Childminder EY469392

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 completes accurate assessments of children's progress. Her good knowledge of how children develop helps her to recognise and address any gaps in their learning.  The childminder pays close attention to children's abilities and interests to help her plan for the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder and are at ease in her home. They are confident and motivated learners and show they are emotionally secure in the childminder's care.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents contribute to the initial assessment of their children's development and receive regular feedback about children's progress to extend their learning at home.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She includes parents' and children's suggestions to help her to evaluate her strengths and decide the areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share details about children's learning with other settings that children attend, to promote consistency in their care and learning.  Children have few opportunities to explore, investigate and develop an understanding of the natural world.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with other early years settings that children attend, so that children benefit from continuity and a highly collaborative approach to their learning and development  extend opportunities for children to explore, investigate and gain an understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the action to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder maintains all required records and regularly shares her policies and procedures with parents. She carries out regular risk assessments, and helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills. She completes research, attends training, reads publications about aspects of practice, and develops links with other professionals. She uses her new knowledge and skills to help provide new learning experiences for the children. Parents' written comments show they have positive views about the quality of care provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities which build on their individual needs and interests. For example, children had fun designing cards and pictures, excitedly adding glitter. The childminder promoted children's language as they engaged in their creative activity. For instance, she encouraged children to explain their paintings and provided good levels of challenge to help them make the distinction between similar colours. The childminder asks children questions to stimulate their thinking and problem- solving skills. Children receive lots of praise for their achievements. Children develop an early understanding of mathematics, such as shapes, sizes and counting, during daily activities. The childminder promotes children's early interest in literacy effectively. For example, children choose their favourite books and cuddle up to read a story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children learn how to make healthy choices. For example, children enjoy well-balanced meals provided in their lunchboxes. The childminder promotes children's self-help and independence skills very well. For instance, children attend to their personal hygiene needs with minimal assistance and enthusiastically help to wash up their paint pots and brushes. The childminder helps children to learn about the differences between people. She is a positive role model and encourages children to share, take turns and to show consideration for others. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise every day, which helps to promote their physical and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills needed to be ready for school. They show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children make good progress towards the early learning goals relative to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469392 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 955475 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Feltham, Middlesex in the London Borough of Hounslow. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm, all year round.

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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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