Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 20 June 2011

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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 effectively evaluates her practice and uses the contributions that children and parents provide to make improvements. She attends regular training to build further on her skills and knowledge.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and children. She gets to know the individual needs of children and their families well. Parents are well informed of their children's learning, progress and development.  Children form caring, nurturing relationships with the childminder and other children. They are happy, behave well and feel secure in her care.  Skilful and effective teaching supports children as they develop their language and communication skills. The childminder listens carefully to what they have to say, so they feel valued and gain confidence when responding to others. Children make good progress and achieve good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed assessment routines to help check on the progress of children's learning more closely.  The childminder does not always ensure children can make their own choices during different activities, to help extend their levels of independence.

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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

 develop assessment routines to help identify where children might make quicker progress in their learning  explore different ways to support children in making their own choices to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, both verbal and written.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of early years. She uses her good knowledge to ensure children have a broad range of experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder develops strong partnerships with teachers and other providers involved in children's learning. This helps ensure that children benefit from consistency in their care and development. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. Safeguarding is effective. Parents' comments received during the inspection are very positive and help the childminder to improve her work.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and is a good teacher. She plays alongside children when appropriate and skilfully challenges and extends their learning. The childminder responds well to children's interests and adapts activities to playfully engage them in their learning. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start and makes good use of settling-in sessions so that she can plan effectively for children's future learning. The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities to learn about the world they live in and children learn to value themselves and each other. The childminder effectively supports children to become confident, independent learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to the needs of all children in her care. Children like the praise and encouragement they receive for their successes. She effectively supports children's emotional and physical well-being and they are keen to explore, play and are involved in their learning. Children have clear guidance about what is appropriate behaviour and they behave well. The childminder successfully teaches them about hygiene routines and provides them with healthy nutritious meals and snacks, and regular exercise. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their social skills. Children learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder understands how to promote learning successfully and children make good progress in their communication, language and number skills. Children are enthusiastic learners and they relate well to adults and other children. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397437 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 830799 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from her home in Brentford, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The childminder holds an appropriate childminder qualification.

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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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