Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 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 provides a variety of stimulating and interesting activities and resources that engage children and support them to make good progress.  Children behave very well. They learn to be kind, share and learn to respect individual differences.  Children are happy, confident and secure in this homely, caring and welcoming environment. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and each other.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She regularly shares information about children's individual development. She finds out about children's current interests at home to help build links between home and her setting.  The professional childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. She recognises the benefits of professional development. She uses knowledge gained from research, networking and training to enhance her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend the language skills of the younger children.  The childminder does not always make the most of routine activities to help children learn about health and hygiene.

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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

 offer greater consistency in the teaching for communication and language, particularly with regard to the youngest children  provide clearer messages for children to help them learn the importance of good hygiene routines in supporting their health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises that are used for the care of children.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and completed a joint observation with her.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, procedures and children's development records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed training in this area. She has a secure and up-to-date knowledge of how to protect children and knows how to respond if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children and reflects on her practice to evaluate and enhance the service she provides. Feedback from parents indicates they are delighted with the support and care their children receive. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other professionals involved in children's lives, when the need arises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She regularly monitors their progress and tailors activities to reflect their unique interests. She provides a good balance of planned activities and free play. Children become engrossed in activities. They are motivated to learn and persevere, for example, as they try to balance pasta pieces and objects on straws. Children count and name the colour of the objects they use. The childminder extends their learning successfully. For example, she talks about the shape, texture and weight of the object as they play. Children enjoy snuggling up with the childminder to look at books. They identify their favourite objects and look at the pictures to follow stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. The childminder uses activities, discussions and books to help children explore their feelings at times such as changes in their life or moving on to nursery. Children develop a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home and gain high levels of self-esteem. The childminder praises and encourages them during play. Overall, the childminder supports children's health well. They participate in regular physical outdoor play; for example, they enjoy trips to local parks and play in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy healthy home-cooked food. Children learn to wash their hands independently, although the childminder does not always take every opportunity to help them understand why this is important.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They engage and focus well during activities. Overall, children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop independence as they try and do things themselves. Children learn the key skills they require in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471737 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 974127 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She lives in Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder works each weekday throughout the year. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care.

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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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