Childminder 115925

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 26 March 2012

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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 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.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and plans appropriate next steps for their learning, taking into account their interests and developmental stage. She identifies any gaps in their learning and plans activities to ensure good outcomes.  The childminder supports children's independence well. For example, children carefully chop and peel fruit at snack time.  The childminder puts the well-being of children at the centre of what she does. She ensures that they settle and are nurtured during their time with her and her assistant. For example, she carefully plans activities to build children's confidence and to help them overcome any worries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to strengthen children's mathematical understanding.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond during activities to develop their thinking skills further.

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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 the good teaching further to help children fully develop their mathematical understanding as they play and explore  provide children with greater opportunities to solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks, policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice. She identifies her strengths and weaknesses, and focuses carefully on improving the outcomes for children. She seeks the views of parents and children in this process. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers to ensure continuity and good outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended recent safeguarding training. They have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and a clear understanding of the process to follow should they need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder ensures that her assistant has a clear understanding of his role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides quality learning experiences and has a good understanding of how young children learn. Children develop their communication and language skills well through the effective support of the adults. For example, children are invited to observe and talk about the wildlife that visits the garden. The childminder supports children's physical development very well. For example, children thread snacks onto pipe cleaners to make bird feeders. The childminder creates an environment which effectively supports children's literacy development. For instance, she provides a wide range of books and opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form caring, nurturing relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children are happy, behave well, and feel secure in their care. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and employ a range of strategies to help children learn to behave well. The childminder helps children to learn about the world they live in, and children learn to value themselves and respect each other. The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources and activities. Children are motivated and confidently make choices about what they want to play. The childminder effectively supports children to develop confidence in social situations, to cooperate with others during their play, and to form respectful relationships with each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and fully engaged in their learning. For example, children demonstrate curiosity as they investigate a new toy. Children make good progress with their communication and language skills and use language to communicate their ideas clearly. Children develop the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115925 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 840017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates from her home in Isleworth, in the London Borough of Hounslow. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7.30pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification 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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