid qualification up to date so she can care for children in an emergency. The childminder has a keen attitude and reflects on her work; she attends some training to update her skills and knowledge. For example, since her last inspection she has completed a childcare qualification. However, she does not currently evaluate her service well enough to identify and target key weaknesses, particularly in children's learning and development. She has suitable methods to monitor their progress overall. The childminder has positive links with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning. However, she has not forged good links with other settings the children attend to promote this further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of the childminder's teaching skills and tailored interaction is variable. Children are not always engaged in purposeful play and learning activities to enable them to make the best possible progress in all areas. They enjoy their art and craft activities, such as making snowmen using textured paint, spreaders and other materials. They are proud of their achievements. However, during the activity the childminder does not recognise and use opportunities to fully promote children's language and thinking skills. Despite this, children are developing suitable skills for the future. They share books with the childminder, who introduces new vocabulary through the story. Children learn songs and rhymes. The childminder does not always challenge children's mathematical skills as they play. The childminder lacks knowledge in observation, assessment and planning to consistently build on what each child knows and can do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to feel happy and safe by the childminder, who shows them warmth and understanding. The childminder provides plenty of sympathetic reassurance to children who need it for their emotional development. Children are supported to behave well and to learn boundaries of behaviour. They receive guidance and positive praise from the childminder. The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides active play in the garden in the fresh air, and suitable snacks and lunches to meet children's dietary needs. Young children's sleep time routines are adhered to well, which promotes their physical growth and development.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children learn some skills to prepare them for their future learning, such as school. They reach typical levels of development, taking into account their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412507 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 832005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder works Monday to Friday all year round. She has a qualification in early years at level 3.

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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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