Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 29 November 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and plans highly stimulating activities tailored to their individual needs. Children make outstanding progress from their starting points.  The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about how she can nurture young children's well-being to the highest level. Young children are eager to learn as they investigate and make independent decision about their play.  Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress and involves them in their child's learning right from the start.  Children's behaviour is excellent. They demonstrate strong emotional attachments to the childminder and show kindness and respect to their younger peers. Children are confident, content, and extremely well cared for.  The childminder is highly driven to deliver the highest standards of care and learning for the children. She values the opinions of parents and children in her pursuit for

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This provision is outstanding

excellence.  The childminder risk assesses all areas of her home and outings highly effectively. She keeps children safe, and secure at all times.

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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

 continue to focus on professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance the already excellent quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities.  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 outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extensive understanding of the procedures to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She continually updates her already outstanding knowledge and skills. She has excellent links with colleagues and shares high-quality practice. She keeps up to date with any changes in legislation, reads publications, and researches information to improve outcomes for children. For example, following research, children now access further outdoor learning experiences, which has a positive impact on their well-being. The childminder has identified she will pursue further training to enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level. The childminder has very strong links with other settings children attend to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's skilful interactions promote children's curiosity. Younger children delight in playing with the extensive variety of resources the childminder provides to stimulate their senses. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills exceptionally well through everyday activities and routines. The childminder makes excellent use of her knowledge of children to address potential gaps in development. She shares this information with parents to promote consistency in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the stimulating environment where they play and learn extremely happily. The childminder encourages children's high levels of independence and self- confidence through constant encouragement and praise. Children have excellent opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy visits to parks and local gardens and hunts for bugs in the garden. Children learn to take very good care of themselves; for example, they choose healthy options at snack time and very young children help tidy away up. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the world around them and explore differences and similarities within their community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress from their starting points. They are extremely motivated to learn and are keen to explore and find things out for themselves. For example, they investigate and experiment as they fill and empty containers. They show control using scoops and spoons to do so. The childminder skilfully uses this opportunity to help children gain an understanding of shape and size. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510854 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 826242 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1999. She lives in the London Borough of Richmond. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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