Childminder, Out-of school day care in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder provides an interesting and welcoming indoor and outdoor play environment. There is a wide range of resources accessible to children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedure to follow. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home to ensure it is safe and suitable.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She knows how to assess their development and plan a variety of activities to help them progress.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with healthy food and ensuring they are active outdoors each day. She understands how to meet children's individual needs to help them feel emotionally secure and to support their moves to new settings.  The childminder works closely with her assistant and is well motivated. They regularly

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The provision meets requirements

evaluate their practice, taking into account the views of the parents and children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, contracts and accident forms.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her arrangements to care for children in the early years age range.  The inspector looked at the suitability of the environment, and the toys and equipment available for use with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476758 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 973294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and works with an assistant. She is based in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. She offers care from 7am to 9am and 3.15pm to 7pm term time and also provides holiday cover. At the time of inspection there were no children present in the early years age range.

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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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